Payment inFORMATION
Billing is by electronic invoice with a secure link to PayPal Business Services for payment by credit or debit card. You'll recieve an immediate email receipt confirmation of your deposit or balance paid. Checks are also acepted and can be made out to Geofilmworks, LLC, 1200 Camino Consuelo, Unit 93, Santa Fe, NM 87507. Question? Text or call William Maloney, Trek Organizer at (505)603-1821 or email william@geofilmworks.com
EVEREST CIRCUIT TREK VIA GOKYO LAKES & CHO LA PASS ⎹ november 1 - 21, 2023 ⎹ 21 days - $2500*
*Group of 8 or more $2500, 6-7 $2750, 5 $2850, 4 $3025, Deposit $500.
COST includes
Trekking permits, 4 nights Kathmandu hotel, double occupancy, (single supplement $199), trekking guides, transport in Nepal, extensive high altitude wilderness first aid kit, all meals outside Kathmandu, porters to carry personal/group equipment, down jacket, sleeping bag and expedition duffel.
COST excludes
International flights to Kathmandu, meals in Kathmandu (USD 10-15 per meal), aerated and alcoholic beverages, personal items (e.g. phone calls, laundry), tips, travel insurance (incl. early departure , mountain rescue) and personal trekking gear.
COST INCLUDES
Trekking permits, 4 nights Kathmandu hotel, trekking guides, transport in Nepal, extensive high altitude wilderness first aid kit, all lodging on trek, all meals outside Kathmandu, porters to carry personal gear, down jacket, sleeping bag and expedition duffle.
COST EXCLUDES
International flights to Kathmandu, meals in Kathmandu & Pokhara (USD 10-15 per meal), aerated and alcoholic beverages, personal items (e.g. phone calls, laundry), tips, travel insurance (incl. early departure and rescue) and personal trekking gear.
Cancellation Policy*
A refundable deposit of $500 is required at time of booking to secure space. The balance payment of $2000 is required not less than 60 days (9/1/2023) before departure date. If you decide to cancel your trip, the following fees apply and are due when we receive notice of your cancellation:
To reserve with a $500 deposit click below. All credit cards and checks are accepted. All payments are subject to the policy stated above.
Liability Waiver
ACTIVITY AND ASSOCIATED RISKS: I have chosen to participate in 2023 Everest Base Camp Circuit Trek via Gokyo Lakes and Chola Pass in Nepal (hereinafter referred to as “the Activity”), which is organized by Geofilmworks, LLC. (hereinafter referred to as “GFX”). I understand that: the Activity is inherently hazardous, and I may be exposed to dangers and hazards, including some of the following (depending on the nature of the Activity): falls, falling rocks, fractures, concussions, dangerous weather, overexertion, overheating, injuries from my lack of fitness or conditioning, unpredictable ocean and river currents, hypothermia, avalanches, drowning, death, equipment failures, and negligence of others; and as a consequence of these risks, I may be seriously hurt or disabled or may die from resulting injuries; and hospital facilities, medical care, and emergency medical evacuation may be limited or unavailable; and GFX assumes no responsibility for providing medical care during the Activity, and I will have to pay for any medical care and/or evacuation that I incur. In consideration of the permission to participate in the Activity, I agree to the terms contained in this document.
ASSUMPTION OF THE RISKS: I freely assume the above-mentioned risks as well as other risks not listed that are part of this activity, and any harm, injury or loss that may occur to me or my property as a result of my participation in the Activity—including any injury or loss caused by the negligence of GFX, its contractors, and other Activity participants. I also understand that any equipment that I provide or may borrow or rent from GFX or any other provider I use at my own risk and that any such equipment is provided without any warranty.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY: I hereby RELEASE GFX, its contractors, the providers of any equipment used in the Activity, (“the Released Parties”) FROM ALL LIABILITIES, CAUSES OF ACTION, CLAIMS AND DEMANDS that arise in any way from any injury, death, loss or harm that occur to me or to any other person or to any property during the Activity or in any way related to the Activity. This RELEASE includes claims for the negligence of the Released Parties and claims for strict liability for abnormally dangerous activities. This RELEASE does not extend to claims for gross negligence, intentional or reckless misconduct, or any other liabilities that New Mexico law does not permit to be excluded by agreement. I also agree NOT TO SUE or make a claim against the Released Parties for death, injuries, loss or harm that occur during the Activity or are related in any way to the Activity.
INDEMNIFICATION HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFENSE: I promise to INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND the Released Parties (defined in Section 3) against any and all claims to which Section 3 of this agreement applies, including claims for their own negligence. I also promise to INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND DEFEND the Released Parties against any and all claims for my own negligence, and any other claim arising from my conduct during the Activity. In accordance with these promises, I will reimburse the Released Parties for any damages, reasonable settlements and defense costs, including attorney’s fees, that they incur because of any such claims made against them. I agree that in the event of my death or disability, the terms of this agreement, including the indemnification obligation in this Section, will be binding on my estate, and my personal representative, executor, administrator or guardian will be obligated to respect and enforce them.
SEVERABILITY: I agree that the purpose of this agreement is that it shall be an enforceable RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY as broad and inclusive as is permitted by New Mexico law. I agree that if any portion or provision of this agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, then the remainder will continue in full force and effect. I also agree that any invalid provision will be modified or partially enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law to carry out the purpose of the agreement.
APPLICABLE LAW, FORUM & ATTORNEY’S FEES: This agreement is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the state of New Mexico, without any reference to its choice of law rules. I agree that any dispute arising from this Agreement or in any way associated with the Activity shall be brought only in the First Judicial District Court, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, or in the U.S. District Court in Santa Fe, NM, and I agree to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts for any such dispute.
I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT BY READING IT BEFORE SIGNING IT. NO ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, STATEMENTS, OR OTHER INDUCEMENTS TO SIGN THIS RELEASE HAVE BEEN MADE APART FROM WHAT IS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A CONTRACT THAT AFFECTS MY LEGAL RIGHTS AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.