Explanation of Inherent Risks

for Northern Sea Kayak Adventure

Although Northern Sea-Kayak Adventure is committed to operating our programs in as safe a manner as possible, wilderness environments and activities have certain inherent risks. The following information is presented here to ensure that you are informed of the potential risks.

Inclement weather is to be expected including, but not limited to heat, cold, wind, rain, lightning and ultra violet sun rays: sudden, unexpected changes are part of the wilderness experience. Appropriate clothing is necessary to minimize the risk of injury and/or illness from exposure to these elements. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have adequate clothing.

Other hazards include, but are not limited to:

Because these risks are inherent in outdoor activities, participating in Northern Sea-Kayak Adventure programs exposes the participant to risk of injury or illness. These injuries and illnesses include, but are not limited to, death, paralysis due to serious neck and back injuries, brain damage, damage to internal organs, serious injuries to the bones, ligaments, joints and tendons, and general deterioration of health. Such injuries or illnesses can result not only in temporary loss of function, but also in serious impairment of future physical, psychological and social abilities, including the ability to earn a living.

In an effort to make activities as safe as possible, the leader will instruct participants concerning the safety precautions and correct mechanics of all skills. It is vital that participants follow the leader's instruction, and program policies, to decrease the possibility of injury or illness. We reserve the right to change or cancel scheduled activities without prior notice.

CONSENT and LIABILITY RELEASE:
Before the start of the kayak tour You will sign a Consent and Liability Release.

We strongly suggest You get travel insurance including trip cancellation insurance, health insurance, and insurance for eventual evacuation in a medical emergency (by plane, helicopter or Coast Guard vessel).

PAYMENT:
When booking your trip with Northern Sea-Kayak Adventure, we ask for a deposit of 25 % of the tour price.

After we receive Your deposit, You will be sent a booking confirmation and a tour information package, including the consent and liability release form, and a medical form, which we will need upon Your arrival.

The remaining abmount is due no later than 30 days before the departure date of the kayak tour.

CANCELLATION by the CUSTOMER
Cancellation of the tour with Northern Sea-Kayak Adventure will be accepted in writing.

We will charge an office and cancellation fee:

Up to 60 days before begin of the tour	15 % of the full tour price
30 to 59 days before begin of the tour	50 % of the full tour price
0 to 29 days before begin of the tour	100 % of the full tour price

Should a participant decide during the tour that he/she needs to discontinue the tour, he/she will be responsible for any cost, of whatever means will be employed to get back to Juneau (chartered boat, plane or helicopter). There will be no refund of the tour price.

CANCELLATION by Northern Sea-Kayak Adventure
We reserve the right to cancel any tour at short notice, or change the dates to accomodate unforeseen changes in "Alaska Marine Highway"-Ferry schedules.

In the case of Northern Sea-Kayak Adventure cancelling the tour You will be refunded any desposits You paid to us, completely and with all due speed.

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