Gray jay on Baldpate Mountain (photo by Webmaster)

Liability Policy

None! In joining any hike, you have consented to exempt any and all other participants from any liability in any form for injury, loss or illness that you may experience in the process. The Seacoast Day Hikers is not a club or group organization with income or insurance. There is no responsible person for your well-being. Everyone participating in any of these activities assumes total responsibility for themselves. No one is a trained or licensed leader. You are advised to assess your own level of ability in joining a hike, and must rest or turn back if you feel your are exceeding your capabilities.

Rain Policy

If it is raining when you get up that morning, the hike is off. If it is just cloudy and threatening -- go to the rendezvous site and vote on whether to proceed or not. When in doubt, call the hike leader -- they have the final say.

Large Groups

In the event that we have a group of more than ten congregated at the trailhead for a scheduled hike, the club coordinator will by default become the co-lead. Dividing a group of ten or more is in keeping with required large group hiking guidelines of the White Mountain National Forest. Other areas may actually recommend less and we will assess the guidelines at those trailheads and determine then how best to proceed. When it becomes necessary to split the group, we will stagger the start times. Hike leaders are free to engage a different willing co-lead in these circumstances and/or when the club coordinator is not present.