In consideration of the services of Mountain Trip International LLC, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "MTI"), I hereby agree to release, indemnify, and discharge MTI, on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:
1. I acknowledge that mountaineering in foreign countries entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity.
The risks include, among other things: the hazards of walking on uneven terrain and slips and falls; being struck by rock fall, icefall or other objects dislodged or thrown from above; the use of climbing ropes and equipment; the forces of nature, including lightning, weather changes and avalanche; the risks of falling off the rock, mountain or into a crevasse; the risks of exposure to insect bites; encounters with animals and wildlife; the risk of altitude and cold including hypothermia, frostbite, acute mountain sickness, cerebral and pulmonary edema; travel in remote areas with poor or no access to emergency and/or medical services; consumption of food or drink; and improper lifting or carrying; my own physical condition, and the physical exertion associated with this activity. Foreign countries have their own laws and standards of acceptable conduct; food and water related illnesses; foreign political, legal, social, transportation, health, and economic conditions; different standards of design, safety, and maintenance of buildings, public places, and conveyances; local & medical facilities and providers; weather conditions; criminal activity, environmental hazards; standards of living and health standards that are not equivalent to life in the United States.
Furthermore, MTI employees have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant's fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather, other environmental conditions. They might misjudge whether the terrain is safe for travel or where or when an avalanche may occur. They may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.
2. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.
3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless MTI from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of MTI’s equipment or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of MTI.
4. Should MTI or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.
5. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.
6. In the event that I file a lawsuit against MTI, I agree to do so solely in the state of Colorado, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply in that action without regard to the conflict of law rules of that state. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against MTI on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein.
I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understood it, and I agree to be bound by its terms.
Congratulations, Michael and May 22 team! So proud of you! Enjoy the downhill trek.
Love, Mom and Dad
Yay!!!!! That is beyond amazing. So proud of you Chris and all you have accomplished. Congrats to the team, it sounds like it has been a great trip.
Chris Hill,
Your family is so happy for your accomplishment and can’t wait for you to share the details with us. We realize that your climbing guide and fellow climbers were essential to your success and we thank and congratulate them as well. We’re extremely proud of your efforts and dedication and thankful that you are headed down. The mountain gods have been good to you over the years and this will be a trip you will cherish the rest of your life. Be safe. — see you Tuesday!
Love, Dad & Mom
Dad (Craig),
YAY YOU DID IT!
We’re proud of you.
We told you that you could do it, all that hard work and minimal extra time you had paid off. When you get back down make sure you eat as many Boston cremes at possible to put that weight back on lol.
We love you and look forward to facetiming you!
Thanks beautiful family it was damn hard but having you at the bottom of the hill got me home safe and well, thankyou for believing in me xx
Booyah!
chapeau! congratulations! felicitationes! mazeltov!hurra! And miuch more words to the teAm in any language they prefer. and a special thank you to dan for a greaat job. we admire all of you but will not deny to be very proud of you, grosser. hurry now to come back in our arms. horst und vera.
even if it is a duplicate,we exclaim: congratulations, felicitacipnes, chapeau, hurra and a big hug for dan who made it possible for all of you to celebrate and to be so proud pf you yourselves.now hurry bach grosser, our arms are spresd out waing for you. horst and vera.
Boy they must have had a great lead guide!
The very best! If yoy knew how many hours Dan waded rhrough snow breaking trail with phenomenal strength you’d be suirably proud, without him it woukd never have been remotely possible.
Craig
Incredible guy. Incredible team. On summit day it’s showtime and boy did Dan and his team show up.
They forged and led s very passionate team out of us five individuals and transferred their craft and competence while blasting the way.
Extremely grateful to all three. An experience of a life time.
Hiphiphooray! Great job, congrats & all the best for your way back! Look forward to hear about the details!
We are all so happy for you, Anne and the rest of the team! I bet you are eager to get out of the cold and snow, so return safely and tell more about your amazing journey!
Martin and Chris many congratulations 🙂 Dafe down guys.
Well done little Bro – Great achievement – hopefully you still have 10 fingers and toes ( if you haven’t your Billy Hudsons ) Safe journey back to UK
Thanks big bro, I am fine and well, it was a life goal and boy was it hard but will recover asap. Looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Craig
Hi Brian,
We are so very, very happy for you on your truly wonderful accomplishment! Congratulations to everyone on your team! Sending lots of good wishes! Look forward to talking with you soon.
Love, Grandma and Annemarie
Hi Kramp family,
Please be justifiably proud that Brian got the 3 of us to the Summit his strength experience and capability more importantly ensured we all returned home safe and well, without him over the last 15 days it would not have been possible.
Thanks again Brian I will forveter be grateful for you strength and understanding.
Craig