settings RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I (the below named participant) am aware that during the program, journey, trip, activity, teaching that I am about to engage can or may contain certain risks to my physical, emotional, mental or spiritual self or my belongings. These risks include but are not limited to, the hazards of traveling at high attitudes, on rivers and waterways, hiking, mountain climbing, retreats, forces of nature, travel by air, automobile, bus, boat and other modes of transportation on roads, mountains, waterways, land, accidents, loss of or damage to personal property, injury or fatality due to high altitudes, collision with vehicle, boat, rock, log, or tree, or offshore the capsizing of a boat or other vessel, accident or illness in a remote place without medical facilities, water damage due to leaking bags or other containers, exposure to temperature extremes and inclement weather, and other risks and dangers which may result in serious injury or death.
With even partial payment or consideration of my privilege to participate in the aforementioned Activities and Services I hereby assume all risks and responsibilities, and voluntarily release and waive all claims against the Journey to the Andes and their affiliates, assistants, officers, directors, employees, teachers, agents, and representatives, or any of their family members and will hold them harmless from any and all liability, action, cause of action, debts, negligence, claims, demands and damages of every conceivable kind or nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, contingent, consequential or otherwise, arising out of, related to, or which may be brought by myself or a third party in connection with my participation in the Activity or any other activities arranged by, through, or with the Journey to the Andes. This agreement shall serve as a release, assumption of risk and responsibility and hold harmless provision for me, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and all members of my family, including any minors.