LEADVILLE BACKCOUNTRY, LLC
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.
This is a release of liability and waiver of rights.
As group leader and in
consideration for being permitted by Leadville Backcountry, LLC to use the
Leadville Backcountry, LLC yurt/hut system, I agree to the following waiver and
release:
I acknowledge that skiing
and wilderness travel have inherent risks, hazards and dangers that cannot be
eliminated, particularly in a backcountry environment in mountainous terrain.
I understand that these
risks, hazards and dangers include, but are not limited to:
1. Risks arising from skiing in areas that are not
patrolled, where snow conditions are unpredictable and changing, where objects
are not marked and hazards may not be visible, where slopes are not groomed,
maintained or controlled, where weather is changeable and unpredictable and
where avalanches occur.
2. Risks involved in decision making and route finding in
a backcountry environment in mountainous terrain and risks of getting lost and
not reaching the yurt/hut.
3. Such other risks, hazards and dangers that are integral
to the sport of skiing and backcountry travel in mountainous terrain.
4. Traveling in historic mining areas with potentially
unmarked mine shafts can pose hazards to the winter traveler.
As a group leader, I
acknowledge that I am personally responsible for sharing all information with
my group concerning Leadville Backcountry, LLC. As a group leader, I acknowledge that I am financially
responsible for damages or problems arising from the use of the Leadville
Backcountry Yurt/Hut System.
1. Dogs are prohibited in the area of the yurts/huts
because of the need to melt snow for drinking water. I acknowledge that the entire group may be asked to leave
with no refund and further trips denied if anyone brings a dog.
2. By leaving trash, intentionally being destructive to
the yurt/hut in any way, or leaving the yurt/hut unaccommodating for the next
guests; I acknowledge that I may be charged a cleaning fee.
3. Camping and campfires are prohibited in the area of the
yurts/huts. Group size is strictly
limited to the yurt/hut capacity.
4. Check In time is 1:00 pm and Check Out time is 11:00
am. I acknowledge that I may be
charged for an additional night and cleaning fee if I stay beyond the check out
time.
I acknowledge that if for any
reason, medical or otherwise, I cannot go on the trip I have paid for and it is
less than 21 days before my trip date, I am ineligible to receive the 75%
credit. I also acknowledge that I
cannot receive cancellation credits for weather, insects etc. over which
Leadville Backcountry, LLC has no control.
Lastly, I, for myself, my
heirs, my successors and executers hereby knowingly and intentionally waive and
release, indemnify and hold harmless Leadville Backcountry, LLC their
directors, officers, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any and
all claims, actions, liabilities, suits, expenses (including reasonable
attorneysŐ fees) and NEGLIGENCE of any kind or nature, whether foreseen or
unforeseen, arising directly or indirectly out of any damage, loss, injury, or
death to me or my property as a result of the Leadville Backcountry, LLC and
the use of their information services.
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Name (PRINT) _______________________________ # of People in
Group_____________________
Signature___________________________________
Signature of parent or
guardian (if customer is under 18 years of age)______________________________
Trip Date or
Party_______________________
Date____________________
PLEASE SIGN AND SEND TO: Leadville Backcountry, LLC
(before your trip)
1708 Mt. Lincoln Dr. West
Leadville, CO. 80461
719/486-0126