Medical & Emergency Response Policy

Untamed Tribe LLC

Effective Date: February 8, 2026

This Medical & Emergency Response Policy explains how Untamed Tribe LLC (“Untamed Tribe”) prepares for and responds to medical issues and emergencies during expeditions, courses, and activities.

Our objective is to manage risk responsibly, communicate clearly, and respond appropriately when incidents occur—while recognizing the inherent limitations of operating in outdoor and remote environments.

1. Scope & Purpose

Untamed Tribe activities may take place in remote or undeveloped environments where access to medical care, emergency services, or evacuation may be delayed, limited, or unavailable.

This policy is intended to:

  • Clarify Untamed Tribe’s role and limitations
  • Set expectations for participants
  • Support safe, consistent decision-making by guides
  • Reduce confusion during emergencies

2. Guides Are Not Medical Providers

Untamed Tribe guides and staff:

  • Are not licensed medical providers, unless explicitly stated
  • Do not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or step-by-step medical procedures
  • Do not replace emergency medical services

Guides may have first aid, wilderness first aid, or wilderness first responder training, but such training is supportive and limited in scope.

3. Participant Responsibility for Health & Preparedness

Participants are solely responsible for:

  • Assessing their physical and mental fitness to participate
  • Managing personal medical conditions and medications
  • Carrying required personal medications and supplies
  • Disclosing relevant medical information as requested

Participants should consult a qualified medical professional prior to participation if they have concerns about health, fitness, or medication management.

4. Medical Information & Disclosure

Participants may be asked to provide medical or emergency information for safety and preparedness purposes only.

Failure to disclose relevant information may increase risk and may affect emergency response options. Untamed Tribe relies on participant disclosures and does not independently verify medical information.

5. On-Trip Medical Issues

For minor issues (e.g., blisters, fatigue, mild illness), guides may:

  • Adjust pacing or activity
  • Modify participation
  • Recommend rest or self-care

For more serious concerns, guides will prioritize participant safety and group safety.

6. Emergency Assessment & Decision-Making

In the event of a serious injury, illness, or safety concern, Untamed Tribe guides may:

  • Conduct a basic assessment
  • Stabilize the situation within the limits of their training
  • Initiate evacuation, emergency contact, or rescue procedures
  • Use satellite communication, GPS tracking, or emergency alert systems

Decisions regarding evacuation, route changes, or activity termination are made at the sole discretion of the guide, based on safety considerations.

7. Evacuation & Rescue Limitations

Participants acknowledge that:

  • Evacuation or rescue may be delayed or unavailable
  • Weather, terrain, location, and external factors may affect response times
  • Rescue outcomes cannot be guaranteed

Untamed Tribe does not guarantee evacuation, rescue, or medical outcomes.

8. Costs & Insurance

Participants are financially responsible for all costs associated with:

  • Medical treatment
  • Evacuation or rescue
  • Transportation
  • Repatriation

Independent trip insurance is required and is the primary means of covering these costs.

Untamed Tribe does not provide medical, evacuation, or rescue insurance.

9. Removal for Medical or Safety Reasons

If a participant is unable to safely continue due to medical, physical, or psychological concerns, Untamed Tribe may:

  • Modify participation, or
  • Remove the participant from the activity

Such decisions are made in the interest of safety and may occur without refund, in accordance with the Booking, Payment & Cancellation Policy.

10. Emergency Communication Systems

Untamed Tribe may use:

  • GPS tracking
  • Satellite communication devices
  • Emergency alert systems

These systems are intended to support safety but are subject to technical limitations and do not guarantee emergency response.

Expedition Safety Systems

  • Satellite communication (Garmin inReach – Iridium network)
  • Local guide coordination
  • Emergency extraction protocols
  • Daily check-in procedures

11. International Considerations

For international expeditions, participants acknowledge additional challenges, including:

  • Foreign medical systems and standards
  • Language barriers
  • Limited infrastructure
  • Delays in emergency response

Participants are responsible for meeting all international health, vaccination, and entry requirements.

12. Relationship to Other Policies

This policy is incorporated by reference into:

  • Terms & Conditions
  • Waiver & Assumption of Risk
  • Booking, Payment & Cancellation Policy
  • Minimum Fitness & Experience Requirements

In the event of any conflict, the Waiver & Assumption of Risk and Booking, Payment & Cancellation Policy control.

13. Questions

Participants with questions about medical preparedness or emergency procedures should contact Untamed Tribe before booking.

Contact:
📧 info@untamedtribe.com
📞 352-320-0431