LifeTrail – Teen Hikes

Terms & Conditions of Booking and Participation

These Terms & Conditions apply to all LifeTrail Teen Hikes. By booking or participating, participants and guardians agree to the following.

Nature of the Activity

LifeTrail Teen Hikes are delivered as guided outdoor experiences.
They involve walking in natural environments over one or more days and may include uneven terrain, variable weather, physical exertion, and shared group activities.
Teen Hikes are not camps, programs, disability support services, mentoring services, therapeutic services, or personal care services.

Participant Eligibility & Suitability

Participation is subject to a participant’s ability to meet the normal requirements of a guided multiday hike, including:

• participating safely in a group setting,
• managing personal care and equipment with guidance,
• following instructions and making reasonable decisions.

LifeTrail reserves the right to decline or discontinue participation if, in the guide’s professional assessment, a participant’s health, behaviour, or capacity presents a safety risk to themselves or others.

Further details regarding preparation, safety, roles, and participation expectations are outlined in the Teen Hikes – Preparation, Safety & Participation Information page, which forms part of these Terms & Conditions.

Guide Authority & Safety Decisions

All decisions made by the guide during a hike are final and are made in the interest of:

• participant safety,
• group wellbeing,
• environmental conditions,
• and the ability to complete the hike safely.

The guide may alter, shorten, or cancel activities, routes, or itineraries at any time due to safety, weather, environmental conditions, or participant considerations.

Booking, Payment & Cancellations

Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of payment.
Cancellation terms, refund policies, and pricing are outlined on the relevant booking page and apply to all Teen Hikes unless otherwise stated.
LifeTrail reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a hike due to safety, environmental, or operational reasons.

Group Numbers & Ratios

Teen Hikes operate with minimum and maximum participant numbers.
Guide-to-participant ratios may be adjusted based on assessed risk, terrain, environmental conditions, and group composition.

Preparation Requirements

Participants may be required to attend mandatory pre-hike briefings and preparation sessions as a condition of participation.
Failure to complete required preparation may result in exclusion from the hike without refund.
Detailed preparation requirements are outlined in the Teen Hikes – Preparation, Safety & Participation Information page.

Health, Fitness & Medical Disclosure

Participants and guardians are responsible for ensuring that the participant is physically and mentally capable of participating in a multiday hike.
LifeTrail may request medical clearance based on risk assessment prior to participation.
Participants and guardians must disclose all relevant medical information accurately and promptly. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in exclusion from the hike and may affect insurance coverage.

First Aid & Emergency Response

Guides hold current first aid qualifications and carry appropriate first aid equipment.
First aid may be administered at the guide’s discretion where appropriate.
In the event of a medical emergency, LifeTrail may contact emergency services and share relevant medical information provided by the participant or guardian.
If evacuation is required, transportation and associated costs are the responsibility of the participant or guardian, unless otherwise directed by emergency services.

Drugs, Alcohol & Smoking

The use or possession of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.
Alcohol consumption during Teen Hikes is not permitted.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted during Teen Hikes.
Participants who breach these conditions may be excluded from the hike without refund.

Environmental Responsibility

Participants must follow Leave No Trace principles and respect:

• the natural environment,
• wildlife,
• campsites,
• other trail users.

Damage to the environment or property may result in exclusion from the hike.

Risk Acknowledgement

Participants and guardians acknowledge that outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including but not limited to:

• slips, trips, and falls,
• physical exertion and fatigue,
• injury from terrain, equipment, or weather,
• aggravation of pre-existing medical conditions,
• burns, cuts, bites, or stings,
• delays in emergency response due to remote locations.

By participating, these risks are voluntarily accepted.

Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, LifeTrail, its guides, assistants, and associates are not liable for loss, damage, injury, or death arising from participation in Teen Hikes, except where required by law.
Participants and guardians agree to release and indemnify LifeTrail against claims arising from participation, except where liability cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law.

NDIS Funding & Third-Party Payments

Use of NDIS or other third-party funding does not change the nature of the activity.
Teen Hikes are delivered as guided outdoor experiences regardless of payment source.
Any additional agreements relating to funding are separate from these Terms & Conditions.

Personal Property

Participants are responsible for their own personal equipment and belongings.
LifeTrail is not responsible for loss, damage, or theft of personal property.

Photography & Media

LifeTrail may take photographs or videos during hikes for promotional purposes.
Consent preferences must be communicated in writing prior to the hike.

Communication & Questions

Participants and guardians are encouraged to discuss suitability, preparation, and expectations before booking.
By booking, participants and guardians confirm they have read and understood:

• these Terms & Conditions, and
• the Teen Hikes – Preparation, Safety & Participation Information page.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Western Australia.