Wilderness Network of Georgia (WNG) Liability Waiver

Wilderness Network of Georgia, Inc.

In consideration of Wilderness Network of Georgia, Inc. (WNG) furnishing services, trip

planning, and/or equipment on a volunteer basis to enable me to participate in various outdoor activities, including, but not limited to hiking, camping, swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, whitewater rafting, biking, roller blading, back packing, kayaking, or canoeing, I agree as follows:

I fully understand and acknowledge that:

(a) outdoor recreational activities have inherent risks, dangers and hazards and such hazards

existing by virtue of my participation in such outdoor recreational activities and the use

of various equipment in connection with such activities as well as risks that may be

encountered in transit to and from various venues where such activities may take place;

(b) outdoor recreational activities have hazards which may result from activities associated

with strenuous outdoor activities, including, but not limited to, injury or death from

personal limitations, falling, hypothermia, drowning, rock falls, snake or insect bites,

lightning strikes, equipment failure, weather conditions, or errors of trip leaders or other

participants or third parties;

(c) my participation in such activities and/or use of such equipment may result in injury or

illness including, but not limited to bodily injury, disease, strains, fractures, partial and/or

total paralysis, death or other ailments that could cause serious disability;

(d) outdoor recreational activities have risks and dangers which may be caused by the

negligence of trip leaders, participants, officers, directors, executive committee members,

or members of WNG; the negligence of others outside WNG; accidents; the forces of

nature or other causes; and

(e) by my participation in these activities and/or use of equipment, I hereby assume all risks

and dangers and all responsibility for any losses and/or damages, whether caused in

whole or in part by the negligence or other conduct ofthe members, agents, officers, trip

leaders, or directors of WNG, or by any other person.

I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, hereby voluntarily agree to

forever release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify WNG and its members, officers and directors from any and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of service or otherwise which may arise out of my participation in the various outdoor recreational activities that may be sponsored, directed, organized or otherwise sanctioned by WNG. I also accept and assume the inherent risks of participating in these outdoor activities.I understand that the various members, trip leaders and other participants in the various outdoor activities undertaken by WNG may, from time to time, take photographs, slides, films or videos during such activities and that such photographs, slides, films or videos may appear in various promotional materials, newsletters, the WNG website, advertisements, or presentations, and I consent to the use of my image. WNG, its members, officers and directors assume no liability in the disclosure or dissemination of such images, and I expressly covenant to hold harmless and release WNG, its members, officers and directors from all liability in regard to such disclosure or dissemination.

I understand that WNG does not condone excessive drinking, use of narcotics or other controlled substances, or any other illegal activity, and that I may incur civil and/or criminal penalties for violation of applicable laws, park rules or WNG policies. I understand that I may bring only necessary items to WNG events and that firearms, fireworks or other dangerous items are strictly prohibited.

I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and possess the appropriate physical conditioning and stamina for the activity that I am participating in. I assume all responsibility for determining whether or not a particular activity or trip is appropriate for my current level of fitness and conditioning. I understand that my participation in an activity that is beyond my physical limitations may cause harm and inconvenience to myself and others. I assume responsibility for advising the trip leader of any medical condition that may affect, or be affected by, my participation in such activities. I intend to participate in WNG activities in the spirit of good will, discretion and mutual respect.

This agreement shall be construed by the laws of the State of Georgia and any dispute that may arise out of it, or otherwise between the parties shall be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE AND AGREE IT IS MY INTENTION TO EXEMPT AND RELIEVE Wilderness Network of Georgia, Inc., FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER CAUSE. I AM AT LEAST EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER NO LEGAL DISABILITY.

LIABILITY WAIVER