Details to know before your purchase:
Every participant will be required to bring a signed waiver with them upon arrival the day of the event. The waiver will be sent in an attachment with a follow-up email. If a paddling trip, all participants must have basic paddling skills, wear a PFD/Life vest and be capable of self-rescue in the water. No more than 2 children under the age of 12 per adult guardian. While Georgia Conservancy staff and other Outfitters may assist on some trips and be available with medical and/or First Aid training (those individuals will be identified), we cannot personally ensure the safety of all participants. Unlike a commercial trip in which paid guides direct you through each bend of the river or lead you into the wilderness, Georgia Conservancy trips, whether a paddle, adventure, or service trip, are all designed to be your adventure, and as such, you are responsible for your own safety. All participants are assuming risks (some of which are outlined in our liability waiver) while participating in a Georgia Conservancy Stewardship Trip.
i) Cancellation/Refund Policy
Georgia Conservancy trips are non-transferable and are hosted rain or shine. The Georgia Conservancy reserves the right cancel or shorten any trip before departure as well as change the itinerary. If you have any questions about the trip price and what the payment includes, please contact Laura Buckmaster (lbuckmaster@gaconservancy.org) before you register.
Notification Prior to the Trip Refund Policy
30 days or more Full refund using the original method of payment
15 to 29 days Refund total paid less $10 processing fee*
4 to 14 days Refund 50% of total paid*
3 days & under No refund
* We cannot guarantee the refund in the original method of payment and refunds may be made by check.
If a trip is cancelled and not rescheduled by Georgia Conservancy, then all participants will receive a full refund. This refund does not include the Xorbia processing fees.
If a trip is cancelled and then rescheduled, each participant may receive a full refund if they request cancellation within 1 week of being notified of the new trip date.
ii) Acceptable Behavior and Policies for Participants (Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco):
As part of our mission to provide healthy experiences we have several policies for behavior on trips. All illegal substances are prohibited. There’s one easy way to wreck your trip (and your friends’) with the Georgia Conservancy: over consumption of alcohol. Alcohol can pose a serious risk to your health and others when consumed during a trip and will dehydrate you. That being said participants 21 years of age or older ARE welcome to B.Y.O.B. (Bring your own beverages) and enjoy them on GAC trips if used in a responsible manner that does not jeopardize the safety of yourself and others. If your behavior negatively impacts other participants that behavior will not be tolerated. Please be considerate of smoking around others.
iii) Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC):
All water-based programming participants (including all paddlesport programs) must acknowledge the ability to perform the following EEC:
-Breathe independently (i.e. not require medical devices to sustain breathing)
-Independently maintain sealed airway passages while under water
-Independently hold head upright without head / neck support
-Manage personal care independently or with assistance of a companion
-Manage personal mobility independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance
-Follow instructions and effectively communicate independently or with the assistance of a companion
-Paddlesports program participants must also acknowledge the ability to perform the following EEC:
-Independently turn from face-down to face-up and remain floating face-up while wearing a properly fitted life jacket
-Get in / out of a paddle craft independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance
-Independently get out from under a capsized paddlecraft
-Re-enter the paddlecraft following deep water capsize independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance
-Maintain a safe body position while attempting skills, activities, and rescues listed in the appropriate course outline, and have the --ability to recognize and identify to others when such efforts would be unsafe given your personal situation
v.) Discrimination and Harassment Policy:
No harassment of any kind will be tolerated by any participants or staff during any Georgia Conservancy event. It is your responsibility to report any misconduct to the staff or other Georgia Conservancy Authorities.
vi.) Rental Equipment Use Policy:
Participants are responsible for any rental gear they receive during a trip. If you are unfamiliar with the set-up or correct function of the gear it is your responsibility to seek out a conservancy staff member to show you. We love talking gear so don’t be afraid to ask questions!
vii.) LNT/Recycling
The Georgia Conservancy strives to adhere to Leave No Trace (LNT) Guidelines for all trips/events. We provide recycling options for every trip as well so please ask us before you throw away any recyclables in the wrong container.
If you understand this information, click AGREE. (Violations of these policies can result in the participant being removed from the event without a refund).