Trip Classification and Participant Qualifications. Trip leaders
should screen participants for appropriate skill, equipment and fitness for the
proposed outing. Leaders have the responsibility to decline participation in a
trip by any individual who, in their judgment, may impair the safety of
participants or the objectives of the trip. All trip participants are expected
to sign the ADK Release of Liability form before the outing begins. The trip
leader shall prohibit participation in the outing by any person who refuses to
sign the release.
Participant Conduct. Participants are expected to have a realistic
knowledge of their own ability, to select activities within their capabilities
and to carry clothing, food, water, and equipment appropriate to the trip.
Participants must be willing to accept the authority of the trip
leader and to cooperate with him or her and other party members to make the
trip safe and enjoyable.
Participants should inform the leader if they feel unduly tired or if
the trip is exceeding their capability. Concealing such information to
avoid embarrassment or other reasons endangers the safety of all participants.
A leader may curtail further participation by an individual and amend
trip objectives if, in the leader's judgment, the safety of the individual or
group requires it. If a trip participant is unable to continue with the
trip and must turn back, he or she should be accompanied by at least one other
person.
