About the newsletter
Canadian courts issue thousands of decisions annually. Over the years, only a handful have concerned climbing. Given the popularity of the sport, this is a sure testament to its safety, and a credit to the climbing community’s effective risk-management ethos.
My goal with this newsletter is mainly to write about the noteworthy cases to date, and any additional ones that may be released in the future. I keep track of these cases for my own sake, and I thought I’d write them up in a newsletter for anyone who may share this interest. Posts will be infrequent because court cases on climbing are infrequent. Time permitting, I may also write occasional general posts on relevant topics to provide additional context.
If you are curious for information about what Canadian courts say about climbing, then this newsletter is for you! Please consider subscribing so you receive all posts as they are released.
Disclaimer: This newsletter contains information only and no legal advice. If you want legal advice, retain a lawyer.
About me
I like to sail boats and climb rocks. Then go for a long run! I’m also a law nerd and lawyer by trade. Earlier in my career, I litigated a lot of cases involving occupier’s liability and liability waivers. These are perennial topics at the crossroads of Canadian law and climbing.
I’m a board member of the Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto Section, where I chair the Environment and Access Committee. The ACC Toronto Section is one of dozens of regional sections under the Alpine Club of Canada, Canada’s national climbing and mountaineering organization. The ACC also fosters numerous other outdoor activities, including skiing, hiking, and backcountry camping. Please check out the ACC and considering joining!
As chair of Environment and Access, my role mainly consists of liaising with, and supporting, the Ontario Alliance of Climbers. The OAC advocates for climbing access in Ontario and operates a bolt replacement fund. If you are a climber in Ontario, please support the OAC.
