Spring into Adventure

We are a group that loves adventure, loves to hike, loves fun, loves to connect, and loves the outdoors! Easy, moderate, or difficult, we'll offer a diverse mix of hikes that may challenge you or just get you out of the house and into Colorado's beauty. Either way, get off the couch, sign up, and meet new people! All ages welcome!

This group is made up of singles, marrieds, in-betweens, and people who are in transition. Are you new to the area or have you lived here for many years? Come out and join us! We are not a swingers group or "in business" just so folks can hook up. We are a collection of many different individuals who just want to have fun together! : )

PLEASE READ: GENERAL RULES AND LIABILITY WAIVER
You are required to read and agree to all of our general rules and liability waiver in order to participate in our events. It is NOT necessary for you to physically sign the waiver for it to be in effect.

These are the general rules and waiver of liability (it is not necessary for you to physically sign this for it to be in force, but you must agree to it to participate in our meetups).

Please read!

1. Our main goal/mission is to make new friends, hike, snowshoe, experience the beautiful outdoors, and enjoy getting together. Some of the hikes and other activities we have experienced before, but many will be new to us.
2. Activities this group is involved in can be risky. Every year people are hurt, maimed, and killed because they go beyond their skill and abilities, get lost due to lack of knowledge or preparation, get caught in the weather, or are unprepared with the wrong gear.
3. We are not a professional athletic organization. We are not professional hikers or guides. We are not professional event organizers. We can offer tips (suggestions), but whether or not you follow these (tips) suggestions is entirely up to you. We are not responsible if you do not. We typically rate each hike according to ease/difficulty. We generally use Alltrails when rating a hike. You are aware that ratings may be subjective, as what is easy for one person is difficult for another. If an Alltrails rating is not available, we may subjectively rate based on various factors, including distance and elevation gain. Because we are not professional hikers, it is up to you to conduct the necessary research to understand the conditions of a hike, whether it is easy or difficult, and the gear you will require.
4. We are not a competitive organization, that is - we set a time and place to meet before an outing, sometimes an average expected time to finish an outing (this is very subjective), and, on occasions, an approximate time range to meet at a designated venue afterward. We expect you to hike at your own pace, but understand that it is impractical for the group organizers to keep track of you the entire time on an outing.
5. This is a voluntary group, it is free, and as such, you participate on these outings at your own risk and are responsible for your own personal safety, the safety of your guests (and the safety of your dogs, should you bring them). As mentioned above, we can offer tips that will minimize these risks, but cannot obviously eliminate them. Please try to use common sense and know your physical limits. We will not judge you if you participate at a slow pace, or cannot finish an event in its entirety. Try to be smart about this. We want everyone to have a safe, enjoyable time.
6. Although we may get together afterward at an establishment that typically serves alcohol, we are not responsible for you taking risks with alcohol consumption and driving. Furthermore, if you drive, we encourage you not to drink any alcoholic beverage.

People that drive carpools should especially keep this in mind as you are obviously responsible for other people besides yourself and should make sure your insurance covers non-family members.

DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF MEMBER RESPONSIBILITY, EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS TO PHYSICALLY SIGN THIS WAIVER FOR IT TO BE IN FORCE – AGREEMENT OF THESE TERMS ARE A CONDITION OF JOINING SPRING INTO ADVENTURE AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY ACTIVITY ORGANIZED BY SPRING INTO ADVENTURE.

Spring into Adventure, its organizers, assistant organizers, leaders, and event hosts assume ABSOLUTELY NO responsibility, including but not limited to injury or loss of any kind/form due to the use of information, or participating in activities found on this group/site. By becoming the member/participant of Spring into Adventure, you agree to the terms and conditions of the group:

I understand that during my participation in the Spring into Adventure outings, I may be exposed to a variety of hazards and risks, foreseen or unforeseen, which are inherent in each outing and cannot be eliminated. These inherent risks include, but are not limited to, the dangers of serious personal injury, property damage, and death (“Injuries and Damages”) from exposure to the hazards of travel and participating in the outdoors. Spring into Adventure has not tried to contradict or minimize my understanding of these risks. I know that Injuries and Damages can occur by natural causes or by activities of other persons, animals, trip members, hiking organizers and assistant organizers, or third parties, either as a result of negligence or because of other reasons. I understand that risks of such Injuries and Damages are involved in such outings, and I appreciate that I may have to exercise extra care for my own person and for others around me in the face of such hazards. I further understand that on this outing there may not be rescue or medical facilities or expertise necessary to deal with the Injuries and Damages to which I may be exposed. In addition, I fully understand the risks of weather, climate, and other outdoor conditions that are foreseen or unforeseen that can risk injury and/or death that Spring into Adventure assumes no responsibility for.

NO INSURANCE; NO MEDICAL EXPENSES. I understand that Spring into Adventure and others involved in events do not provide me with any insurance, including life, medical, dental, motor vehicle, or liability, for any illness, accident, injury, loss, or damage that may arise in connection with my participation in or attendance at any Spring into Adventure event. If I want insurance of any kind, I must obtain my own insurance. I will pay my own medical emergency expenses and all subsequent medical expenses associated with any illness, accident, or injury in connection with any Spring into Adventure event.

