Mountain bike trail Assumption of Risk signage text
The text below is
aligned with ski resort, mountain bike trail, bike park, and skatepark
assumption of risk language. It is recommended that this text be on a dedicated
sign or a stand-alone text box at all trailhead kiosk/access points, yellow
background with red highlights (peer standard adopted in the ski, terrain park
and trail sectors).
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You control the degree of risk
you will encounter when using these recreation trails. Do not attempt to travel
over the natural and man-made trail features unless you have the skill and
ability to control your speed at all times, navigate rough terrain, steep
pitches and drop offs, avoid hazards on and near the trail, and avoid other users.
·
These trails are unsupervised.
You are responsible for your own safety.
·
Riding these trails exposes you
to the risk of serious injury. Injury can arise from your own actions, actions
of other users, the shape and surface of the trail and technical features,
debris on or near the trails, or the surrounding natural environment. Injury
can arise from potential negligence on the part of trail users, trail builders
or work crews, or the land owners. You assume the risk of injury in using these
recreation trails and the features on each trail.
·
Sections of these trails vary
in difficulty. It is your responsibility to understand the difficulty rating
symbols, choose trails and features that are within your ability, and to ride
within your ability.
·
Man-made and natural technical
trail features, high speeds, jumping, and drop offs substantially increase the
potential for injury. All of these potential hazards may be encountered on
these trails.
·
Inspect sections of trail
before riding them. Rough trails, roots, rocks, logs, steep gradients, and
man-made features create potential hazards. Conditions may change during the
day. Rain may make the surface slippery. Ice may be present in sub-zero
weather. Inclement weather may increase the difficulty of a trail or feature.
·
You assume the risk of using
these trails!
Separate box at
bottom: The landowner and trail management group's liability is limited as outlined with the information
contained in this notice and as set forth in the Occupier’s Liability Act, RSBC 1996 c.337. (insert your own provinces OLA title instead!).