I/We, releasor(s), being of lawful age, in consideration of being permitted to participate in activities of The Backpacking  Club, including traveling to and from such activities, do for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, hereby release and forever discharge The Backpacking Club, its agents, other participants and activity leaders, their heirs, administrators, executors,successors and assigns, of and from any and every claim, demand, action or right of action, of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity arising from or by reason of any bodily injury or personal injuries known or unknown, death or property damage resulting to or from any accident that may occur as a result of my participation in The Backpacking Club’s activities such as hiking, camping, backpacking, snowshoeing, skiing, paddling, or any activities in connection with The Backpacking Club, whether by negligence or not. 
I/We fully understand that the aforementioned activities involve risk of serious bodily injury including permanent disability, paralysis, and/or death.
I/We further release The Backpacking Club, its agents, other participants, and activity leaders from any claim whatsoever on account of first aid, medical treatment or services rendered during my participation in any of the aforementioned activities.
I/We expressly agree that this release, waiver, and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Washington and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. 
The laws of the State of Washington govern any claim or cause of action arising out of my participation in The Backpacking Club’s activities and venue shall lie in Spokane County, Washington.
I/We acknowledge that I/We have carefully read the foregoing release and know the contents
thereof and sign this release as my/our own free act.

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Note: If under 18 years of age, child must sign above (if old enough to write) and a parent
must sign above and below.  Sign and complete one line for each child.

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