BALDFACE- RELEASE - WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES - 2025-26

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS,

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

(hereinafter the “Release Agreement”)

BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT, YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

I AGREE

I AGREE THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT SHALL APPLY TO ALL MY PARTICIPATION IN ALL WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES FOR A PERIOD OF 9 MONTHS FROM THE DATE I SIGN IT, INCLUDING ALL WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES BOOKED, SCHEDULED, AND RESCHEDULED BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER THE DATE OF SIGNING, WITHOUT ME HAVING TO SIGN ANOTHER ONE.

I AGREE

I CONFIRM I AM THE PERSON LISTED AS THE GUEST BELOW, I AM AT LEAST 19 YEARS OLD, AND I AM COMPLETING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR MYSELF. I UNDERSTAND THE RELEASEES ARE RELYING ON THIS CONFIRMATION, AS WELL AS MY ACCURATE COMPLETION OF, AND UNCONDITIONAL AGREEMENT WITH, THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT IN AGREEING TO ALLOW ME TO PARTICIPATE IN WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES.

I AGREE

TO: BALDFACE MOUNTAIN LODGE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, BALDFACE MANAGEMENT (2004) INC., BALDFACE INVESTORS INC., GROHMAN CREEK DOCKING SOCIETY, HIGH TERRAIN HELICOPTERS LTD., MOUNTAIN TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE LTD., THE NATURAL SELECTION TOUR INC., HELICAT CANADA ASSOCIATION, HIS MAJESTY THE KING IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA and their respective directors, officers, employees, guides, agents, independent contractors, subcontractors, representatives, successors, assigns, other guests and participants (all of whom are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Releasees" ).

DEFINITIONS

In this Release Agreement, the term "wilderness activities" shall include all activities, accommodation, transportation, events and services provided, arranged, organized, conducted, sponsored or authorized by the Releasees and shall include but is not limited to: skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, hiking, snowshoeing and other form of backcountry travel; rental or use of skis, snowboards or other equipment; demonstrations; orientational and instructional courses; loading, unloading and travel by or movement in or around helicopters, snowcats, snowmobiles, ski lifts and gondolas, and motor vehicles; and other activities, events and services in any way connected with or related to wilderness activities.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS - AVALANCHES, ALPINE TERRAIN, WILDERNESS TRAVEL, WEATHER ETC. I am aware that wilderness activities involve risks, dangers and hazards. Avalanches occur frequently in the terrain used for wilderness activities and may be caused by natural forces or by persons travelling through the terrain. I acknowledge and accept that the Releasees may fail to predict whether the alpine terrain is safe for wilderness activities or whether an avalanche may occur. The terrain used for wilderness activities is uncontrolled, unmarked, not inspected and involves many risks, dangers and hazards in addition to that of avalanche. These may include, but are not limited to: cornices; crevasses; cliffs; ice caves; trees, tree wells and tree stumps; open water and creeks; rocks; boulders; forest deadfall; holes and depressions on or below the snow surface; variable and difficult snow conditions; snowcat roads, resource roads, sled tracks, and road banks, fences, and other man-made structures; access to snowcat and helicopter pick up, drop off, and landing zones; snow immersion; impact or collision with other persons, vehicles or objects; encounters with domestic or wild animals; loss of balance or control; slips, trips and falls; becoming lost or separated from one’s party or guide; infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact; allergic reaction; equipment failure; negligent first aid; negligence of other persons, including other guests; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM OR WARN ME OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES.

The added risks of travel by helicopter to wilderness activities locations include travel over mountainous or alpine environment; helicopter crashes; being struck by rotating helicopter blades and tail rotors; mechanical malfunction of helicopters; and pilot error. Communication in the alpine terrain is difficult and in the event of an accident, rescue and medical treatment may not be available. Alpine weather conditions may be extreme and can change rapidly and without warning, making travel by helicopter, snowcat or snowmobile hazardous. 

NOTICE TO SNOWBOARDERS AND TELEMARK SKIERS - INCREASED RISK

 Unlike alpine ski boot/binding systems, snowboard and some telemark boot/binding systems are not designed or intended to release and will not release under normal circumstances. I understand that as the boot/binding system is a non-release system, this system will not reduce the risk of injury during a fall and will increase the risk of not surviving an avalanche.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Baldface/waiver/adult/2025-26/09-02

I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS, AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES, AND I AGREE 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.

I AGREE

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

In consideration of THE RELEASEES allowing me to participate in wilderness activities, I hereby agree as follows:

1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEES and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer, as a result of my participation in Wilderness Activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 337, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES AND FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM OR WARN ME OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF PARTICIPATING IN WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES;

I AGREE

2.    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 participation in wilderness activities;

3.    This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity;

4.    This Release Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Release Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of British Columbia and no other jurisdiction;

5.   Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within British Columbia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of British Columbia;

6.    If any provision of this Release Agreement is held by a Court to be unenforceable, then such provision will be modified to reflect the parties’ intention. All remaining provisions of this Release Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as drafted; and

7.    If I am signing this Release Agreement electronically, I consent to signing it electronically and confirm that my electronic signature is the legal equivalent of my manual signature in this Release Agreement.

In entering into this Release Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of wilderness activities, other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Baldface/waiver/adult/2025-26/09-02

I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND I AGREE TO THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT. I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.