Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

Please read these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) carefully before using Roaming the Southwest at https://www.roamingthesouthwest.com (the “Site”).

By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

You also acknowledge the inherent risks of outdoor recreation. Your participation in any activity referenced on this Site is at your own risk, and you accept responsibility for your safety, preparation, planning, navigation, decisions, and actions.

Definitions

For purposes of these Terms:

“Content” means all original written, visual, photographic, video, graphic, mapping, downloadable, and other material made available through the Site, including blog posts, photographs, videos, graphics, guides, itineraries, maps, coordinates, GPS data, GPX tracks, checklists, downloads, and other digital materials.

“Products” means digital or physical products offered, advertised, or sold by or through Roaming the Southwest, including guides, maps, itineraries, and other downloadable or interactive resources.

“Site” means https://www.roamingthesouthwest.com and its pages, posts, Content, and features.

“I,” “me,” and “my” refer to Roaming the Southwest and its owner.

“You” and “your” refer to any person who accesses, views, uses, downloads Content from, or purchases through the Site.

Adventure Smart + Recreate Responsibly

These guides and itineraries are designed to help you plan incredible trips through the Southwest, but they are not a substitute for personal judgment, preparation, or real-time decision-making.

Conditions change quickly. Weather, road access, permits, closures, regulations, and trail conditions can shift without notice. This Content is meant to help inform and inspire your trip, not guarantee a specific experience or outcome.

Website Disclaimer

The information provided on this Site is for general informational and educational purposes only.

All Content is provided in good faith. However, I make no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, adequacy, reliability, availability, completeness, or suitability of information provided on the Site for your particular circumstances.

You are responsible for independently verifying information that may affect your travel plans, safety, or decisions.

Hiking + Outdoor Activity Disclaimer

Many of the topics and Content shared on this Site involve hiking, backcountry travel, outdoor recreation, driving on remote roads, photography, and other potentially dangerous activities.

These activities carry inherent and serious risks, including but not limited to injury, illness, falls, wildlife encounters, dangerous or unstable terrain, falling rocks or debris, flash flooding, extreme heat, hypothermia, dehydration, hazardous road conditions, deep sand, high-clearance or four-wheel-drive routes, vehicle damage or immobilization, remote terrain with limited or no cell service, becoming lost, and death.

This Content is not a substitute for professional instruction, training, experience, proper preparation, or personal judgment.

Always verify current conditions with official sources, check weather and trail or road updates, understand applicable regulations, and evaluate conditions before beginning an activity.

You are solely responsible for your safety, preparation, and decision-making, including evaluating your physical abilities, experience level, route, terrain, weather, road conditions, equipment, navigation resources, and emergency plans.

By using information provided on this Site in connection with outdoor recreation, you voluntarily assume the inherent risks associated with those activities.

Medical + Health Information Disclaimer

Certain Content published on Roaming the Southwest may include information about hiking safety, hydration, dehydration, heat-related illness, electrolyte balance, first aid, and other health or medical topics.

I am a licensed pharmacist with clinical experience in critical care and emergency medicine. However, when publishing Content on this Site, I am acting as an author and educator, not as your treating healthcare provider.

All medical and health-related Content is provided for general educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Accessing or using this Site, downloading guides, or communicating with me through the Site does not establish a pharmacist-patient or other healthcare provider-patient relationship.

Medical and safety recommendations may not be appropriate for every individual. Medical history, underlying health conditions, medications, physical abilities, activity levels, and environmental conditions can significantly affect individual health and safety risks.

If you have underlying medical conditions, particularly heart failure, kidney disease, or conditions requiring fluid, sodium, or activity restrictions, consult a qualified healthcare professional familiar with your medical history before following general hydration, electrolyte, or physical activity recommendations. Increasing fluid or sodium intake may be harmful for certain individuals.

Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical care because of information published on this Site. If you suspect a medical emergency, call 911 or contact your local emergency services immediately.

While I make reasonable efforts to provide accurate, evidence-based information, medical knowledge and recommendations may change over time. I do not guarantee that health-related Content is complete, current, or appropriate for any particular individual's circumstances.

Maps, Coordinates + GPX Disclaimer

Maps, coordinates, GPS data, GPX tracks, routes, and other navigation information provided on this Site are for informational and trip-planning purposes only. They are not a substitute for official maps, current conditions, proper navigation skills, or personal judgment.

Routes, roads, trails, access points, terrain, and conditions may change at any time. GPS coordinates and tracks may also vary due to device accuracy, satellite reception, terrain, recording conditions, or other technical factors. I do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any map, coordinate, GPS data, GPX track, or route provided on this Site.

Do not rely on any map, coordinate, GPS data, GPX track, or route provided on this Site as your sole source of navigation.

You are responsible for independently verifying your route and current conditions, determining whether a route is appropriate for your experience and abilities, and carrying appropriate navigation, safety, and emergency equipment.

By accessing, downloading, or using any map, coordinate, GPS data, GPX track, or route provided on this Site, you acknowledge the inherent risks of backcountry and outdoor travel and assume responsibility for your own navigation, safety, decisions, and use of that information.

No Professional Services Disclaimer

I am not acting as a licensed tour guide, outfitter, travel agent, wilderness guide, or other professional outdoor service provider through this Site.

Nothing on this Site, within any guides, or in any itineraries constitutes professional guiding, safety instruction, individualized travel advice, or professional outdoor services.

Accuracy of Information

Conditions, access, hours, permit requirements, reservation systems, fees, regulations, road conditions, trail conditions, closures, and accessibility can change at any time without notice.

While I make reasonable efforts to provide useful and accurate information, I do not guarantee that information will be current, complete, or accurate at the time of your visit.

