Safety Policy
Last updated: March 23, 2026
Outdoor sports have real risk. Our goal is to reduce avoidable risk by setting clear expectations for experts (hosts) and participants before, during, and after an activity.
Current focus area: Nepal trail communities.
Core Principles
- Safety first: pace, route, and decisions prioritize the group.
- Honesty: accurate fitness and experience prevents incidents.
- Preparation: the right gear and planning beats “luck”.
- Respect: follow local rules, communities, and Leave No Trace basics.
Participant Responsibilities
If you join an activity, you agree to follow the expert’s safety instructions and to come prepared.
- Bring required gear for the sport (helmet for cycling when required, proper footwear for hiking/runs, lights for early starts if applicable).
- Carry enough water/food for the duration and conditions.
- Arrive on time; late arrivals can pressure the group into unsafe decisions.
- Share critical information privately with the expert (medical concerns, injuries, allergies) before the start.
- Stop and communicate if you feel unwell, unsafe, or lost—don’t “push through” silently.
Expert (Host) Responsibilities
Experts are expected to set a safe plan and run the activity with care and clarity.
- Communicate meeting point, start time, route expectations, and required gear clearly.
- Adapt to conditions: weather, trail closures, visibility, or group readiness may require a route change.
- Keep groups to a manageable size and set a pace that reduces risk.
- Encourage safe behavior (spacing, signaling, no reckless riding, and regrouping).
- Have a basic plan for incidents (who stays with an injured person, how to contact local help, and how to exit the route).
Weather, Route Changes, and Cancellations
Conditions can change quickly. The expert or platform may reschedule, shorten, or cancel an activity if conditions are unsafe (storms, low visibility, flood/landslide risk, extreme heat/cold, or access restrictions).
Medical, Emergencies, and Insurance
Participants are responsible for their own health decisions. We strongly recommend appropriate insurance for outdoor activities.
- Carry identification and an emergency contact if possible.
- In an emergency, follow local guidance and use local emergency numbers for the region you’re in.
- Report incidents to the expert and (when relevant) to LocoXperts so we can improve safety guidance.
Reporting Safety Concerns
If you notice unsafe behavior, route hazards, or an incident during an activity, report it as soon as possible. For urgent issues, contact local emergency services first.