Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC):

These criteria, if not met, will disqualify a person from participating in an activity with Blazing Adventures. The criteria exist for your safety and that of all trip participants. None of the criteria are meant to discriminate on the basis of any physical or mental disability, and they are applied uniformly to all potential trip participants, irrespective of the presence or absence of any disability. Blazing Adventures is committed to making reasonable modifications to any trip for individuals with a disability, as long as these modifications do not fundamentally alter the nature of the trip.

For ALL activities offered by Blazing Adventures, each participant must:

  1. Be in reasonably good health and fitness.
  2. Be able to breathe independently without any assistance from medical devices.
  3. Be able to perceive, understand, and recall the risks and hazards of the activity.
  4. Be able to stay alert and focus attention for several hours each day for the duration of the trip.
  5. Be able to understand and follow both verbal and non-verbal instructions given by the guide(s) in all situations, and to communicate effectively with guide(s) and other participants. During stressful, dangerous, or emergency situations, participants must be able to quickly and independently understand and follow both verbal and non-verbal instructions.
  6. Be able to perform self-care and participate in all activities of daily living, such as dressing, personal hygiene, toileting (including bladder and bowel control), hydration, eating and being aware of potential exposure to allergens.
  7. Be able to manage all personal medications, including dosing and administration.
  8. Be able to remain adequately fed, hydrated, and properly dressed to avoid environmental injuries such as heat-related illness, sunburn, hypothermia, and dehydration.
  9. Be able to remain active and manage personal care during extended periods of mobility and exertion, potentially exceeding 10 hours per day.
  10. Be mentally and physically capable of participating in a group setting without negatively impacting or jeopardizing the health or safety of other participants or staff.
  11. Be able to properly wear and use all required protective gear and clothing.
  12. Be able to meet the demands of the trip within the time limits set by the trip itinerary and guide(s).