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Message P.O. Box 1660 · Banff, Alberta T1L 1J6 · Toll Free 1-800-661-0252 · Direct (403) 762-7100 WHENEVER “YOU”, “I”, “ME”, “MY”, “MYSELF”, OR “PARTICIPANT” IS USED IN THIS AGREEMENT, IT REFERS TO THE MINOR PARTICIPANT NAMED HEREIN AND THEIR PARENTS/LEGAL GUARDIANS WHO HAVE ENTERED INTO THIS AGREEMENT ON MINOR PARTICIPANT’S BEHALF WITHOUT HAVING TO RESTATE THAT INTENT EVERY TIME “YOU”, “I”, “ME”, “MY”, “MYSELF”, OR “PARTICIPANT” IS USED. In consideration of CMH (as defined below) accepting my application for and permitting me to participate in a helicopter hiking and /or mountaineering trip and/or other summer adventure experience (collectively referred to below as a “CMH Summer Adventures and Mountaineering Trip”) on lands owned by or under the control of CMH or the Province (as defined below) or elsewhere, the following Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk, Warning, Indemnity and Consent to Medical Treatment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into by me with and for the benefit of: “Canadian Mountain Holidays LP” doing business as “CMH Summer Adventures” and Alpine Helicopters Inc. and their parent companies, affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively “CMH”) and and His Majesty the King in Right of the Province of British Columbia (“Province”) the “Personnel” (as defined below) I waive any and all claims that I have or may in the future have against, and release from all liability and agree not to sue, CMH, the Province and any of their shareholders, directors, officers, employees, servants, hiking, high mountain activities and mountaineering guides, helicopter pilots, helicopter maintenance personnel, agents, contractors, suppliers, equipment manufacturers and distributors, including but not limited to Amer Sport Canada, ASC Sports Canada Inc., Salomon Canada Inc. and Atomic Canada, helipad providers, representatives, health professionals and other guests, as well as their respective successors and assigns (collectively, the “Personnel”) for any personal injury, death, property damage or other loss that I sustain during or as a result of any CMH Summer Adventures and Mountaineering Trip due to any cause whatsoever on the part of any one or more of CMH, the Province, the Personnel or others, including: (a) negligence (the meaning of which includes failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent and careful person would use under similar circumstances and failure to meet standards of care in the hiking, mountaineering and/or adventure industry in the Province of British Columbia for the safety of hikers, mountaineers and adventurers); (b) breach of any other duty imposed by law, including any duty imposed by occupiers’ liability or other legislation; (c) breach of any contract; and (d) mistakes or errors in judgment of any kind. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS INHERENT IN HIKING, HIGH MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES AND MOUNTAINEERING AND I AM AWARE THAT HELICOPTER HIKING, HIGH MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES AND MOUNTAINEERING HAS CERTAIN ADDITIONAL DANGERS AND RISKS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: HIGH MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES: including zip lining, climbing via ferrata and ropes courses where clothing or hair becoming caught in harness, carabineer or pulley system and fear or anxiety associated with heights or participation in the high adventure activity. AVALANCHES, ROCK FALL, ICE FALL: which can frequently occur in the mountain terrain used for hiking, high mountain activities and mountaineering and may be caused by man-made structures, including without limitation, towers, stairs, bridges, platforms or other landing systems, rock walls, cables, swings, zip lines or bridges, or by natural forces including steepness of slopes, snow or ice depth, instability of the snowpack or rock or glacier, or changing weather conditions, or by climbers, adventurers or hikers, or by aircraft or helicopter or the failure for any reason of CMH or its Personnel to predict whether the terrain is safe for hiking and mountaineering or where or when an avalanche, rock fall or ice fall may or may not occur; MOUNTAINOUS AND STEEP TERRAIN: where a fall, whether roped or unroped, may cause injury or death. In addition, the mountainous areas used for hiking, high mountain activities and mountaineering have areas and steep slopes which in their natural state have many RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WARNING, INDEMNITY