Cape Ann Trail Stewards Hiking Waiver

I have registered to join one or more hikes/walks with Cape Ann Trail Stewards (“CATS”).  I agree to assume all risks of loss and injury that may arise out of my participation in these hikes/ walks and I agree to indemnify CATS and any other partnering organizations and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers, and the landowners (the “Released Parties”) and hold them harmless from any and all liability, claims, demands or actions or causes of action whatsoever, arising out of damage, loss or injury to my person or property, whether anticipated or unanticipated, while participating in these hikes/ walks, whether such damage, loss, or injury results from the negligence of the Released Parties, their respective agents, officers, employees, successors, assigns and insurers or from some other cause. This release and agreement shall be binding upon me, my heirs, successors, assigns, administrators and executors.

I am familiar with the hikes/ walks for which I have registered and I realize that  participating in these hikes/walks may involve risks and hazards, which may include, but are not limited to (1) foot travel terrain that may be uneven, rocky and otherwise hazardous; (2) physical activity that may be strenuous and physically taxing. I am aware of these and other risks and hazards inherent in participating in these hikes/ walks and hereby assume sole responsibility for all such risks and hazards. To the best of my knowledge, I am physically able to participate in and complete the hikes/ walks without risk to me.

CATS may utilize my image in photographic or video recordings of these hikes/ walks, and I waive any right to claim compensation in exchange for participating.  I have read and understood the foregoing waiver and release of liability and agree to it.