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Alaska Rainbow Adventures
Alaska Rainbow Adventures
Southwest Alaska  ·  Est. 1993
Terms, Conditions & Liability Agreement

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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE

This is a binding legal agreement that affects your legal rights. By signing this agreement, you waive certain legal rights including the right to sue. Please read carefully and consult an attorney if you have questions. This agreement is governed by Alaska state law.

Participant Information

Participant Responsibility: Participants acknowledge that they are solely responsible for determining whether they are physically and mentally capable of safely participating in wilderness activities including hiking, wading, rafting, camping, and travel in remote environments. Participants agree to disclose any medical conditions, injuries, or limitations that may affect their safety.

Travel Insurance Requirement

Guests are required to purchase travel insurance sufficient to cover all nonrefundable trip payments and related travel expenses. Before purchasing a policy, guests must confirm directly with the insurer—in writing—that coverage applies if Alaska Rainbow Adventures cancels or cannot operate the expedition because river, water, weather, wildfire, natural-disaster or other wilderness conditions make the trip unsafe or impracticable, even when commercial airline or air-taxi service has not completely ceased.

Many policies cover only specifically named events. General “trip cancellation” or weather coverage may not cover an operator’s safety-based cancellation caused by high water, flooded campsites, unsafe river conditions or similar circumstances. Guests should provide the insurer with this exact scenario and obtain written confirmation of coverage before the policy’s review or refund period expires.

We strongly recommend — but do not require — additional coverage such as:

  • Emergency medical evacuation
  • Coverage for remote wilderness activities
  • Helicopter evacuation
  • Pandemic-related cancellation
  • “Cancel For Any Reason” (CFAR) upgrades
Why This Matters

Remote Southwest Alaska runs on weather, small aircraft, and tight logistics. Delays happen. Occasionally, plans change.

Without coverage, delays, cancellations, or missed connections remain the guest’s responsibility.

If standard trip-cancellation coverage does not include these circumstances, guests should ask whether broader coverage or a Cancel for Any Reason benefit is available and carefully review its limits, purchase deadlines and reimbursement percentage.

Alaska Rainbow Adventures does not sell insurance, interpret policies, guarantee coverage or make claim decisions. The guest is responsible for selecting suitable coverage and complying with all policy requirements.

Insurance Timing

Standard travel insurance can typically be purchased well after booking. Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage must typically be purchased within 14–21 days of your initial deposit.

Need Help?

Coverage questions must be answered in writing by the insurer or a licensed insurance professional. Alaska Rainbow Adventures cannot determine whether a policy provides the required protection.

Given the remoteness of Southwest Alaska and the realities of bush-plane travel, travel insurance is essential protection against significant financial loss.

Terms and Conditions

Health and Safety Requirements

Medical Fitness and Disclosure: Participation requires adequate physical condition for wilderness activities including hiking, wading in rivers, and camping. You must disclose any medical conditions that could affect your safety or participation.

Booking and Reservations

All trips are booked first-come, first-served and subject to prior commitments. Spaces are not guaranteed until confirmed with required deposit. Group size limits: Standard trips 2–10 persons, Togiak River maximum 6 guests (federal permit requirement), Goodnews and Kanektok Rivers maximum 8 guests. Single anglers may join existing trips subject to availability.

Weight Restrictions

Weight limit: 250 pounds per person including all personal gear and any equipment rented from us. We will attempt to accommodate additional weight whenever possible within the limits of available aircraft. This may result in additional charges for extra aircraft capacity, requirement to leave excess items behind at the departure point, or no guarantee of accommodation beyond the 250 lb limit.

Payment Terms

Deposits and Payment Schedule: 50% deposit required to confirm booking, due within 15 days of requesting space. Balance due 60 days before trip start or June 1st, whichever comes first. Reservations within 60 days require full payment at booking. Payment by check or wire transfer only.

No-Refund Policy: All deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason, including but not limited to illness, injury, weather delays, travel disruptions, or personal emergencies. Transfer Option: You may transfer your reserved spot to another qualified person subject to our approval and completion of required documentation.

Transportation and Third-Party Services

Important: Air transportation is provided by independent charter operators and is NOT owned or controlled by Alaska Rainbow Adventures. We are not responsible for flight delays, cancellations, mechanical issues, aircraft safety, pilot qualifications, baggage loss/damage, or weather-related disruptions.

Company Responsibilities and Limitations

Alaska Rainbow Adventures is not responsible for loss, damage, or injury caused by weather conditions, natural disasters, transportation problems, government actions, travel restrictions, health emergencies, pandemics, equipment failures beyond our control, or third-party service provider issues.

Personal Property Responsibility: Participants are solely responsible for the safety and security of their personal equipment, clothing, fishing gear, cameras, phones, and other belongings. Alaska Rainbow Adventures is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal property during transportation, river travel, camp operations, or any trip activities.