AND CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT AGREEMENT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF THE OCCUPIERS’ LIABILITY ACT OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Initial: Initial: PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW INFORMATION ON BEHALF OF THE MINOR: Name of Minor: Date of Birth: (legal name as shown on passport) (mm/dd/yyyy) Sex: Address: City: State/Prov: Zip/Postal Code: Country: Has the minor hiked/skied/boarded with CMH in the past? YES | NO Emergency Contact Name: (preferably someone not traveling with you) Emergency Contact Phone: Emergency Contact Relation: Page 1 of 3 | Ver: Mar 2025 Summer English Minor Paper For Office Use Only – Family Name: Guest ID: Season: ___ Validator: _______

dangerous obstacles and hazards which may be hidden or covered by snow. Some of these obstacles and hazards include glacier crevasses, ice and snow cornices, tree wells, tree stumps, creeks, rocks and boulders, forest deadfall, holes and depressions, and varying and difficult snow and climbing conditions. These mountainous areas and steep slopes may also have dangerous man-made obstacles and hazards which may include rock walls, swings, zip lines, bridges, logging and other roads, steep road banks, fences and other structures. The areas used for hiking, high mountain activities and mountaineering may not have been travelled previously and are not regularly patrolled or examined. Because of forested areas, wild and rugged terrain or bad weather, hikers, adventurers and mountaineers may become lost or separated from their guides or companions. Communication in this mountain terrain is always difficult and, in the event of an accident, rescue and medical treatment may not be available; AIRCRAFT AND HELICOPTER TRAVEL: additional risks are posed by aircraft and helicopter travel in mountainous areas and in rapidly changing weather conditions; EQUIPMENT – RENTED OR OWNED: I am aware that equipment used for hiking, high mountain activities and mountaineering may fail. The equipment used may include, but is not limited to, swings, zip lines, pulleys, bridges, trolleys, tethers, cables, carabineers, ropes, helmets, harnesses, climbing protection, ice tools, skis, boots, ski poles, and avalanche transceivers. Equipment may be provided by CMH, its guides, or other hikers and climbers or it may be affixed to the mountain or trail. I REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY ME OR A PARTICIPANT ONLINE, IN-PERSON, OR OTHERWISE TO PERSONNEL WILL BE OR IS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HEIGHT, WEIGHT, AGE. I AGREE THAT IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM CMH OF ANY CHANGES TO MY OR PARTICIPANT’S INFORMATION PRIOR TO RENTING OR USING EQUIPMENT. I accept for use “AS IS” and without any warranty express or implied, all equipment provided by CMH and to return either before use or promptly after discovery for replacement, repair or service any equipment I have reason to believe to be damaged or defective. I accept full responsibility for the care of the equipment and agree to be responsible for the replacement at full retail value of any equipment damaged or not returned; WEATHER: weather conditions may be extreme and can change rapidly without warning; ALTITUDE: the altitude of areas used for hiking, high mountain activities and mountaineering may cause illness or death; WILD ANIMALS: which are unpredictable in nature and may attack mountain travelers; WATERCRAFT: I am aware of the risks of the use of any watercraft for transport or adventure. The risks may include, but are not limited to, frigid water, unpredictable currents, submerged rocks and rock outcroppings, fallen trees, waterfalls, sinking, capsizing, swamping, uncontrolled drifting, and collisions with other crafts or obstacles. I acknowledge that there is as a significant risk of injury or death from these hazards, including by drowning or from hypothermia or delay in rescue. LAKE AND FLY FISHING: I am aware that fishing in fast flowing rivers and streams, large and small lakes, either by wading or using watercrafts or floatation equipment, can have unforeseen dangers and hazards including slipping and falling on rocks beneath the surface or being swept away in rapids or fast moving water; and I also am aware of the risk of drowning if I become submerged while wearing fishing waders. