Mammoth Midwinter

SAGA TRIP AND EVENT CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

In applying to participate in an event sponsored by SAGA Ski Club, I have read and agree to the following conditions:

• I understand that SAGA is a private non-profit club organized to coordinate various trips and events for the enjoyment of its members and their guests. Except for special promotions as designated by the SAGA Ski Club Executive Board, non members may not participate in ski trips;

• I understand that there is an annual membership fee, that payment of the fee must be submitted with my annual application for membership, and that annual membership is for the current season, usually defined as September thru August;

• I understand that all SAGA activities are planned, coordinated, and led by volunteer members of SAGA, and that as a member I am expected to volunteer during the year to help in the conducting of at least one event;

• I understand that SAGA conducts regular meetings from September through May, and that as a member I am expected to attend the meetings and must attend at least one meeting per year;

• I agree to abide by club regulations as outlined in the official SAGA Ski Club By-Laws;

• I agree to the Waiver and Release of Liability on the lower portion of this form and accept this waiver as a condition of participation;

• I agree that signing up for a trip or event is a commitment for full payment for the trip or event, that in the event that a trip is cancelled by me there will be no refunds. If the trip is sold out and your spot is resold, you will receive a refund minus an 8% cancellation fee assessed against me plus any costs incurred by the club (to trip providers or otherwise) as a result of transferring or canceling my space on the trip;

• I understand that refunds are not generally made for non-trip events.

• I understand that trips are generally sold on a shared occupancy basis and all prices are per person. Shared occupancy means that there will be two (2), or more, people per room and persons may be required to share the same bed. It is the member’s responsibility to notify the Club regarding the sharing of condos, rooms, and beds. The Club will attempt to honor requests for condo, room, and bed mates, but can not guarantee requests. The Club has exclusive rights to make condo, room, and bedding assignments.

CODE OF CONDUCT

SAGA does not tolerate misconduct from any person associated with SAGA trips, events, activities, or dealings.

A member may be disciplined for misconduct of any kind. Disciplinary action may include: a warning, suspension or removal from a SAGA trip, event, or activity, or expulsion from the Club.

Emotional Misconduct

SAGA does not tolerate emotional misconduct. Emotional misconduct includes any intentional conduct that harms an individual’s spirit and/or self-worth through verbal or written abuse, such as threats, harassment, terrorizing, isolating, or belittling.

Physical Misconduct

SAGA does not tolerate physical misconduct from any person. Physical misconduct includes any non-accidental contact that results in bodily harm or abuse. ​

SAGA WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the SAGA Ski Club programs, related events and activities, I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:

• The risk of injury from the many of the activities is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,

• I am also aware of the highly contagious nature of bacterial and viral diseases that include, but are not limited to, the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (commonly referred to as “COVID-19”) (collectively, the “Disease”). I understand the risk that I may be exposed to or contract the Disease by engaging in the event or activity, which may result in serious illness, personal injury, disability, and/or death. I acknowledge that these risks may result from or be compounded by the actions, omissions, or negligence of event attendees or others. I understand that SAGA cannot guarantee that I will not suffer serious injury, disability, death, and/or property damage, or become infected with the Disease, due to my participation in the event or activity and that engaging in the event or activity may increase my risk of contracting the Disease; and,

• I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,

• I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,

• I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS SAGA Ski Club, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

• I hereby certify that I am 21 years of age or older.

• I hereby agree to permit SAGA Los Angeles Board of Directors, Members, and Guests to take photographs and make film and digital records of SAGA meetings, social events, ski/board trips, and campouts without further recourse. I understand and agree that such photographs and/or film and digital records may be used for promotional purposes.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS RELEASE AND UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS

Full language available here:
https://www.sagala.org/trip-terms-and-conditions