You are responsible for independently verifying important information with the appropriate land management agency, government agency, business, property owner, or other official source before relying on it.

Intellectual Property + Use

Unless otherwise stated, all original Content on this Site, including text, photography, videos, graphics, guides, itineraries, maps, downloads, and other original materials, is owned by Roaming the Southwest and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

I retain all ownership and intellectual property rights in my original Content. Accessing, viewing, purchasing, or downloading Content does not transfer ownership or intellectual property rights to you.

Content is provided for personal, non-commercial use unless I expressly authorize another use in writing.

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, modify, translate, create derivative works from, sell, resell, scrape, commercially exploit, or otherwise use my Content without prior written permission, except as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

Limited License for Downloads + Digital Content

When I expressly make Content available for download, including guides, maps, itineraries, GPS data, GPX tracks, checklists, or other digital materials, you are granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use that Content for your personal, non-commercial use only, unless otherwise expressly stated.

Downloading, accessing, or purchasing Content does not transfer ownership, copyright, or any other intellectual property right to you.

You may not redistribute, upload, publish, share, sell, resell, sublicense, reproduce, or commercially exploit downloadable Content without prior written permission.

Acceptable Use

You may use this Site and its features only for lawful, personal purposes.

You may not misuse the Site, interfere with its operation or security, attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, introduce malicious software or code, use automated methods to scrape, harvest, reproduce, or systematically collect Content, or use Site Content, downloads, or other materials in violation of these Terms.

You may share links to publicly available pages or posts on the Site through social media or other platforms, provided you do not reproduce the Content itself in a manner that violates these Terms or applicable intellectual property laws.

User-Submitted Content

If you voluntarily submit photographs, videos, written material, reviews, comments, or other content to me for possible publication or sharing, you represent that you have the right to submit that material and that doing so does not violate another person's intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, submitting material does not transfer ownership of your intellectual property to me.

If I wish to use user-submitted photographs, videos, testimonials, or other material for marketing, promotional, or commercial purposes beyond the context in which it was submitted, I may request additional permission where appropriate.

External Links Disclaimer

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, booking platforms, retailers, government agencies, mapping services, or other resources.

Third-party websites and services are outside my control. I do not guarantee, endorse, or assume responsibility for their content, accuracy, availability, policies, products, or services.

Your use of third-party websites and services is subject to their own terms and policies.

Affiliate Disclaimer

This Site may contain affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through certain links, at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships may include, but are not limited to:

• Rockporch
• Amazon Services LLC Associates Program

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Affiliate relationships do not guarantee or warrant the quality, safety, suitability, or performance of any third-party product or service.

Testimonials Disclaimer

This Site may include testimonials or descriptions of individual experiences. These experiences are personal and do not guarantee that you will have the same experience or results.

Sensitive Locations + Stewardship

Certain locations may be intentionally generalized, limited, or withheld to protect sensitive environments, wildlife, cultural resources, archaeological sites, and public lands.

Do not use information from this Site to disturb wildlife, enter restricted areas, damage natural or cultural resources, trespass, or violate applicable rules or regulations.

Travel responsibly and respect the land, wildlife, local communities, and cultural significance of the places you visit.

User Responsibility

You are responsible for determining whether any activity, destination, route, road, hike, or other experience described on this Site is appropriate for you.

You are responsible for having proper equipment, sufficient food and water, navigation resources, emergency plans, appropriate transportation, and adequate knowledge and experience for the activities you undertake.

You are also responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, local, tribal, and land-management regulations, including permits, closures, fire restrictions, camping regulations, drone restrictions, and Leave No Trace principles.

Representations + Warranties

The Site and its Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I disclaim warranties, express or implied, regarding the Site and its Content, including warranties of accuracy, reliability, availability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

I do not warrant that the Site will always be available, uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components, or that errors will always be corrected.

Your use of the Site and its Content is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Roaming the Southwest and its owner shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or other damages arising from or relating to your use of, inability to use, or reliance upon the Site, its Content, downloadable materials, Products, maps, coordinates, GPS data, GPX tracks, routes, or third-party links.

This includes, without limitation and to the extent permitted by law, claims arising from personal injury, property damage, vehicle damage, lost profits, lost data, travel expenses, trip interruption, missed reservations, inaccurate or outdated information, navigation errors, or outdoor activities undertaken using information from the Site.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Indemnification + Release

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend, release, and hold harmless Roaming the Southwest and its owner, affiliates, contractors, representatives, and agents from claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from or relating to your misuse of the Site or Content, your violation of these Terms, your violation of another person's rights, or content you submit through the Site.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you also acknowledge and assume the inherent risks associated with outdoor activities you choose to undertake and release Roaming the Southwest from claims arising from those inherent risks.

Digital Guide Refund Policy

Due to the digital nature of these Products, all sales are final. No refunds, returns, or exchanges will be provided once a purchase is completed.

However, if you experience a verified technical issue that prevents access to your purchase, please contact me and I will work to resolve the issue or restore access.

Privacy Policy

Your use of the Site is also subject to the Roaming the Southwest Privacy Policy.

The Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be collected, used, and disclosed when you interact with the Site.

Changes to These Terms

I reserve the right to modify or update these Terms from time to time.

When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. Changes become effective when the updated Terms are posted to the Site unless otherwise stated.

Your continued use of the Site after updated Terms are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Governing Law + Venue

These Terms and any dispute arising from or relating to the Site, its Content, Products, or these Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding arising from or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction located in Colorado, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Attorneys' Fees

To the extent permitted by applicable law, in any legal action arising from or relating to these Terms, the prevailing party may be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs where authorized by law or ordered by the court.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Headings

Section headings are provided for convenience and organization only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

Contact

If you have questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Roaming the Southwest

mallory@roamingthesouthwest.com