PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING. BY SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING.
I UNDERSTAND THE RISKS INVOLVED IN PARAGLIDING. I
UNDERSTAND THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ME BY PARAPENTE ASPEN, INC. ARE IN
NO WAY INSTRUCTION OR ADVICE ON THE SPORT OF PARAGLIDING. PARAPENTE
ASPEN, INC. TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY PERSONAL SAFETY AS A PARTICIPANT IN
THE SPORT OF PARAGLIDING OR RELATED ACTIVITIES. I AGREE TO FOLLOW ANY
RULES AND REGULATIONS PROVIDED TO ME AND ONLY USE APPROVED LAUNCH AND LANDING
AREAS. I WILL NOT FLY FROM ANY SITE I AM NOT QUALIFIED TO FLY FROM AS
DETERMINED BY THE LOCAL PILOTS. I WILL DO NOTHING TO JEOPARDIZE THE AVAILABLE
SITES IN THE ASPEN AREA. I AGREE TO SURRENDER ANY AUTHORIZATION TO FLY
ASPEN SITES AT THE REQUEST OF PARAPENTE ASPEN, INC. OR ANY EMPLOYEE OF THE
SKIING COMPANY. IN THE EVENT OF INJURY I AGREE TO HOLD ANY LANDOWNER OR
PARAPENTE ASPEN, INC., THE UNITED STATES HANG GLIDING AND PARAGLIDING
ASSOCIATION AND/OR ANY MEMBERS PROVIDING ME WITH INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE
HARMLESS AND WITHOUT LIABILITY FOR MY INJURIES. WE ARE VERY SERIOUS ABOUT
MAINTAINING SAFE PARAGLIDING IN THE ASPEN AREA AND INSIST ON YOUR HELP.
OUR GOAL IS TO PROMOTE AND EXPAND SAFE PARAGLIDING. ASPEN PARAGLIDING,
INC. IS IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REGULATION, SPONSORSHIP OF PILOTS, OR
ENFORCEMENT OF FLYING SITE RULES (BOTH LAUNCH & LANDING ZONES). ASPEN
PARAGLIDING SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR THE ASSOCIATED SERVICES IT PROVIDES
DISTRIBUTING OR COLLECTING MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION. PARAPENTE ASPEN
MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE SIMILARLY NOT LIABLE FOR ASPEN
PARAGLIDING DECISIONS AND ACTIVITIES.
I UNDERSTAND THAT PARAGLIDING IS A DANGEROUS SPORT AND MAY
CAUSE ME INJURY OR DEATH.
AFFIRMATION OF UNITED STATES HANG GLIDING AND PARAGLIDING
ASSOCIATION RELEASE, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT
AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF APPLICABILITY TO USHPA CHAPTER
Flight Under FAA Regulation "Part 103 is based on the
assumption that any individual who elects to fly an ultralight vehicle has
assessed the dangers involved and assumes personal responsibility for his/her
safety". FAA AC-103-7
In consideration of being allowed to use the facilities and
participate in the sport of "Ultralight Vehicles" and other
activities (collectively the “Activities”) provided by Parapente Aspen Inc.
(the "USHPA Chapter"), I hereby reaffirm the United States Hang
Gliding And Paragliding Association (“USHPA”) Release, Waiver and
Assumption of Risk Agreement (the “USHPA Release”) previously
signed by me and acknowledge that it is applicable to my participation in any
and all Activities of the USHPA Chapter. Each of the terms, including the
definitions, of the USHPA Release are hereby incorporated by reference as
though fully set forth in this affirmation.
I specifically acknowledge that the following persons, including
their owners, officers, directors, managers, agents, spouses, employees,
officials (elected or otherwise), members, independent contractors,
sub-contractors, lessors and lessees, are also RELEASED PARTIES as that term is
used in the USHPA Release: Parapente Aspen, Inc USHPA Chapter 189, and each of
its members, employees, agents, volunteers, officers, directors, and managers;
Aspen Paragliding, Inc, Aspen Ski Company, City of Aspen, CO, Pitkin County
Open Space & Trails, Steve Vance, His Parents, Heirs & Estate,
Parapente Aspen;
This specification of certain RELEASED PARTIES is not meant to
be an all-inclusive list or to limit in any way the scope of persons included
within the definition of RELEASED PARTIES in the USHPA Release. Rather, it is
made to give assurance to those listed here that they are included within the
scope of the definition of RELEASED PARTIES in the USHPA Release.
"Ultralight Vehicles" includes powered and unpowered hang gliders and
paragliders. Mini-wings and speed-wings are types of paragliders.
This affirmation in no way limits, restricts or narrows the
terms or scope of the USHPA Release previously signed by me.