Hiking and other outdoor Club activities are inherently
dangerous. Each of us assumes all the risks whenever we participate. Each person must be
sure the activity does not exceed his/her ability. Consult a physician if you have any
question concerning your health or ability to participate, and call the leader if you have
any question concerning the activity. Each person is responsible for being properly
equipped. Hiking boots and suitable clothing are necessities for all hikes. Unless the
activity description states otherwise, always bring lunch, water, and rain gear. The
location, duration, and degree of difficulty of each activity are determined by the
leader. The hike or activity leaders are not employees or agents of NHOC. They are
volunteers who want each participant to enjoy a safe, pleasant outdoor activity. They must
have your complete attention and cooperation. In order to participate in a hike, each
person must have read and signed the SIGN IN/RELEASE FORM.
We invite non-members to participate in one Club activity as our guest, after reading
and signing the SIGN IN/RELEASE FORM, before joining the Club. We recommend that guests
and new members begin with "C" level hikes.
The registration/release form contains the following statement. "By participating
in this hike or activity, I agree to be solely responsible for and ASSUME THE RISK of my
own safety and the safety of minor children accompanying me. I acknowledge that these
activities contain elements of hazard and risk which could result in damage, injury, or
death. I agree to RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Nassau Hiking and Outdoor Club, its
members, officers, directors, and hike/activity leaders from liability, claims, demands,
or any causes of action arising from my participation in these activities. This release is
expressly intended to release the Club, its members, officers, directors, and
hike/activity leaders for its or their fault, carelessness, or negligence in the
supervision of Club activities. I know of no physical impediment or disability which would
prevent me from completing the activity without injury, and I represent that I am
physically capable and properly dressed and equipped to do so. I agree to follow the
leaders's instructions, to stay with the group, and not to proceed ahead of the group
without the leader's consent. My signature indicates that I have read and understand this
statement, and that I agree to its content."
Meeting places. Lake Success refers to the Lake Success Shopping Center on Union
Turnpike between New Hyde Park and Lakeville Road opposite the office complex. Meet at the
east end of the shopping center, behind Republic National Bank and Deli King. In Penn
Station meet at the LIRR Info Booth.
A Hikes: Over 9 miles; fast pace; possibly steep climbs, up and down all day
B Hikes: Under 9 miles; moderate pace; some climbing, possibly up and down all
day but not too steeply. Or a long, flat hike of 9 miles or more.
C Hike: Under 6 miles, usually on flat terrain at a leisurely pace.