I know and understand that alpine, Nordic, and freestyle skiing, as well as, snowboarding and other snow activities, including games and competitive events, are activities that involve a significant risk of personal injury, death or property damage. I also know and understand that there are natural and environmental conditions and risks that independently, or in combination with these activities, may cause property dam- age, or severe or even fatal injuries to me or others. I understand that trail conditions vary constantly because of weather changes and skier use, and I also understand that the risks of skiing/riding also include terrain park elements, jumps, slide rails and other man made features, changing weather conditions, bare spots, variations in snow, ice, forest growth, other ground cover, surface and subsurface conditions, and terrain, bumps, moguls, rocks, debris, equipment and machinery on slopes, collisions with other skiers and snowboarders and natural and manmade objects, and skier/snowboarder error.
I agree and acknowledge that I have made a voluntary choice to participate in these activities at Bristol Mountain with the risk that they present. In consideration of being permitted to participate in a ski or snowboard instructional program at Bristol Mountain, I agree to ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH, which might be associated with, or result from, my participation in these activities. I agree to accept all responsibility for the risks, conditions and hazards which may occur whether they now be known or unknown.
I further agree that I will accept and abide by all rules and regulations of Bristol Mountain, as well as all obligations that may be imposed upon by Article 18 of the General Obligations Law or any other law of the State of New York.
I have fully read and understand this Agreement and all of its terms. I under- stand that this acknowledgement and assumption may affect my legal claims for damages in the event of my death or any injury to me. I nevertheless enter into this Agreement freely and voluntarily agree that it is a binding upon me, my heirs, assigns, and legal representatives.
I agree that the terms of this Agreement shall be binding and shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York and that the terms of this document shall be admissible in evidence as a binding legal document between me and the persons and entities listed above in this Agreement.