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AREAS: I am aware of the risks associated with transport through mountainous areas including rapidly changing road and highway and weather conditions and the risks of using aircrafts, motor coaches, vans and taxis which may or may not be owned and/or operated by CMH. CMH, ITS PERSONNEL AND OTHER GUESTS, HIKERS AND MOUNTAINEERS: I am aware that there are risks associated with the conduct, including negligence, of CMH, its Personnel and of all other guests, hikers, adventurers and mountaineers whether they are associated with CMH or independent hikers, adventurers or mountaineers. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL: I understand and agree that I will never board a helicopter, hike, participate in high mountain activities such as via ferratas or mountaineer while under the influence of alcohol or any drug, including marijuana, that could impair my ability to safely perform these activities, regardless of whether prescribed, legal or illegal, and I acknowledge that any failure on my part to comply will jeopardize the safety of myself and others and can result in my being not allowed to participate in the sole discretion of a guide. OTHER RISKS RELATED TO LODGE LIFE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES: I am aware that there are additional risks involved with staying at CMH’s lodges, including using their equipment and facilities, such as: climbing wall and other climbing equipment, gym equipment, whirlpool, hiking, cold plunge, which risks include misuse of, condition of and hidden defects in the equipment and facilities; falling off the wall or ropes; loose or damaged hand or toe holds; failure or malfunction of ropes, cables, or other gear or devises including broken ropes or cables, tethers, pulleys, and harnesses, slipping and falling; the possibility of physical strain or injury, infection, intoxication, allergic reactions and contagious diseases; drowning, water immersion or hypothermia, open water hazards, unstable ice and snow, wet, slick or uneven surfaces. I ASSUME AND ACCEPT ALL THE RISKS AND DANGERS OF HIKING, HIGH MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES AND MOUNTAINEERING INCLUDING THOSE LISTED ABOVE AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR OTHER LOSS AS A RESULT. I AGREE THAT, ALTHOUGH CMH AND THE PERSONNEL MAY TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISKS AND INCREASE THE SAFETY OF HIKING, HIGH MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES AND MOUNTAINEERING AND TO DETERMINE WHETHER A PARTICULAR MOUNTAIN IS SAFE FROM THE RISK OF AVALANCHE OR OTHER HAZARDS, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR CMH OR THE PERSONNEL TO MAKE HIKING, HIGH MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES AND MOUNTAINEERING COMPLETELY SAFE OR TO PREDICT WITH COMPLETE ASSURANCE WHETHER THE TERRAIN IS SAFE. I WILLINGLY ACCEPT THESE RISKS AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT EVEN IF CMH OR ANY OF THE PERSONNEL ARE FOUND IN LAW TO BE NEGLIGENT OR IN BREACH OF A DUTY OF CARE OR ANY OTHER OBLIGATION TO ME IN THEIR CONDUCT OF ANY COMPONENT OF ANY CMH SUMMER ADVENTURES AND MOUNTAINEERING TRIP. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE: I agree that in the event I require medical assistance, consultation, treatment or services, my relationship with the health professional and any dispute arising therefrom will be governed by the laws of the Province of British Columbia or such other location where the assistance, consultation, treatment or services took place. PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO: I understand that CMH reserves the right to take photographic or film records of any of its trips and hereby agree that CMH may use any such photographic or film records for promotional and/or commercial purposes, as well as approve such use by third parties with whom CMH may engage in joint marketing, without any remuneration to me. I hereby assign all right, title, and interest I may have in or to any and all media in which my name or likeness might be used by CMH. