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soyescaladora
Mar 28, 2006, 7:02 PM
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In the latest issue of Climbing mag, I read about Peter Terbush's family trying to sue NPS for $10 million when Peter died to rockfall in Yosemite a few years back. They say the NPS was negligent because they failed to post signs warning people about potential rockfall. Scientists on the case say the Park was aware that a sewage leak had weakened the rock and therefore are contributed to Terbush's death by failing to post signs.
Now, I respect the Terbush family, which has given my (and Peter's) old university and outdoor ed. program money, but I really disagree with the suit. I agree that if there was a sewage leak and the rock was stressed, signs may have helped deter some folks, but come on, climbing involves inherent risks. Anyone should expect potential rockfall, especially a guy from Gunnison, who undoubtedly has climbed or had heard of the climbing in the Black Canyon.
When people sue because of natural causes involved in climbing, it only leads to access issues and landowners and legislation considering stricter rules and regulations.
I think the Terbush family, in trying to good for the climbing community (or themselves) are actually hindering the free spirit of climbing, which is the essence of our passion.
Am I right?!
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overlord
Mar 28, 2006, 7:18 PM
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do a serach. this has been discussed before :wink:
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seanhabgood
Mar 28, 2006, 8:04 PM
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Just read the liability labels on new climbing gear it is a dangerous sport. The end result could be the complete shut down of climbing areas for fear of a law suite. The NPS would do it. Sean
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mtnmun
Jun 12, 2006, 2:44 AM
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Peter was a hero when he saved his partners life and did not abandon his belay in the face of danger. His family should be ashamed of themselves.
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billcoe_
Jun 12, 2006, 4:09 AM
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In reply to: Peter was a hero when he saved his partners life and did not abandon his belay in the face of danger. His family should be ashamed of themselves.
Don't know about the first part, last part total agreement. Fortunately it was tossed out of court quickly. NO MONEY. NO SUIT.
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