1. Assumption of Risks: I am aware that with any outdoor activity there are certain inherent dangers, including but not limited to the risk of serious physical injury or death, hazards of accidents, exposure to environmental dangers, animal/insect bites or stings, contact with poisonous plants, and actions of participants and other persons. By my participation in this Event, I certify that I am aware of these inherent risks, and I agree to follow all applicable laws and safe practices.  

2. Medical Care Authorization: I certify that I am physically able to participate in this Event. I hereby consent to emergency medical treatment if I am injured while participating in this Event, and I accept full responsibility for all medical expenses incurred as a result of my participation in this Event.  

3. Release and Indemnification: I hereby release from any liability, and agree to hold harmless and indemnify Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, its employees, officers, agents, successors, and assigns or other volunteers from any claims brought by me or on my behalf, including injury, loss, or damage caused by the negligence, unintentional acts, and acts of omission of any party, and any loss or expense, which may arise from my participation in this Event. This Waiver and Release is intended to be binding upon me, my family, my heirs, my estate, my legal representatives, and assigns. Any legal action that may arise from my participation in this Event will be brought in King County Superior Court in Washington State and will be governed by Washington law.  

4. Use of image: In the event that I am photographed or videotaped or that I create essays or artwork while participating in a Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Event, I agree that the photo, videotape, or work may be used for promotional or educational materials specific to the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust or any of their partners or sponsoring agencies without royalty or compensation.  

Addendum to Waiver and Release for Minor Participants.  

A parent or legal guardian must sign for each participant who is a minor (under 18).  

By signing this Waiver and Release, I, as parent or guardian, agree to the following terms on behalf of my child, in addition to all the terms set forth above, including but not limited to the Release and Indemnification provision (Paragraph 3):  

1. Status: I am a parent or legal guardian of the minor child named below. I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this Waiver and Release.  

2. Medical Care Authorization: My child is in good health, except as I have informed the Event supervisors in writing on the date they participate in this Event. I hereby authorize emergency medical treatment for my child. I accept full responsibility for all medical expenses incurred as a result of my child's participation in this Event.  

3. Parents'/Guardians' Responsibility: I will take the responsibility to see that my child is properly prepared for this Event, including having the proper clothing and equipment and being in good health. I have informed the supervising adults in writing of any particular physical, mental, social, or other condition of my child of which the supervisor should be aware. 

I AGREE I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS WAIVER & RELEASE BY READING IT AND AGREEING TO ITS TERMS.