Liability
A Member must recognize that there are risks and responsibilities involved and be willing to assume these. Members are required to sign a waiver of liability at the beginning their membership in order to participate in club events.
Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability (Summary): Certain risks are inherent in any OEF activity. Each member, guest, or non-member participant agrees to accept personal responsibility for his or her safety and the safety of minors and pets accompanying such persons. OEF cannot ensure the safety of any participant on hikes or activities. In participating in OEF activities, each such person agrees to hold harmless and free from blame the activity leaders and the OEF, its officers, directors, and members, for any accident, injury, or illness, which might be sustained from participating in hikes or other OEF activities. Participants are solely responsible for his or her own equipment, saftey, and first aid needs. Hiking and other activities may involve strenuous physical limits and certain risks. Your participation in any OEF activities certifies that you are physicially fit and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person.
Neither the Outdoor Enthusiasts of Fredericton nor landowners are in any way liable for any injury or illness I might sustain while participating in an “OEF” activity. . I will and do hereby assume the above-mentioned risks and will hold the Outdoor Enthusiasts of Fredericton, its’ Officers, Directors, Members, and the Hike Leader(s) harmless from any and all liability and claims of every kind and nature whatsoever, which may arise from or in connection with my participation in these activities.
This is a summary only. For an official Risk and Release Waiver, please talk to one of the club executives.
Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability (Summary): Certain risks are inherent in any OEF activity. Each member, guest, or non-member participant agrees to accept personal responsibility for his or her safety and the safety of minors and pets accompanying such persons. OEF cannot ensure the safety of any participant on hikes or activities. In participating in OEF activities, each such person agrees to hold harmless and free from blame the activity leaders and the OEF, its officers, directors, and members, for any accident, injury, or illness, which might be sustained from participating in hikes or other OEF activities. Participants are solely responsible for his or her own equipment, saftey, and first aid needs. Hiking and other activities may involve strenuous physical limits and certain risks. Your participation in any OEF activities certifies that you are physicially fit and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person.
Neither the Outdoor Enthusiasts of Fredericton nor landowners are in any way liable for any injury or illness I might sustain while participating in an “OEF” activity. . I will and do hereby assume the above-mentioned risks and will hold the Outdoor Enthusiasts of Fredericton, its’ Officers, Directors, Members, and the Hike Leader(s) harmless from any and all liability and claims of every kind and nature whatsoever, which may arise from or in connection with my participation in these activities.
This is a summary only. For an official Risk and Release Waiver, please talk to one of the club executives.
Health
It is the personal responsibility of each member to ensure that they are physically fit enough for the field conditions that exist, and for any unexpected conditions that may occur and to be able to keep up with their group.
Each individual must be properly equipped with sufficient personal gear to deal with the environment and the knowledge to use it correctly.
Members/Guests are responsible for their own medical requirements, to include first aid and medications.
Diabetics: please pack your insulin (if applicable) and a form of glucose (orange juice box works well).
Heart patients: please pack your Nitroglycerine if it has been prescribed to you, and a form of aspirin.
Asthmatics: please pack your Ventolin rescue inhaler and any other inhalers for which you have been prescribed.
Allergies: please have plenty of antihistamine and your EpiPen if one has been prescribed to you.
***If you have a medical condition that may require assistance from fellow hikers during the trip, it is your responsibility to share this information with the hike leader before the event.***
Event Leaders are not responsible for a participant’s medical needs.
Each individual must be properly equipped with sufficient personal gear to deal with the environment and the knowledge to use it correctly.
Members/Guests are responsible for their own medical requirements, to include first aid and medications.
Diabetics: please pack your insulin (if applicable) and a form of glucose (orange juice box works well).
Heart patients: please pack your Nitroglycerine if it has been prescribed to you, and a form of aspirin.
Asthmatics: please pack your Ventolin rescue inhaler and any other inhalers for which you have been prescribed.
Allergies: please have plenty of antihistamine and your EpiPen if one has been prescribed to you.
***If you have a medical condition that may require assistance from fellow hikers during the trip, it is your responsibility to share this information with the hike leader before the event.***
Event Leaders are not responsible for a participant’s medical needs.
What to Bring
Bringing the proper equipment in will add greatly to your enjoyment, your safety, and the enjoyment and safety of the group.
- Water (bring extra in summer and for hikes with lots of elevation gain-- consider up to 1 quart per hour)
- Lunch/snacks
- Personal first aid kit (including any prescription meds for allergic reactions to insect stings) and personal hygiene supplies (toilet paper, trowel, 2 waterproof zipper bags).
- Personal ID and medical information and your car keys
- Rain gear or poncho (no matter what the forecast)
- Cell Phone
- Sunscreen and insect repellent (unscented if possible as many stinging insects are attracted to certain aromas and other hikers may have allergic reactions to strong scents)
- Maps and Compass
- Headlamp or small flashlight
- Extra clothing – long sleeve shirt, socks. (Winter: Insulation layer(s), hat, gloves)
- Other items to consider: whistle, knife or multi-tool, large plastic bag, hank of nylon cord, space blanket, and a pack capable of holding the gear.