Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl
Operated by Plumas Ski Club (PSC) 

⚠️ WARNING – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING

This is a Release of Liability and Waiver of Certain Legal Rights, including the right to sue. 

Winter Activities Warning, Assumption of Risk, Full Release of Liability & Indemnification Agreement

1. Definitions & Scope of Activities

The person for whom a rope tow ticket or access pass is issued shall be referred to as the “Participant.”
The “Undersigned” refers to the Participant if age 18 or older, or both the Participant and the Participant’s parent or legal guardian if the Participant is under 18.

The Undersigned understand and agree that participation in skiing, snowboarding, rope tow use, sledding, and all related winter recreational activities, including use of ski area facilities, base areas, parking areas, access roads, and surrounding terrain at the Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl (collectively, the “Activity”) is hazardous and involves the risk of serious injury or death, or damage to property.  These hazards include, but are not limited to:  transportation to and from the ski area; equipment failure or malfunction; variation and/or steepness of terrain; variation or changes in snow surface, including but not limited to, ice, bare spots, rocks, stumps, debris, cliffs, padded barriers; subsurface of snow, trees, light poles, signs, buildings, roads, walkways, ramps, stairs, jumps; variation of weather conditions that may cause injuries, such as frost bite, heat exhaustion, sunburn, hypothermia and dehydration, and limited visibility; negligence of the Undersigned, or others; impact of collision with other participants, skiers, spectators, facility volunteers or employees, facility equipment, motor vehicles, grooming equipment, snow cats; dangers associated with exposure to the natural elements, including, but not limited to avalanches, rock falls, inclement weather, thunder, lightning, severe wind, temperature and other weather conditions; slippery surfaces in base areas, walkways, and parking areas; rope tow equipment, towers, cables, loading/unloading areas, and operator error.

The Undersigned understands and is aware that the above description of risk is not complete and unknown or unanticipated risk may result in injury, illness, death or property damage. 

2. Assumption of Risk

The Undersigned voluntarily choose to participate in the Activity with full knowledge and acceptance of these risks, whether known or unknown, inherent or otherwise. 

3. No Workers’ Compensation / Insurance Responsibility

The Participant is not an employee of Plumas Ski Club. PSC does not provide workers’ compensation, accident, medical, or health insurance coverage for Participants. The Undersigned acknowledge responsibility for obtaining their own medical and health insurance. 

4. Release of Liability & Indemnification

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Activity, the Undersigned hereby fully release, waive, hold harmless, indemnify, discharge, and covenant not to sue Plumas Ski Club, Plumas Eureka Ski Bowl, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks), the State of California, and all affiliated entities, landowners, officers, directors, volunteers, employees, agents, and insurers (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, actions, or causes of action for injury or death to persons or damage to property arising out of or related to participation in the Activity, including claims based on the alleged or actual negligence (including failure to take responsible steps to protect against the risks of the activities) of any Released Party, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

The Undersigned further agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims or expenses, including attorney’s fees, arising from the Participant’s involvement in the Activity. 

5. Covenant Not to Sue

The Undersigned agree not to bring any claim or lawsuit against any Released Party related to participation in the Activity and understand that this agreement bars recovery for injuries or damages to the fullest extent permitted by law. 

6. Governing Law & Venue

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any legal action shall be brought exclusively in the county and state where the Activity occurred. 

7. Minors

If the Participant is under 18 years of age, the Undersigned parent or legal guardian acknowledges that they are signing on behalf of the minor and waiving certain legal rights on the minor’s behalf. The parent or guardian further agrees to the indemnification obligations contained in this Agreement. 

8. Severability & Binding Effect

This Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law. If any portion is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. This Agreement is binding upon the Undersigned and their heirs, assigns, and legal representatives. 

9. Acknowledgment of Understanding

The Undersigned acknowledge that:

●     This Agreement is a legally binding contract

●     They have read and understand its contents

●     They are giving up substantial legal rights

●     Participation is voluntary