RELEASE OF LIABILITY
WAIVE OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
BY AGREEING TO THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
To: All Sleeping Giant Loppet registered participants
LIMITATION OF RISKS
I am aware that skiing involves many inherent risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, variation or steepness in terrain, exposed rock, earth, ice, trees or other natural objects, the condition of snow or ice on or beneath the skiing surface, changes or variation in the surface or subsurface, including changes due to man-made or artificial snow, streams and creeks and exposed holes in the snowpack above streams or creeks, snow making or snow grooming equipment or structures or objects used in connection with skiing or ski racing; impact or collision with other skiers; failure to ski safely or within one’s ability or within designated areas; negligence of other skiers and negligence on the part of the Ski Area or its staff. I am also aware that the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above exist throughout the Ski Area and that many are unmarked. I freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting therefrom.
Release of Liability, Waiver of claims and Indemnity Agreement
In consideration of my application to participate in any way in the Thunder Bay Nordic Trails (TBNT) athletic / sports program, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees:
1. To Waive Any And All Claims that I have or may in the future have against TBNT and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and representatives, (all of who are herein after collectively referred to as the Releasees);
2. To Release The Releasees from any and all liability for any loss, damage or injury or expense that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my use of the skiing facilities, due to any cause whatsoever INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY OF CARE AND / OR BREACH OF THE OCCUPIER’S LIABILITY ACT R.S.O. 1990 C.O.2 ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES;
3. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party, resulting from my use of the ski facilities; and
4. That this agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns, in the event of my death.
5. Participants understand that photographs and video will be taken during the event and posted on the Loppet website. Participants grant permission to the organizers to use the images for any legal purpose related to the event.