Mens Thursday Night Hike And Reflection Group

The plan is to build a community of guys that will have the chance to gain support in nature and from each other every other week while moderately exercising both the body and the mind.

This will be our second meeting and will be a moderate hike.

An idea of what this will look like:
-We will start with an optional dedication (whatever is on your heart)
-Informal walking meditation (you can choose to focus on your walking)
-Poem share or mindfulness prompt (I'll get us started by posting something in the chat and in person.
-Optional sharing about what's going on in your life. We encourage the 4 principles of speaking and listening from the heart, being lean of speech, and giving each speaker a chance to share without interruption.

What you will need:
A headlamp with a red light setting to truly enjoy the night hike.
Sturdy shoes/sandals/boots.
Water/Snacks
A good attitude
To sign a release of liability waiver
Let's hike together, with our breath, and enjoy!

Please see liability waiver info below:

🌲🌔Men’s Hike and Reflection Group🌲
Participant Waiver and Release of Liability Form
IMPORTANT: This is a legally binding document. Please read carefully before signing.
Event Description:
The Men’s Hike and Reflection Group is a peer-based group hike intended to create a safe and
respectful space for men to engage in physical activity and optional personal reflection. This is not a
therapy group or a medical/mental health service.
1. Voluntary Participation
I acknowledge that my participation in the Men’s Hike and Reflection Group is entirely voluntary. I
understand that this is a recreational group activity involving physical exertion, walking/hiking on trails that
may include uneven terrain, elevation changes, and natural hazards.
2. Acknowledgment of Risk
I understand and accept that hiking and outdoor activities carry inherent risks, including but not limited to:
slips, falls, weather conditions, encounters with wildlife, dehydration, injury, or other unforeseen hazards. I
agree to participate at my own risk.
3. Health and Physical Condition
I certify that I am physically able to participate in this hiking activity and do not have any condition that
would prevent my safe participation. I agree to notify the group facilitator of any health concerns that
might impact my involvement.
4. No Therapy or Professional Services
I understand that this group is not a therapy session or substitute for professional mental health
treatment. The group leader is not providing therapy, counseling, or medical advice during this activity.
5. Release and Waiver of Liability
In consideration of being permitted to participate, I hereby release, waive, and discharge the group
facilitator and any affiliated individuals or organizations from any and all liability, claims, demands, or
causes of action for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, whether caused by negligence
or otherwise, arising from or related to my participation.
6. Personal Responsibility
I agree to behave respectfully toward others, follow any safety instructions provided, and take full
responsibility for my own well-being during the activity.
7. Emergency Contact Information
Name:

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Phone Number:

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By signing below, I confirm that I have read and understood this waiver and agree to its terms.
Participant Name (Print):

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Signature:

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Date:

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By joining in on this event each time you agree to abide by the above. Signature will be obtained in person for each new participant and stored by this leader.