River running has inherent risks. Our top concern is your safety. All adult particpants and guardians of minors must sign a risk acknowlegement form. This form states that you understand and accept the inherent risks.

Guides have the final say in seating and boat assignments of all trips.

Teton Whitewater Participation Agreement

     In consideration of the services of Teton Whitewater, LLC, their officers, agents, employees, and all other persons or entities associated with those businesses (hereinafter collectively referred to as “TW”), I agree as follows: 

     Although TW has taken reasonable steps to provide you with appropriate equipment and skilled guides so you can enjoy an activity for which you may not be skilled, we wish to remind you this activity is not without risk. Certain risks cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of this activity. The same elements that contribute to the unique character of this activity can be causes of loss or damage to your equipment, accidental injury or illness, or, in extreme cases, permanent trauma or death. We do not want to frighten you or reduce your enthusiasm for this activity, but we do think it is important for you to know in advance what to expect and to be informed of the inherent risks. The following describes some, but not all, of those risks:

     Whitewater rapids will be encountered. I can be jolted, jarred, bounced, thrown to and fro, and shaken about during rides through some of these rapids. It is possible that I could be injured if I come in contact with food boxes, other storage containers, or other fixed equipment necessary to the operation of the expedition and the outfitting of the raft. Rafts could be “washed” overboard. Accidents can occur getting on and off the raft. Rafts are slippery when wet. Exposure to the natural elements can be uncomfortable and/or harmful.

     I am aware that this exposure could cause sunburn, dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps. Also, prolonged exposure to cold water can result in hypothermia, and in extreme cases, death and accidental drowning is also a possibility. Furthermore, TW guides have difficult jobs to perform. They seek safety, but they are not infallible. They might be unaware of a participant’s fitness or abilities. They might misjudge the weather, the element, or the terrain. They may give inadequate or warning instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction. I am aware that this activity entails risk of injury or death to myself. I understand that the description of these risks is not complete, and that other unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury or death. I agree to assume responsibility for the risks identified herein and those risks not specifically identified. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary; no one is forcing me to participate, and I elect to participate in spite of these risks.

     I certify that I am completely capable of participating in this activity. Therefore, I assume full responsibility for myself, including minor children, for bodily injury, death, and loss of personal property and expenses thereof as a result of those inherent risks and dangers and of my negligence in participating in this activity. I have read, understood, and accepted the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representative, estate, and for all members of my family, including any minors accompanying me. I acknowledge I may not rely on oral, written, or visual representations or statements made by TW including those made in its brochures or other promotional material, to include me to participate in this activity

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