Forestry Days 2026 Registration and Risk Waiver

Acknowledgment of Risk and Waiver of Liability

Read this carefully and in its entirety.  It is a binding legal document. If you are under the age of 18, this form must be signed by you as the participant AND by your parent or legal guardian.

I, the undersigned participant or parent/guardian, am aware that participation in the Forestry Days ("Activity") may include activities that are risky and dangerous. Both participant and his/her parent(s) / guardian(s) ("I") acknowledge and accept the risks and give permission for my participation in the Activity. I acknowledge that participation in this Activity has the following non-exhaustive list of particular activities that bear risk and danger and from which bodily injury or illness to myself, or my child, up to and including death, may occur: physical activities related to construction and painting interiors and exteriors of structures including, but not limited to falling, hammering, lifting, carrying heavy objects, bending, jumping, pulling, tripping, and twisting that involve strenuous exertion that could place stress on cardiovascular and/or musculo-skeletal systems and result in cuts, punctures, broken bones, strain, sprains, joint injuries, heart malfunctions, concussions, and head injuries; exposure to and contact with sharp objects, cleaning chemicals, paint; use or operation, by me or other with varying degrees of experience, of construction equipment including but not limited to power tools, saws, hammers, nails, and ladders;; risk of severe injury or death in the course of observing, being in the presence of and operating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) or drones; being struck by falling or flying objects and equipment; physical activities related to operation of UAV including, but not limited to falling, lifting, bending, jumping, pulling, running, tripping, and twisting that involve strenuous exertion that could place stress on cardiovascular and/or musculo-skeletal systems and result in broken bones, cuts, strain, sprains, joint injuries, heart malfunctions, disfigurement, loss of teeth, eye injuries, and head injuries;; risk of severe injury or death in the course of observing active logging operations; use or operation by others, with varying skill levels, of equipment, including but not limited to heavy equipment, logging trucks, chokers, saws, manual and power driven, and other devices for cutting and sawing; physical activities related to climbing, hiking, wading, walking, logging, taking tree measurements, and other obstacles, log birling and/or wood cutting including, but not limited to aerobic movements, falling, lifting, bending, jumping, pulling, twisting and/or practice of activities that involve strenuous exertion that could place stress on cardiovascular and/or musculo-skeletal systems and result in cuts, punctures, broken bones, strain, sprains, joint injuries, heart malfunctions, concussions, and head injuries; activities supplemental to the Program, such as walking and hiking to and from sites of interest or performance locations; rock falls; wading in unpredictable and variable water flows and waterways where feet and other parts of the body may become entrapped in or under rocks and other objects;; physical activities related to hiking including, but not limited to carrying heavy objects, falling, lifting, bending, jumping, pulling, tripping, and twisting that involve strenuous exertion that could place stress on cardiovascular and/or musculo-skeletal systems and result in broken bones, strain, sprains, joint injuries, heart malfunctions, and head injuries;; risk of severe injury or death in the course of logging; use or operation, by myself or others with varying skill levels, of equipment, including but not limited to saws, manual and power driven, axes, and other devices for cutting and sawing; physical and sporting activities related to logging, swimming, climbing poles and other obstacles, log birling and/or wood cutting including, but not limited to falling, lifting, bending, jumping, pulling, twisting, and competition in and/or practice of activities that involve strenuous exertion that could place stress on cardiovascular and/or musculo-skeletal systems and result in broken bones, strain, sprains, joint injuries, heart malfunctions, and head injuries;; risk of severe injury in the course of observing operation of machinery in lumber mill and heavy equipment, including without limitation trucks, forklifts, loaders, saws, conveyers, and stacks of lumber; physical activities including but not limited to walking and climbing stairs that may involve strenuous exertion that could place stress on cardiovascular and/or musculo-skeletal systems;; physical activities related to identifying plants including, but not limited to falling, lifting, bending, jumping, pulling, tripping, and twisting that involve strenuous exertion that could place stress on cardiovascular and/or musculo-skeletal systems and result in broken bones, strain, sprains,joint injuries, heart malfunctions, and head injuries; ; being burned; smoke inhalation; being struck by falling objects; physical activities related to prescribed burning including, but not limited to falling, lifting, bending, jumping, pulling, running, shoving, and twisting that involve strenuous exertion that could place stress on cardiovascular and/or musculo-skeletal systems and result in cuts, burns, punctures, broken bones, strain, sprains, joint injuries, eye injuries, heart malfunctions, concussions, and head injuries;; and drowning; physical activities related to obtaining water discharge measurements and or mounting wilderness cameras including, but not limited to falling, lifting, bending, jumping, pulling, slipping, and twisting that involve strenuous exertion that could place stress on cardiovascular and/or musculo-skeletal systems and result in broken bones, strain, sprains, joint injuries, heart malfunctions, and head injuries; wading in unpredictable and variable water flows and waterways; risks related to transit to or from the Activity locations including, but not limited to, travel by private auto; van; and walking or hiking, including travel in unpredictable or extreme weather conditions that affect the method of travel safety; use or operation, by me or others of equipment in the condition in which they are found; exposure to inclement weather including, but not limited to sun, rain, wind, and extremes of heat that could cause injury or illness including but not limited to heat exhaustion or stroke, sunburn, and dehydration; staying overnight; contact with animals, plants, insects and biological or environmental hazards; use of facilities, roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and trails that may or may not be properly maintained; activities supplemental to the Activity, such as walking or hiking to and from sites of interest; exposure to contaminated food and untreated water; risk related to the rendering or receipt of emergency first aid, or other emergency treatment, and transport in medical emergencies; accident or illness in locations without access to appropriate medical facilities or supplies; exposure to infectious disease and/or illnesses; and other unknown and unanticipated activities and risks.

