SEASON PASS
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, INDEMNITY AND MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.
I, the Undersigned, Individually (and as Parent or Guardian of the Undersigned Minor(s), if applicable) ,am aware that skiing, snowboarding, race events and related activities are HAZARDOUS and involve many RISKS and DANGERS including, but not limited to: boarding, riding and disembarking ski lifts; falls from lifts or from evacuation equipment, encounters with on-going snow making and grooming; changing weather conditions; contact with exposed rock, earth, ice and other natural objects including but not limited to trees, tree stumps, and forest dead fall; snow or ice on or beneath the skiing surface; changes or variations in the skiing terrain which may create blind spots or areas of reduced visibility; changes or variations in the skiing surface or subsurface, including changes due to man-made or artificial snow, variable and difficult snow conditions; slick walking surfaces including, but not limited to sidewalks and parking lots, the presence of streams, creeks and exposed holes in the snow pack; snowcat roads, road-banks or cut-banks; impact or collision with lift towers, trees, manmade features, pipes, rails, jumps, fences, ropes, buildings, posts, boundary markers, snow making equipment, snow grooming equipment, snowmobiles or other vehicles, equipment or structures; impact or collision with other skiers; negligence of other skiers and; negligence on the part of Hanson Hills, its employees, owners, officers, representatives, directors, shareholders, agents, and vendors. I am aware that the RISKS, DANGERS and HAZARDS referenced above exist throughout the Resort and that many risks, dangers and hazards are unmarked.
I and/or the minor agree to conduct ourselves within the limits of my individual ability while at Hanson Hills and agree not to act, ski or snowboard in a manner that might contribute to injuries. I and/or the minor understand that I and/or the minor are the sole judge of our ability to negotiate a track, trail or slope. The Holder understands that he/she is solely responsible for reading and understanding all signage and instructions on the premises and for complying with them. In consideration of Hanson Hills accepting me and or the minor as a Season Pass Holder and permitting me and or the minor to use Hanson Hills's ski lifts, parking and other facilities, and to participate in races and special events, I INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PARENT/GUARDIAN OF THE MINOR HEREBY EXPRESSLY ASSUME AND ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISKS AND DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN SKIING, SNOWBOARDING OR OTHER ACTIVITIES AT HANSON HILLS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURIES, DEATH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. IN FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF USING THIS PASS AND THE HANSON HILLS FACILITIES THE PURCHASER AND USER OF THE PASS AGREES NOT TO SUE HANSON HILLS, ITS EMPLOYEES, OWNERS, OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, AGENTS AND VENDORS (“COLLECTIVELY “HANSON HILLS”).
ADULT/PARENT/GUARDIAN: In further consideration, I hereby Release, Hold Harmless, Indemnify and Defend Hanson Hills and its employees, owners, officers, representatives, directors, shareholders and vendors (collectively “Grayling Recreation Authority”) from any and all claims, actions, losses, suits, damages, and allegations, and claims related to or arising from incidents that occurred prior to, on and/or following the date of this release, including, but not limited to: allegations of negligence, including the negligence of Hanson Hills, breach of contract, breach of any statutory duty or other duty of care and breach of express or implied warranty. I further agree to Indemnify, Hold Harmless and Defend Hanson Hills from any damage, costs or expenses, including actual attorney fees and costs, without limitation, which Hanson Hills may sustain in relation to or arising out of my participation in skiing, snowboarding, racing, special events or other activities at Hanson Hills.
I consent to and authorize the taking of photographs and/or videos during my and/or the minor's visit to Hanson Hills. I grant permission to Hanson Hills to use said photographs and/or videos in advertising, displays, web sites, and brochures, other forms of electronic and social media, illustrations or publications without notifying me. I hereby waive any and all rights to privacy on behalf of me and/or the minor in the photographs/videos and to compensation related to the use of the photographs and or videos.
I recognize that situations may rise where emergency or emergent medical or dental care may be necessary for me and/or the Minor. I authorize Hanson Hills to render first aid and to call for medical and/or dental care if, in their opinion, such medical or dental care is needed. I agree to pay for all expenses and costs associated with such care and related transportation. I understand this Release and Indemnification Agreement shall be binding upon my assignees, subrogors, distributees, heirs, next of kin, executors, personal representatives and administrators and may be pled by Hanson Hills as a complete bar and defense against any and all claims, demands, or causes of action by or my behalf. Any provision of this Release and Indemnification Agreement proven to be invalid, void or illegal in no way affects, impairs or invalidates any other provision hereof, and such other provisions shall remain in full force and effect. I acknowledge that this activity is taking place in the State of Michigan and I further agree that only the laws of the State of Michigan shall apply in the construction or application of this Agreement. I understand that season passes are non-transferable and non-refundable. I understand that legal action will be taken against HOLDERS found to be using season passes fraudulently. A $20 fee will be charged to reissue a lost or stolen pass.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE OF LIABILITY, INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION. I UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS AND THAT IT IS BINDING DURING THE ENTIRE 2022-2023 SKI SEASON AND GOING FORWARD. I HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO IT AND I VOLUNTARILY SIGN IT WITH NO RESERVATIONS AND WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS