LOJ chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club

The LOJ chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club Meetup is a group for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, hiking, nature walks, day trips, overnight backpacking outings, canoe trips and other adventurous activities. Volunteers from the chapter assist in various projects around the ADK LOJ property through out the year. We organize trips and outings to explore the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains and beyond, while promoting a love for the outdoors and a sense of camaraderie among members. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor pro or a beginner looking to try something new, you'll find like-minded individuals ready to embark on exciting adventures with you. Join us and unleash your inner explorer! Adirondack Mountain Club Membership is $50 for individual/ $70 for family per year. Memberships are for a full year, no matter when you join. LOJ Chapter membership right now is allowing people to join the meet up site without Adirondack Mountain Club Membership. But if you like what you see after a few trips you are encouraged to join at a meeting or via the ADK website. You can get more details on membership at https://www.adk.org

The chapter has its annual picnic early in August at the ADK LOJ on the shores of heart lake in lake placid NY.

ADK LOJ Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club Acknowledgment of Risk and Release of Liability

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I acknowledge that the stated recreational activity or activities associated with the stated trip, event, outing, or other activity or program (hereinafter ‘activity’), whether it is to be conducted by the Adirondack Mountain Club, Inc, (ADK), its chapters, or independently in furtherance of an ADK sponsored activity, may be rigorous and present risks, both known and unknown, that could result in injury, property damage, illness, mental or emotional trauma, paralysis, disability or death.
I further acknowledge that, in consideration of the services provided by ADK, a charitable, not-for-profit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of New York State, and its chapters, including all officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, independent contractors, paid staff and unpaid volunteers (including trip leaders and co-leaders), members and all other persons or associated entities (collectively referred to in this Document as ‘ADK’), I (participant and parent/s of a minor participant) acknowledge and agree as follows:
I agree for myself, all my family members and heirs to release and not to sue or make any negligence claim against ADK in regard to any and all claims, liabilities, suits, or expenses (including reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees) (hereafter ‘claim’), including claim/s resulting form ADK’s negligence (but not its gross negligence or intentional or reckless misconduct) or use of ADK equipment, facilities or premises, for any injury, property damage, illness, including Covid-19 or other repository illness, mental or emotional trauma, paralysis, disability or death to participant or others.
I further agree to defend and indemnify ADK with respect to any and all claim/s brought by or on behalf of me, my child, a family member, a co-participant, or any other person for any injury, property damage, illness, including COVID or other respiratory illness, mental or emotional trauma, paralysis, disability or death to participant or others as a result of any alleged negligence by ADK or other participants or use of ADK equipment, facilities or premises.
I attest that I am physically fit to participate in this activity(ies) that may include risks, hazards and dangers, both known and unknown, that can cause or lead to injury, property damage, illness, mental or emotional trauma, paralysis, disability or death to participant or others. Notwithstanding such risks, I fully elect to voluntarily participate and I assume and accept full responsibility for such risks, which may cause or lead to injury, property damage, illness, including COVID-19, mental or emotional trauma, paralysis, disability or death to participant or others.
I further acknowledge and agree that ADK cannot assure participant’s (or their minor child’s) safety or eliminate any of these risks and that I am solely responsible for my own safety (and that of my minor child) and agree to take every precaution to provide for my own safety and well-being (and that of my minor child) while participating in such activity(ies) or use of ADK equipment, facilities or premises.
I agree to release and not to sue ADK for any injury, property damage, illness, including COVID-19 or other repository illness, mental or emotional trauma, paralysis, disability or death to participant or others as a result of any alleged negligence of ADK or other participants that is in any way connected with my or my child’s participation in this activity(ies), or my or my child’s use of ADK equipment, facilities or premises. I understand and agree to waive all claim/s I or my child may have against ADK and agree that neither I, my child, or anyone acting on my or my child’s behalf, will make a claim against ADK.