In consideration of the University of Idaho (“UI”) permitting me/my dependent to participate in the Activity, I and my dependent hereby voluntarily accept all risks associated with participation. To the extent permitted by law, I agree to indemnify, defend, save, hold harmless, discharge and release the State of Idaho, the Regents of the University of Idaho, their agents and employees from any and all liability, claims, causes of action or demands of any kind and nature whatsoever that may arise out of or in connection with my participation in any activities related to the above-named Activity.  I understand I am responsible for all medical expenses and/ or property losses.

It is my express intent that this Acknowledgment of Risk and Waiver of Liability shall serve as a release, discharge and acceptance of risk for my heirs, estate, executor, administrator, assigns and all members of my family. The venue of any dispute that may arise out of my or my dependent's participation in the Activity, if the University is a party to the dispute, shall be in Latah County, Idaho.

I acknowledge that the university makes no representation with respect to the safety of any personally owned vehicle in which I may travel, or with respect to the qualifications of the driver of any personally owned vehicle. I understand that if I choose to travel in a personally owned vehicle, it is my responsibility to determine the safety of the vehicle and qualifications of the driver.  

I hereby certify that, with or without accommodation, I and/or my dependent is in good health and I know of no medical reason why I/he/she is not able to participate in this Activity.  As a participant or parent or legal guardian of a minor participant, I hereby consent to the provision of health care services, including first aid, emergency medical care and if necessary, admission to an accredited hospital when necessary for executing such care, for treatment of injuries or illness that I/he/she may sustain while participating in any activity associated with the above named Activity whether by a licensed or certified health care professional or other individual employed by the University or supporting any university programing.

If this is a University of Idaho sponsored and conducted Activity, and if I or my dependent has a disability, food or drug allergy, dietary requirements, or any condition requiring accommodation, I will contact the Center for Disability Access and Resources (208) 885-6307 at least three weeks (21 days) prior to the start of the Activity.  If this is not a University of Idaho Activity, even if the Activity is being held at University of Idaho facilities, I will contact the organization that is conducting the Activity.

Whether or not I am a student, I will abide by:  the University of Idaho Student Code of Conduct, Articles II through IX at https://www.uidaho.edu/governance/policy/policies/fsh/2/2300; the behavioral expectations of the Activity; and all applicable city, state and federal laws. My failure to do so may be considered grounds for denying my/my dependent’s participation in the Activity.