Although Outdoor Asian will take reasonable steps to provide me with appropriate support and security, certain risks cannot be eliminated without compromising the educational character of Outdoor Asian’s program. The same elements that contribute to this educational character can be causes of loss or damage to equipment, accidental injury or illness, or in extreme cases, permanent trauma, illness or death. In group teaching situations, it is impossible to prevent discomfort and even trauma in every circumstance, even though it is a top priority. I trust that my trip leader wants me to become a healthier person, but to facilitate or teach the kind of education intends, I agree to hold harmless any and all lawsuits, demands, claims, causes of action, liability, loss, damage and/or injury of any kind whatsoever, including without limitation all claims for a monetary loss, property damage, personal injury, equitable relief, and/or wrongful death, whether brought by an individual, or other entity, or by administrative action of any federal, state, or local government body or agency, on the part of Outdoor Asian and Third Parties.