Archive - Canadian Climbing Law

Austrian Climber Criminally Liable for Climbing Accident

Austrian court finds amateur climber's gross negligence caused death of partner

Feb 27 • Charles Dobson

Austrian Climbing Accident Results in Death and Criminal Charges

Climber, who left incapacitated partner to get help, charged after latter died of exposure

Feb 19 • Charles Dobson

December 2025

Manson v. Mitchell: BC Court Says Waiver Applies to Single Climb, Not All

Climber and guide did not agree waiver would apply to an entire season

Dec 9, 2025 • Charles Dobson

May 2025

British Climber Sues Partner Alleging Negligent Belay

A newspaper report of a noteworthy case from our common law cousins across the pond

May 27, 2025 • Charles Dobson

February 2025

Arif v. Li: Ontario Court Says No Liability for Climbing Accident

Ontario court enforces landowner and guide waivers and also finds climber voluntarily assumed all risks

Feb 19, 2025 • Charles Dobson

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