Climbing is an inherently dangerous activity. By entering Summit Climbing Gym and engaging in any activity on the premises, you accept the risks described below and release Summit Climbing Gym, LLC, its owners, staff, and affiliates from liability arising from your participation.
Assumption of Risk Falls from height, rope and harness failure, dropped equipment, collisions with other climbers, and injury from landing on bouldering mats are foreseeable outcomes of climbing. No gym protocol eliminates these risks.
I understand that the following activities are offered at Summit Climbing Gym and that each carries distinct and serious risks which I voluntarily accept:
Unroped climbing on walls up to 16 ft with padded landing zones. Risk of ankle, wrist, spinal, and head injury from falls and uncontrolled landings.
Rope climbing requiring the climber to clip quickdraws while ascending. Risk of long falls, rope burn, belayer error, and anchor failure.
Mechanical self-belay systems on designated walls. Risk of device malfunction, incorrect clip-in, and ground falls if the system is bypassed.
I acknowledge that any equipment rented from Summit Climbing Gym — including harnesses, climbing shoes, belay devices, chalk bags, and carabiners — has been visually inspected by staff at the time of issue and appears to be in serviceable condition.
I agree to inspect all rented equipment before use, to report any visible wear, damage, or malfunction immediately, and to use each item only for its intended purpose. I accept financial responsibility for rental gear lost or damaged through misuse during my session.
In the event of injury or medical emergency during my visit, I authorize Summit Climbing Gym staff to administer basic first aid and to contact emergency medical services on my behalf. I consent to examination, transport, and emergency treatment by qualified medical personnel, and I accept full financial responsibility for any medical care, ambulance transport, or hospitalization resulting from my participation. I agree to disclose relevant medical conditions, allergies, and emergency contact information on the signature page below.
By signing below, I confirm that I have read this document in full, that I understand its terms, and that I am signing it voluntarily. This waiver remains in effect for all future visits unless revoked in writing.