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND GOVERNING LAW In signing this Agreement, I am not relying on any oral, written or visual statements of any kind, including promotional statements made by CMH in CMH Summer Adventures brochures or other brochures or by any of the Personnel or by the Province to induce me to go on a CMH Summer Adventures and Mountaineering Trip. I confirm, as the parent/legal guardian of the minor participating in the CMH Summer Adventures and Mountaineering Trip, that the minor has the capacity of discernment (the meaning of which is the ability to fully understand a given situation and the consequences of one’s actions). I confirm that I am at least the age of nineteen years, that I have had sufficient time to read and understand what I am agreeing to in this Agreement before signing it and that it will be binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and successors. I agree that this Agreement and the terms it contains will be governed exclusively in all respects by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia. I hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of British Columbia and I agree that no other courts can exercise jurisdiction over the agreements and claims referred to herein. Any litigation to enforce this Agreement or arising out of my CMH Summer Adventures and Mountaineering Trip and/or other summer experience shall be instituted in the Province of British Columbia and nowhere else. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be void or unenforceable as a matter of law, it shall be deemed severed from this Agreement, and the remaining terms shall survive and remain in full force and effect. I agree that the terms “high mountain activities” "summer adventures" “helicopter mountaineering” “Heli-Mountaineering” “mountaineering” “Helicopter Hiking” “Heli-Hiking” and “Hiking” herein include rock climbing, climbing via ferrata or ropes, ziplining, walking, scrambling, ice climbing, skiing and other similar activities and the terms “mountaineer” “adventurer” and "hiker" includes zip liner, walker, scrambler, rock climber, ice climber, climber via ferrata or ropes and skier. THIS AGREEMENT RELEASES CMH, THE PERSONNEL, THE PROVINCE AND ALPINE HELICOPTERS INC. FROM LIABILITY – PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY. By signing this Agreement, you are making a commitment. On the strength of this commitment, we will charter an expensive helicopter, stock food and helicopter fuel, provide vacation planning services, maintain a highly trained staff and turn away others who would like the space we are holding for you. 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I UNDERSTAND THAT BY EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT THAT ALL RELEASES AND WAIVERS CONTAINED HEREIN WILL APPLY TO EACH BOOKING AND TO EVERY CMH SUMMER ADVENTURES AND MOUNTAINEERING TRIP THAT NAMED MINOR PARTICIPATE IN THIS SUMMER SEASON (JUNE 1ST TO OCTOBER 31ST) WITHOUT REQUIRING ME TO SIGN AN ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL CMH ADVENTURES AND MOUNTAINEERING TRIP THAT NAMED MINOR PARTICIPATE IN DURING THE SAME SUMMER SEASON. PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW INFORMATION FOR THE 2nd PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN Name: Date Signed: (legal name as shown on passport) (mm/dd/yyyy) Address: City: State/Prov: Zip/Postal Code: Country: Email: Cell Phone: 2nd PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: I UNDERSTAND THAT BY EXECUTING THIS AGREEMENT THAT ALL RELEASES AND WAIVERS CONTAINED HEREIN WILL APPLY TO EACH BOOKING AND TO EVERY CMH SUMMER ADVENTURES AND MOUNTAINEERING TRIP THAT NAMED MINOR PARTICIPATE IN THIS SUMMER SEASON (JUNE 1ST TO OCTOBER 31ST) WITHOUT REQUIRING ME TO SIGN AN ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL CMH ADVENTURES AND MOUNTAINEERING TRIP THAT NAMED MINOR PARTICIPATE IN DURING THE SAME SUMMER SEASON. PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW INFORMATION FOR THE 1ST PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN Name: Date Signed: (legal name as shown on passport) (mm/dd/yyyy) Address: City: State/Prov: Zip/Postal Code: Country: Email: Cell Phone: 1ST PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: Page 3 of 3 | Ver: Mar 2025 Summer English Minor Paper Your Privacy Matters This information is collected with regard to the Personal Information Protection Acts of British Columbia and Alberta. Your information is required by CMH to accept your booking on a CMH Summer Adventures and Mountaineering Trip. It will be used to contact you regarding your booking, payments, services and other trips and programs offered by CMH or through organizations associated with CMH. Financial information will only be used to process payment. If you prefer not to receive any additional promotional material please e-mail us at yourprivacy@alterramtnco.com. If you have questions about the collection or use of this information please call 1-800-661-0252 PLEASE COMPLETE THE BELOW INFORMATION FOR THE NON-FAMILY MEMBER WITNESS Name: Date Signed: _____________ (legal name as shown on passport) (mm/dd/yyyy) Address: City: ____ State/Prov: Zip/Postal Code: Country: ____ Email: Cell Phone: NON-FAMILY MEMBER WITNESS SIGNATURE: