2009/2010 SEASON PASS POLICIES, CONDITIONS & RELEASE
You are the privileged owner of a Season
Pass. To make the system work, it is imperative all Passholders follow these
simple rules and agree in writing to be bound by the policies and conditions on
this application. The term "user" as used throughout this RELEASE includes, but
is not limited to skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, hikers and any other
recreational users, regardless of the season.
This season pass is a revocable license under the laws of Idaho and is revocable at
the sole decision of the licensor, Schweitzer. The issuance of a pass
authorizes the licensee to use related recreational amenities at Schweitzer
Mountain in Bonner County, Idaho. The licensee agrees that he does not and
shall not claim at any time any interest or estate of any kind or extent
whatsoever in Schweitzer or its premises by virtue of this license or use
hereunder.
1. In issuing this season pass, Schweitzer Mountain Ski Operations LLC, dba
Schweitzer, makes no guarantees as to opening date, days of operation, or lifts
and trails in operation. Refunds, exchanges or transfers will not be given due
to late opening, early closing or conditions. The buyer of a season pass
assumes all risk of a marginal snow year.
2. Season Passes are NON-TRANSFERRABLE
and may not be resold. Fraudulent use or violation of any Federal, State, or
local laws or Schweitzer area policies may result in pass cancelation without
refund. Schweitzer has the right to
revoke privileges at its own discretion for any reason, including but not
limited to inappropriate behavior, violations of ski area boundary policy
(failure to use open gates), ducking ropes, failure to observe/obey signage,
etc. Purchaser agrees to display season
pass at all times when accessing lifts.
3. Passes are NON-REFUNDABLEexcept under limited
conditions with a $35 handling fee. Please see our refund policy for
specifics
4. Lost Season Pass: If your Season Pass is lost or stolen,
you must report it to the Schweitzer Season Pass office immediately. A
charge of $25.00 will be made for reissuing
a new pass. If
you find your lost pass, you are required to immediately notify Schweitzer and
return it to the Season Pass Office
5.Forgotten Season Pass:Only
two (2) day tickets will be issued for the entire ski season .After
2 free replace tickets have been issued a day ticket purchase will be required
for each time forgotten. If your ticket or Season Pass is found on
another person, you will lose your pass privileges for the remainder of the
season with no compensation
and/or be subject to civil fines.
6. The purchaser and/or user of this pass understands that all types of mountain
recreation are hazardous sports and accepts and assumes the inherent risks of
mountain recreation including but not limited to: changing weather conditions;
bare spots; variations in snow, ice and terrain along with bumps, moguls,
stumps, forest growth and debris and rocks; loose gravel and dirt, uneven
terrain; grooming and other types of equipment on slopes; lift towers and other
structures and their components; collisions with others and the recreational user's
failure to participate within their own individual ability. In using the pass
and recreating at the area, such dangers are recognized and accepted whether
they are marked or unmarked. The user realizes that falls and collisions and
other accidents do occur and that serious injury or death may result and,
therefore, assumes the burden of being in control at all times. IN
CONSIDERATION FOR EACH AND EVERY RIDE ON ANY SKI LIFT DEVICE, THE USER OF THIS
PASS HEREBY RELEASES AND HOLDS HARMLESS SCHWEITZER AND ITS AGENTS FROM ANY AND
ALL CLAIMS AND LIABILITIES, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PASS.
7. ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND ALL OTHERS NAMED, INCLUDING ANY MINOR CHILDREN, ON THIS
SEASON PASS APPLICATION,
I HEREBY RELEASE SCHWEITZER AND ITS OWNERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES FROM ANY AND
ALL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY TO MYSELF AND ALL OTHERS NAMED ON THIS
SEASON PASS APPLICATION,
INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS, ACCEPTING MYSELF THE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
AND ALL SUCH DAMAGE OR INJURY OF ANY KIND WHICH MAY RESULT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM
THE USE OF THIS PASS.
8. In consideration of using Schweitzer's facilities, I CONTRACTUALLY AGREE that
ALL claims for injury and/or death shall be GOVERNED by IDAHO STATE LAW and EXCLUSIVE
JURISDICTION shall be in the State of Idaho.
I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents.
A parent or guardian will need to accept full responsibility for all expenses incurred as a result of the minor's participation in recreating at Schweitzer.