Membership Form/Payment & Waiver

If you have signed the new waiver, you don't have to sign another waiver. All new members must sign the waiver below. The annual dues are $15.00 per person and must be paid below. Only paid and waivered hikers will receive emails.

Trilogy Hiking Club Registration, Payment
and Waiver of Liability Form (see below)

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All members, please scroll down and fill out the waiver. This is only required one time, not annually.

Please don't forget to scroll down and sign the Hiking Club Waiver if you haven't signed one in the past.

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Paid membership will cover the winter and summer hiking seasons from November 1 through October 31.

Please complete the Membership Form below. You will only be able to join a group hike if you have completed the waiver. This is only required one time - not annually.

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I AM AWARE THAT ON AND OFF TRAILMAKING, ROCK CLIMBING, CROSSING STREAMS AND TRAVELING IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN ARE HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES • I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES AND/OR FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED, • I HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT, AND I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME, ANY AND ALL RISK OF DEATH, INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY. • FURTHER, I REALIZE THAT RESCUE INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE, AND I WILL ASSUME ALL COSTS, IF RESCUE IS NECESSARY. THE RESUCE INSURANCE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS WAIVER. • I WILL ACCEPT THE JUDGMENT OF HIKE COORDINATORS AND DECISION MAKERS IF THEY DEEM IT’S APPROPRIATE AND NECESSARY TO CALL IN RESCUE SERVICES* *

I Agree with this statement by my electronic signature below.

I have read all of the material on the Trilogy at Vistancia Hiking Club Website and I agree to abide by the requirements set out therein. Every reference to the THC in this document shall be deemed to include the Trilogy at Vistancia Hiking Club, its groups, officers, employees, members, leaders, hike coordinators, instructors, contractors, volunteers, and agents of any kind. By signing this release of liability, I am waiving and giving up forever the right to sue the THC in any federal or state court. I also waive and give up forever the right to seek or compel arbitration of any claim I may have against the THC. • I agree that I will not sue, or otherwise make any claim against the THC for death, injury, loss, or damage, to person or property, decisions to summon emergency medical, evacuation or rescue services, resulting from the negligence of, or other acts by, however caused, any officer, employee, member, leader, coordinator, instructor, contractor, volunteer, or agent of any kind, of the THC or its group, as a result of my participation in on- or off-trail hiking, rock climbing, crossing streams, traveling in mountainous terrain, and any other activities of the THC or its groups. I further agree that I will not sue, or otherwise make any claim against any officer, employee, member, leader, coordinator, instructor, contractor, volunteer, or agent of any kind, of the THC for a decision to NOT call emergency medical/evacuation or rescue services in the event a hiker appears to be mentally or physically unable to make that decision for themselves. • I also agree that I will not sue, or otherwise make any claim against the THC for any injury or loss I may incur, including death while traveling to or from any activity of the THC. I also agree to release and discharge the THC from all actions, claims or demands for myself, my heirs, personal representative, child or ward, next of kin, spouse, and assigns for death, injury, loss or damage to person or property, resulting from my participation in on- or off-trail hiking, rock climbing, crossing streams, traveling in mountainous terrain, and any other activities of the THC or its group - including traveling to and from such activities. • The terms of this release shall also be binding as to any other persons, or members of my family, including any minors, which may accompany me. I hereby warrant that I have the authority to release and discharge the THC for myself and others as set forth herein. • I also agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless the THC from and against any and all loss, liability, damage, or cost, including attorney’s fees, the THC may incur arising out of or in any way connected with any death, injury, loss, or damage to person or property, resulting from my participation in on and off trail hiking, rock climbing, crossing streams, traveling in mountainous terrain, calls for rescue, and any other activities of the THC or its groups, including traveling to and from such activities. • In the event any person, including but not limited to a signatory to this agreement or anyone acting in his or her place, or any entity, including but not limited to any insurance company or health care provider, sues the THC for damages or other legal or equitable relief for any form of indemnity in any court or before any arbitrator, arising out of my participation in any activities of the THC or its groups, I promise to reimburse the THC for all of the cost of the legal defense including, but not limited to, attorney fees, court fees, deposition costs, postage, photocopy expenses, as well as messenger, telephone, and facsimile transmission cost. • Further, I agree to indemnify the THC in the amount of any settlement, judgment, or any other form of award including, but not limited to, arbitrator’s award imposed against them, arising out of or in any way connected to my participation in activities of the THC or its groups, including traveling to and from such activities. • I agree to the terms of this release of liability with the understanding that the THC does not require of or provide to its groups, officers, employees, members, leaders, instructors, contractors, volunteers, or agents, any training of any kind whatsoever, including first aid training. • I agree that this release of liability will be governed by the law of the State of Arizona and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by Arizona law. In any event any portion of this release of liability is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the balance of this release of liability shall not be affected or impaired in any way and shall continue in full legal force and effect. • I am over the age of eighteen years and/or my legal guardian has also read and signed this release of liability as well as the “Signature of Legal Guardian” form (a separate document). • I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A PROMISE NOT TO SUE, A RELEASE OF LIABIITY, AND A CONTRACT OF INDEMNITY BETWEEN THE THC AND MYSELF AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. * *

Digital Signature -I AGREE WITH THE RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY LANGUAGE ABOVE.

