I understand and have agreed:

1. That this registration for a Centennial Backcountry Tour at Mesa Verde National Park is non-refundable unless the National Park Service cancels the tour;
2. That hiking can be a dangerous activity and should not be attempted by persons with cardiac and/or respiratory problems;
3. That participation in backcountry hiking has danger and risk, which include among other things: hazards of travel in high elevation, steep terrain, weather, forces of nature, slips and falls, rockfall, exposure to insect, and snake bites;
4. That Mesa Verde National Park’s backcountry trails and sites are fragile, and that for my safety and the safety of others, I agree to follow all verbal and written instructions given by the National Park Service Ranger leading this tour;
5. That I will carry and drink water and wear sturdy boots or shoes on this tour;
6. That I have read the information found at www.mesaverde2006.org concerning tour dates, location, trail distance and difficulty, restrictions, and rates and that I believe I am able to perform all of the activities required of a participant in this tour;
7. That I and any persons for whom I have registered will sign the liability release waiver at the beginning of the tour.

I understand and have agreed:

1. That this registration for a Centennial Backcountry Tour at Mesa Verde National Park is non-refundable unless the National Park Service cancels the tour;
2. That horseback riding can be a dangerous activity and should not be attempted by persons with cardiac and/or respiratory problems;
3. That participation in horseback riding entails known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties;
4. That participation in horseback riding includes risks that simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity;
5. That participation in backcountry activities involve dangers and risks, which include among other things: hazards of travel in high altitude, steep terrain, weather, forces of nature, slips and falls, rockfall, exposure to insect, and snake bites;
6. That Mesa Verde National Park’s backcountry trails and sites are fragile, and that for my safety and the safety of others, I agree to follow all verbal and written instructions given by the National Park Service Ranger leading this tour;
7. That I will carry and drink water and wear sturdy boots or shoes with a heel and lug soles (no cowboy boots or sneakers) on this tour;
8. That I have read the information found at www.mesaverde2006.org concerning tour dates, location, trail distance and difficulty, restrictions, and rates and that I believe I am able to perform all of the activities required of a participant in this tour.
9. That I and any persons for whom I have registered will sign the liability release waiver at the beginning of the tour.