While the Sierra Club and its leaders endeavor to run quality trips and programs, incidents can and do occur. The Club requires, as a condition of participation, that each participant (and the parent of a minor participant) sign the Sierra Club Participation Agreement. While the Sierra Club values minors’ participation (accompanied by a parent or legal guardian) on outings, our policies require that a minor sign the Agreement, and that a minor’s parent or guardian sign the Agreement for him or herself and for and on behalf of their minor child.
The Agreement informs the participant (and parent of a minor) of some of the activities participants will engage in and some of the risks participants may face, and contains your acknowledgment, acceptance and assumption of risks. The Club cannot predict or list every possible scenario; we have just listed examples. If you have questions or concerns, we expect you to contact us.
The Release and Indemnification sections of the Agreement release and indemnify Sierra Club and other released parties from claims, including claims of negligence, and contains other important provisions, as identified there.
California law allows the use of–and will enforce–these types of documents, including documents containing a release of an organization’s liability for negligence. If you are uncertain about the meaning or significance of this Participation Agreement, you should consult an attorney before signing.