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Important
Coverage for Search and Rescue Expenses

The club works to improve safety with walkie talkies to aid communication. In addition, each hiking group; short, intermediate, and long will have a InReach satellite emergency call locator. If rescue is needed, it is possible that the hiker may be responsible for the some or all of the costs associated with their rescue. These costs would not be absorbed by Trilogy Hiking Club. As a result of obtaining the InReach devices, coverage for search and rescue expenses is available to members of the Trilogy Hiking Club.

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CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO PURCHASE ERS COVERAGE

Hiking Club Introductory Information

Hiking with the Trilogy at Vistancia Hiking Club is a great way to explore the beauty of Arizona, as well as providing an opportunity for fellowship with friends and neighbors. It is important, however, to remember that all hikers are responsible for participating in hikes that match their abilities, and are prepared with the appropriate clothing and gear for each hike.

The following is some information that will be helpful to you.

1. KNOW YOUR LIMITS
Hike location and difficulty level will be provided prior to each hike to help club members determine if a hike fits into their available time and hiking stamina. It is up to each hiker to participate in hikes that are within his/her abilities.

Each hiking activity will be rated through grade A-C, the following is the explanation of the ratings:
    Level A - Easy hike. Some hills.
    Level B - Moderate for most people. Some steep hills.
    Level C - Strenuous, steep hills

2. BE PREPARED
Each hiker is responsible for carrying an adequate amount of water, food, and basic first aid kit. Hike length and time can vary substantially from estimates, due to weather, rest breaks, etc. Temperature, terrain, and time are all factors in determining your water and food requirements. It is a good idea to carry more water than you think you will need.
Select clothing and footwear that are suited to the terrain and weather; such as substantial hiking shoes or boots and layers of lighter weight clothing. There are many websites that list appropriate clothing and gear for hiking.

It is advisable to carry emergency contact information, in the event of injury or illness.

3. CARPOOLS
Whenever feasible, we will carpool from the Kiva Club to the trail head.

Drivers: Volunteer drivers should bear in mind that roads to the trail heads are not always paved, and sometimes rough. When possible, the hike leader will give drivers an idea of what types of roads to anticipate. There are times when some hikers will end the hike before everyone else has returned. Before leaving the trail head at the end of the hike, drivers should CONFIRM that all their passengers are accounted for.

Passengers:

The Hike Descriptions will indicate the total mileage and total payment amount to be split amongst ALL passengers, including the spouse of the driver, but the amount owed shall not be more than 1/3 the total payment amount. (Driver does NOT pay.)
Please return in the same car you traveled to the trailhead in.
All hikers need to inform the hike coordinators if they leave early, or in a car different from the one they rode in to the trailhead.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE POLICY

4. CHECKING IN ON HIKE DAY
Registered club members must register on-line 24 hours before the hike. Double check that you have your cell phone with you, it is charged, and turned on. The hike leaders' cell phone number will be listed on the sign-in sheet. Hikers should have the leaders' phone numbers recorded in their own phones. Cell phones don't always work in canyons, but having the phones and numbers available is often helpful.

5. GUEST POLICY

All residents wishing to hike with the club must sign the waiver and pay their annual dues prior to participating in our hikes. That is, there will be no “test hike” to see if they like our program.
Only guests of resident club members visiting from outside the Greater Phoenix metro area and adjacent communities may hike in our regular Monday and Thursday club outings as guest. However, the executive committee may permit participation in exceptional circumstances if given prior written notice for consideration by the committee at least one week before such requested participation.

Before participation, eligible guests must sign the waiver. The guest hiker is entitled to participate in all hikes during a period of 13 consecutive days and must hike with the sponsoring member.
Guests riding in car pools are expected to contribute their share of driving cost reimbursal for the driver in whose car they are riding, if relevant, pursuant to club policy.

We hope this information is helpful to you, but realize that you may have other questions. The members of the Executive Commitee of the Trilogy Hiking Club are available to provide answers - or to direct you to the appropriate resources. We're all looking forward to a safe and enjoyable hiking season!

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www.trilogyhiking.com

Trilogy Hiking Club

Trilogy Hiking Club Registration, Paymentand Waiver of Liability Form (see below)

Please complete the Membership Form below. You will only be able to join a group hike if you have completed the waiver. This is only required one time - not annually.

Hiking Club Introductory Information

Trilogy Hiking Club Registration, Payment
and Waiver of Liability Form (see below)