Assumption of Risk associated with Hiking activities: 1. Falling, causing broken bones, severe injury to the head, neck and back which may result in severe impairment or even death. 2. An "act of nature", including but not limited to rock fall, inclement weather, thunder and lightning, severe or varied wind, temperature and other weather conditions. 3. Risks associated with crossing, climbing or down-climbing rock. 4. Risks associated with river crossings, fordings or portaging. 5. Possible equipment failure and/or malfunction of my own or others' equipment. 6. My own negligence and/or the negligence of others, including employees, volunteers, agents, independent contractors or representatives of Mending Kids, including but not limited to operator error.
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