!PEEPS PADDLE LITTLE CRATER!@ DAY USE/PAULINA LAKE

*EXPERIENCED ONLY PLEASE. NO DOGS. LET'S KAYAK PAULINA LAKE, LAUNCH FROM LITTLE CRATER DAY USE.
EXPERIENCED PADDLERS ONLY. COME PREPARED WITH LIFE VEST, VALID REGISTRATION, ALL BOATING SAFTY ACCESSORIES. WATER, LUNCH, BUG/SUN SPRAY.

BRING LUNCH TO EAT AT THE HOT SPRINGS. Launch is at 9:00 sharp, arrive early. It's Saturday morning and hopefully beginning early we will miss the crowds and the winds.

## About Little Crater Boating Site

Paulina Lake is located within the caldera of Newberry Volcano. This collapsed crater or caldera is the result of more than 500,000 years of volcanic activity. This lake relies on rain, snowmelt, and hot springs for water.
This boat ramp is on the east side of Paulina Lake in the center of Little Crater Campground and docks are available.
Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass May 1 – September 30. Passes are NOT available at this site, but can be purchased from Forest Service offices or vendors. Please check here for more information about recreation passes and where they can be purchased.
Acceptable passes include:

• $5 Day Pass
• Northwest Forest Pass
• Interagency Annual Pass
• Interagency Senior Pass (America the Beautiful, Golden Age)
• Little Crater Day Use Site
  Paulina Lake is located within the caldera of Newberry Volcano. This collapsed crater or caldera is the result of more than 500,000 years of volcanic activity. This lake relies on rain, snowmelt, and hot springs for water.
  The boat ramp is on the southeast side of Paulina Lake and is adjacent to a campground, also offering picnicking opportunities, trailhead access to the Little Crater Trail, and a shallow boat launch (no docks).
• Hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing: All skill levels are welcome. Each event will disclose the location, skill level, distance and approximate duration, and gear and equipment required. PPSG recommends you pack the “Ten Essentials” for all hiking events: https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/
  Pets are only allowed when noted on the event.
  ATTENDING EVENTS
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  Events fill-up quickly. Members are encouraged to download the Meetup app to receive notifications for events as soon as they are posted.
  When an event is full (reached its attendee limit), you may be assigned to the Waitlist. If spots open up, members are automatically RSVPed to the event in the order that they joined the Waitlist. Please be patient if you’re on the Waitlist. It's common for the head count to fall as an event gets closer, and most likely you will be RSVPed.

### Liability Waiver for Outdoor Activities

1. Assumption of Risk The Participant understands that participating in any PPSG activity involves certain inherent risks, including but not limited to: unpredictable weather conditions, uneven terrain, physical exertion, and potential contact with plants or wildlife. By signing below, the Participant voluntarily assumes all risks associated with these activities.
2. Release and Waiver of Liability The Participant hereby releases, waives, and forever discharges the Volunteer Organizer from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the Participant’s involvement in the aforementioned activities.
3. Medical Treatment The Participant hereby releases and forever discharges the Volunteer Organizer from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Participant's involvement in the activities.
4. Volunteer Status of Organizer The Participant acknowledges that the Organizer is acting as a non-compensated volunteer and is not providing professional guiding services, medical expertise, or commercial transport.
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