Our Code of Conduct

These four core values.

1. Choose Reality

No phones. No photo sessions. Be here.

We put our phones away so we can give our full attention to the experience and to one another.

• We believe that removing the temptation to hide in the digital world opens deeper conversation, creativity, and perspective.

• This is not a photoshoot. We will take one photo at the end for the memory.

The point isn't to document the adventure. The point is to have one.

2. Relentlessly Reliable

Reliability is respect.

We want this group to have a reputation for being the people you can count on.

When you say you'll be there, be there.

• Arrive on time and ready to participate.

• No refunds. Money from cancellations supports those who counted on your yes.

• The group will not wait for latecomers, if you have missed a safety debrief, you will be turned away.

• Come prepared for the conditions and activity.

• We don't cancel simply because the weather isn't perfect. We adapt when it's safe to do so.

Other people's time, plans, money, and trust matter.

3. Stewardship

Respect the process.

Every adventure is something we share responsibility for.

• Help set up and clean up of the spaces and equipment we use.

• Respect nature, neighborhoods, businesses, hosts, and local communities.

• Notice what needs doing and pitch in without waiting to be asked.

Stewardship also means taking care of the people around us.

If you're part of the experience, you're part of making the experience work.

4. Believe in Belonging

Look for common ground.

We're bringing together people who may have very different backgrounds, personalities, opinions, and experiences. That's part of the adventure.

• Be curious.

• Look for what connects us.

• Respect different perspectives and boundaries.

You don't have to agree with everyone.

You do have to treat everyone like they belong here.

The Standard

Being part of this group means being someone others can count on.

We want the reputation of the group that’s coming no matter what (as long as it’s safe), that isn’t there to be served but to participate in and understand what goes into putting on the event, and a group that can have a good time with anyone.

We're building belonging one event at a time.

Zero-tolerance behavior

The below behaviors will be subject to removal from the activity and restricting from future events at the discretion of the facilitator.

• Any behaviors that interfere with the safety of participants, disrespect of host company, equipment. When in doubt, participants will be asked to leave.

• Verbal or physical threats or abuse to facilitators or other participants. (No roughhousing or playing that could be interpreted as threatening behavior. Even if you are friends with someone attending and they don’t feel threatened, if the behavior makes someone else uncomfortable, you will be subject to potential removal.)

• No alcohol, smoking, or substances may be brought to any activity. Anyone impaired is subject to removal from the activity.

• Participants must be over the age of 18 or accompanied by a parent or guardian, or following age requirements outlined on the specific event. Events involving alcohol attendees must be 21 or over.

• Physical ability must be evaluated. Participants may be removed from the activity if the host organization deems the participant unfit to safely do so. If you are not sure if you qualify for any event, contact the hosting organization directly prior to purchasing your ticket.

There are no refunds for participants who are removed from events due to posing a safety threat to themselves or others by continuing to participate. Thank you for understanding.