Mazama Activity Rules
If you do not want to adhere to these rules, do not plan to participate in Mazama activities.
- Harassment will not be tolerated on Mazama activities. All participants and leaders are expected to conduct themselves appropriately. See additional information on harassment below.
- In case of an accident, illness, or other incapacity, participants are expected to pay their own medical or evacuation expenses whether or not they specifically authorized them. Note that all Mazama members have rescue insurance below 6000 meters worldwide.
- Using substances (including medication) that impair judgement is prohibited on Mazama activities.
- Alcohol and firearms are not permitted on Mazama activities (no exceptions). The activity begins and ends at the car, not upon returning to a high camp.
- Pets are not allowed on Mazama activities, unless they are specifically noted as "dog" activities.
- Media devices may be brought along but earbuds or headphones must be used and NO media device can be used while hiking or climbing.
- Participants shall practice leave not trace ethics.
- Relates only to Climbing Activities: Participants 14 years of age or under must be accompanied on the activity by an adult responsible for them, who shall be required to remain with or descend with them. On climbs not scheduled as Family Climbs, neither the leader nor the assistant leader of any climb shall be the responsible adult for a climber 14 years of age or younger. If the responsible adult descends, all climbers for whom he/she is responsible shall be required to descend as well.
Reporting an Incident
If there is an incident in a Mazama Activity, the activity leader is required to file an Incident Report. This would refer to any injury or illness that requires treatment beyond basic first aid, activation of search and rescue, actions that significantly disrupt participation in the activity, a close-call or near miss. The Incident Report must be filed by the activity leader, but activity participants may also file a report if desired.
File an Incident Report
Harassment Policy
The Mazamas does not condone or tolerate harassment in connection with any of its programs or activities. The Mazamas is committed to maintaining an environment of respect for its members and everyone who participate in our activities, free of harassment of any kind including harassment based on sex, race, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other factors, which do not affect the safety of the participants in Mazamas activities.
This policy applies to actions by any member or participant toward another, including in the capacity of a leader, instructor, volunteer, employee, or officer. Anyone who believes he or she has experienced harassment should report the conduct using the form link below.
Persons who violate this policy may be denied the opportunity to participate in Mazama activities and/or may have their membership status restricted or terminated.
Fill a Behavioral Incident Report