TO:
SNOWWATER HELI SKIING INC., SITE SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT LTD., HIGH TERRAIN
HELICOPTERS LTD., BACKCOUNTRY ACCESS INC., RED MOUNTAIN RESORTS INC., WHITEWATER SKI RESORT, EAGLE
GRAPHITE CORPORATION, OSOYOOS INDIAN BAND, BLACKCOMB AVIATION LEASING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, BLACKCOMB HELICOPTERS LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP, BLACKCOMB AVIATION LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, 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 all heliskiing 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 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
involves 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;
trees, tree wells and tree stumps; creeks; rocks; boulders; forest deadfall; holes and depressions on or below the snow surface; cliffs; variable and
difficult snow conditions; snowcat roads and road banks, fences, and other man-made structures; 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; 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.
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.
I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES AND 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.
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. The use of a safety strap or retention device by snowboarders or telemark skiers without ski brakes will
increase the risk of not surviving an avalanche.
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:
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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 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;
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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;
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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;
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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; and
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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.
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.
I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT AND 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. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT SHALL APPLY
TO ALL FUTURE PARTICIPATION IN WILDERNESS ACTIVITIES.
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