Weather Decision Authority: Floatplane pilots have final authority on fly/no-fly decisions. After 2–3 days of weather delays, insufficient time may remain to complete the trip safely. Head guides may cancel trips due to flooding, dangerous water levels, or other extreme conditions. All weather-related cancellations are force majeure events subject to our no-refund policy.

What Is Included / Not Included

Included: Round-trip air transportation, tent camp accommodations, all meals, professional guiding services, life jackets and safety equipment.

NOT Included: Alaska fishing license and king salmon stamp (mandatory — www.adfg.alaska.gov), fishing tackle/rods/reels/flies/leader materials, personal sleeping bags, travel insurance (mandatory), accommodations/meals at start and end points, guide gratuities (not included and always at the guest’s discretion), personal items, alcoholic beverages, park fees and taxes.

Fishing Success and Fish Harvest Disclaimer

No fishing success is guaranteed. We cannot guarantee you will catch fish, achieve daily limits, or catch specific species. We have no facilities for fish processing, preservation, or shipping. Do not expect to take home processed fish or daily limits.

Safety and Conduct

Guide Authority and Participant Conduct: Alaska Rainbow Adventures guides have full authority regarding safety decisions during all trip activities. Participants agree to follow all instructions and safety directives provided by guides and staff.

Failure to follow guide instructions or engaging in unsafe conduct may increase the risk of injury and may result in restriction from activities or termination of participation in the trip. If, in the sole judgment of the guides or staff, a participant refuses to follow safety instructions, is under the influence of drugs or excessive alcohol during activities, or behaves in a manner that endangers themselves, other guests, staff, wildlife, or the trip, Alaska Rainbow Adventures may restrict that participant from activities or terminate their participation at the earliest practical and safe opportunity without refund.

Any additional transportation, evacuation, or logistical costs resulting from such removal, including but not limited to aircraft charter or helicopter transport, shall be the sole responsibility of the participant.

Alcohol Policy: Moderate consumption by guests 21+ permitted during designated camp times only. Strictly prohibited during fishing, river activities, equipment operation, safety briefings, and transportation.

Emergency Communications

We utilize satellite communications for emergencies. Response times may be limited by weather, terrain, and other factors beyond our control.

Risk Acknowledgment and Liability Release
WARNING — INHERENT RISKS

There are significant elements of risk in wilderness activities including but not limited to:

Wilderness Operations Notice: Participants acknowledge that Alaska Rainbow Adventures operates in remote wilderness environments where professional medical care, rescue services, and evacuation resources may not be immediately available. Rescue or medical evacuation may be significantly delayed or impossible due to weather, terrain, transportation limitations, communication constraints, or the remoteness of the operating area.

  • Falling, slipping on wet surfaces, and drowning
  • Cold and heat related injuries including hypothermia, frostbite, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sunburn, and dehydration
  • Acts of nature including avalanche, rock fall, inclement weather, earthquakes
  • River crossings and travel involving small aircraft
  • Equipment failure and/or operator error
  • Watercraft risks including capsizing or drowning
  • Animal encounters including bears, moose, wolves, insects
  • Accidents or illness in remote locations without immediate medical facilities
  • Fatigue and dizziness which may diminish reaction time
  • Food-borne illness and contaminated water
  • Getting lost or separated from the group
  • Communication failures and emergency evacuation delays

Unknown and Unanticipated Risks: Participants understand that the risks described above are not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness, property damage, emotional distress, or death. Participants voluntarily assume all such risks, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable.

Inherent Risk Acknowledgment: Participants understand that wilderness travel and fishing activities involve inherent risks that cannot be eliminated without fundamentally altering the nature of the activity.

Voluntary Participation: You acknowledge these risks and voluntarily assume full responsibility for participation.

Liability Waiver and Release

By participating, you RELEASE, WAIVE, and HOLD HARMLESS Alaska Rainbow Adventures, its owners, employees, and agents from any liability, claims, or damages arising from your participation, including those that may result from negligence (but not gross negligence or intentional misconduct). You agree to INDEMNIFY Alaska Rainbow Adventures from any costs or liability incurred due to your participation.

Photography and Media Release

By participating, you grant Alaska Rainbow Adventures the right to photograph, video, or record your participation and use your name, likeness, voice, and images for promotional and business purposes including websites, brochures, and social media.

Legal Provisions

Governing Law: Alaska state law. Legal actions must be brought in Alaska state courts.

Dispute Resolution: Claims must be filed within one (1) year of the incident. Unresolved disputes are settled through binding arbitration in Alaska under American Arbitration Association rules. Prevailing party entitled to attorney fees and costs.

Fitness and Licensing Requirements

You are responsible for determining your fitness to participate. We reserve the right to exclude participants who cannot safely participate, with no refund obligation. You must have a valid Alaska fishing license and king salmon stamp (if applicable) before your trip.

Final Acknowledgment and Signature

I have carefully read this agreement, fully understand its contents, and sign it voluntarily, accepting all terms and conditions stated herein. I acknowledge that this agreement shall be effective and binding upon myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representative, and estate, and for all members of my family including minor children.