Liability Waiver,  Informed Consent, and Packing List
(fine print info)

A. Acknowledgment of Inherent Risks

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I understand that trapline travel in Yukon involves inherent and unavoidable risks, including but not limited to:

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• Remote travel with limited access to medical care and delayed emergency response

• Extreme cold, hypothermia, frostbite, wind, low visibility, variable ice conditions

• Overland hazards including uneven terrain, ice overflow, open water, creek crossings, avalanche terrain, muskeg, downed timber

• Travel by snowmachine as a passenger only; machine operation by guests is not permitted

• Wildlife encounters with bears, wolves, moose, and other animals

• Presence of traps, snares, firearms and knives; interaction only under guide supervision

• Cabin and camp hazards including wood stoves, hot surfaces and limited sanitation 

• Communication limitations because satellite devices are not always reliable

• Environmental exposures including smoke, sun glare, dehydration and cold

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I acknowledge risks may result in injury, illness, permanent disability, or death.

 

B. Participant Responsibilities

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• Follow guide instructions, safety briefings, and local regulations

• Disclose relevant medical conditions and medications before departure

• Wear eye protection and cold weather layers

• Wear helmets when riding snowmobiles

• Immediately report hazards, injuries, or equipment issues

• Respect culture, trapline privacy and harvesting practices

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C. Equipment

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• I understand that only guides operate snowmachines; I may ride as a passenger only

• I will not set, check, or handle traps or snares unless supervised by the guide

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D. Medical Treatment and Evacuation

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• I authorize the guide and rescuers to obtain emergency medical care for me if needed

• I understand evacuation may be delayed by weather, darkness, terrain, or resource availability, and I am responsible for associated costs unless covered by my insurance

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E. Insurance

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• I have or have been advised to obtain medical, evacuation, and travel insurance adequate for remote backcountry activities

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F. Assumption of Risk, Release, and Indemnity

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• I assume all risks of participation, both known and unknown

• I release and discharge the guide, owners, employees, contractors, volunteers, and landholders from liability for injury, illness, death, or property loss arising from participation, except to the extent caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct

• I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from claims arising from my participation

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G. Jurisdiction and Severability

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• This agreement is governed by the laws of Yukon Territory and applicable federal laws of Canada. If any portion is found unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.

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H. Declarations and Signatures

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• I am at least 18 years old

• I have participated in a 30 minute zoom interview with the guide

• I read and I understand this Liability Waiver and Informed Consent document

• I have had the opportunity to ask questions

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I:  Informed Consent to Participate

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• Tour name: Yukon Trapline Tour

• Overview: The fur industry has a long rich history in Canada. Fur from the Yukon Territory is some of the best quality to be found anywhere in the world. Each trapline is unique and has managed populations of furbearers. Since the Yukon uses a registered trapline system, licensed trappers have exclusive trapping rights in each respective area. The Yukon is currently the only jurisdiction in Canada that permits guided visitors to legally set traps. Participants get hands-on experience setting and checking traps.

• Group size: 1-2 participants and 1-2 guides

• Gender: Women and couples are welcome. Men can be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.

• Meals: Coffee, tea and meals are provided during the tour. Alcohol is not provided, but participants may bring their own alcohol.

• Communications: Starlink and/or iPhone15 satellite text with 24-hour check-in at 19:00

• Outdoor gear: Participant is responsible for bringing their own layered outdoor clothing, winter boots, sleeping bag, and 2 headlamps including batteries

• Emergency plan: make a bush shelter, return-to-cabin, or emergency-helicopter-evacuation

• Nearest hospital: Whitehorse General Hospital (50–100 km)

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J. Purpose and Nature of Activities

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• Backcountry travel on an active trapline. Experience hands-on trapping practices, wildlife ecology, and northern wilderness living skills. Practice using traps and snares, making sets, doing fur handling, and managing furbearer populations.

• Travel modes, as conditions allow, as a snowmachine passenger and short hikes

• Hands-on elements may include fire-building, stove use, and camp chores

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K. Foreseeable Risks and Discomforts

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• Cold exposure, wind chill, noise and vibration from machines

• Prolonged sitting or standing, lifting or pulling sleds, uneven footing

• Psychological stress from remoteness and environmental conditions

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L. Potential Benefits

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• Skill development in northern travel and safety

• Cultural and ecological learning

• Unique wilderness experience

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M. Alternatives

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• Choose not to participate

• Opt for shorter day trips or front-country interpretive programs if available

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N. Confidentiality and Cultural Respect

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• Photography and audio recording must follow the Photo and Media Policy

• Respect local knowledge, trapline privacy, and sensitive locations

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O. Voluntary Participation and Withdrawal

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• Participation is voluntary, however, withdrawal requires returning with the guide due to logistics and safety

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P. Questions

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• I understand I may ask questions now or at any time during the tour

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Q. Photo and Media Policy

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• I consent to personal trip sharing by guide and participant: [ ] Yes  [ ] No

• I consent to media being used by guide and participant for marketing (web, social, print): [ ] Yes  [ ] No

• I consent to educational use of media by guide and participant (presentations, workshops): [ ] Yes  [ ] No

• Some types of photos are not allowed including; animals in traps or snares, trapline privacy or sensitive locations.

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R. Medical Information

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• Allergies:

• Medical conditions:  

• Medications and schedule:  

• Dietary needs:  

• Cold sensitivity or prior frostbite:  

• Mobility considerations:  

• Emergency medications carried: [ ] EpiPen [ ] Inhaler [ ] Other:

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S. Emergency Contacts

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• Primary contact name and relationship:  

• Phone and Email:  

• Secondary contact name and relationship: 

• Phone and Email: 

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T. Fitness and Skill Statement

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I am physically able to participate in moderate to strenuous cold-weather activity at temperatures potentially below −30°C and have disclosed limitations

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U. Packing List​

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• long underwear (tops and bottoms) 

• warm wool socks (Smartwool, Darn Tough, etc.)

• hat, balaclava

• insulated work gloves

• large mitts (to go over gloves)

• work jacket (Carhartt, Dakota, etc.)

• insulated puffy jacket for warmth

• loose-fitting over-parka that sheds snow and protects the puffy jacket 

• wool pants/snowboarding pants

• work snow pants that go over wool pants/snowboard pants

• comfortable layers of wool or fleece clothes

• insulated winter boots/mukluks (Steger, Sorel -60C, Bunny boots, etc.)

• cabin slippers

• ski goggles (to protect face from wind while snowmobiling)

* And, it's a good idea to bring an inner vest with zipper pockets to hold your phone, camera and headlamp to keep the batteries warm!

 

• sleeping bag

• inner liner

• pillow case

* You will be sleeping in a warm woodstove-heated cabin with beds, sleeping mat, and pillow provided.

 

• 2 headlamps and charger​

• pocketknife/multi-tool (pack in checked bag if traveling via airplane)

• camera and charger

• power bank

• toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, lotion, lip chap, nail clippers, plus other personal hygiene items

• waterbottle/thermos 

• medical information and medications

• emergency contact information

• medical, evacuation and travel insurance information

• flight and hotel information

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