I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Spring into Adventure, its Organizers, event hosts, and leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, in any way connected with the Activity.

I will not initiate any lawsuit, court action, or other legal proceedings against Spring into Adventure, its Organizers, leaders, assistant organizers, and event hosts.

I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS Spring into Adventure and leaders, Organizers, or event hosts from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by my own negligence, or someone else's negligence, while a participant on the Activity. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me on the Activity.

If I bring guests to participate in the Meetup event, I take full responsibility for the guests and agree to all the above terms and conditions.

CARPOOLS:

There are times when carpooling is included in the event description. You are not required to carpool to event locations, but individuals interested in carpooling may voluntarily do so or organize on their own. You are advised that the use of carpool system is voluntary and entirely at the discretion of participants. Spring into Adventure or the organizers assume no responsibility.

It is the responsibility of individuals participating in a carpool to notify their insurance provider of their intent to carry non-family passengers and to ensure that they have adequate coverage to protect both themselves and their passengers. It is the responsibility of the individual accepting a ride in a carpool to ensure that the driver of the vehicle has an acceptable driving record, is licensed accordingly, and has adequate insurance to protect both driver and passengers.

Spring into Adventure and organizers are not way responsible for verifying or certifying the reliability, driving ability, or insurance status of drivers and participants using a carpool.

PHOTOS TAKEN DURING THE EVENT/ACTIVITY

While participating in the group activities, your photo may be taken and be posted on the group website by the event organizer or other participants. We cannot control other people taking photos and uploading it on to the site, but we can remove photos. It is your responsibility to inform others if you do not wish to be photographed and inform us if any of your photos should be removed from the site.

EXPRESS ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I have read this document in its entirety and I freely and voluntarily assume all risks of such Injuries and Damages and notwithstanding such risks, I agree to participate in the Activity.

In consideration for my acceptance as a participant on any outing, and the services and amenities to be provided by Spring into Adventure in connection with the outing, I confirm my understanding that:

• I have read any rules and conditions applicable to the outing made available to me; and I acknowledge my participation is at the discretion of the Organizer(s).

• The outing officially begins and ends at the location(s) designated by the Group organizer. The outing does not include transportation or transit to and from the outing, and I am personally responsible for all risks associated with this travel. If carpooling is available, it is voluntary.

• If I decide to leave early and not to complete the outing as planned, I assume all risks inherent in my decision to leave and further waive all liability against Spring into Adventure and its Organizer(s) and event host(s) arising from that decision. Likewise, if the Organizer(s) and event host(s) have concluded the outing and I decide to go forward without the leader, I assume all risks inherent in my decision to go forward and continue to waive all liability against Spring into Adventure and its Organizer(s) and event host(s) arising from that decision. However, breaking away from an organizer(s) and event host(s) on/during an outing may result in restriction or removal from Spring into Adventure.

• This Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by State and Federal law. If any provision or any part of any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or legally unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall remain valid and fully enforceable.

• COVENANT NOT TO SUE. To the fullest extent allowed by law, I agree to WAIVE, DISCHARGE CLAIMS, AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY Spring into Adventure, its Organizers, directors, agents, assistant organizers, event hosts, and leaders from any and all liability on account of, or in any way resulting from Injuries and Damages, even if caused by the negligence of Spring into Adventure, its Organizers, officers, directors, agents, assistant organizers, event hosts, and leaders, in any way connected with an outing. I further agree to HOLD HARMLESS Spring into Adventure, its Organizers, officers, directors, agents, assistant organizers, events hosts, and leaders from any claims, damages, injuries or losses caused by my own negligence while a participant on the outing. I understand and intend that this assumption of risk and release is binding upon my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and includes any minors accompanying me on the outing.

• I have read this document in its entirety, and I freely and voluntarily assume all risks of such Injuries and Damages and notwithstanding such risks, I agree to participate in the outing.

IT IS NOT NECESSARY FOR MEMBERS AND GUESTS TO PHYSICALLY SIGN THIS WAIVER FOR IT TO BE IN FORCE – AGREEMENT OF THESE TERMS ARE A CONDITION OF JOINING SPRING INTO ADVENTURE AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY ACTIVITY ORGANIZED BY SPRING INTO ADVENTURE.

I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT AND THAT BY BECOMING A MEMBER OF SPRING INTO ADVENTURE, JUST BY BEING IN THE MEETUP, AND BY SIGNING ON TO ANY ACTIVITY, I AM AGREEING TO ITS TERMS WITH THE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS IF I WERE SIGNING IT. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY AGREEING TO THIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY I AM GIVING UP MY RIGHT TO SUE OR OTHERWISE MAKE ANY CLAIM AGAINST SPRING INTO ADVENTURE, ORGANIZERS, LEADERS, ASSISTANT ORGANIZERS, OFFICER, DIRECTORS, AND EVENT HOSTS.

FOR ANY MINOR (A PERSON UNDER 18 YEARS OLD), THE MINOR'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST ALSO READ AND AUTOMATICALLY ACCEPT THIS WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS, AND I AGREE TO THEIR TERMS.

I HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT CAREFULLY.