Did you know that Washington had the first commercial indoor climbing gym in North America (1987)?

The sport of climbing is an integral part of Washington’s outdoor community. Home of Mt. Rainier and the North Cascades, hundreds of outdoor climbing destinations, and more than 2 dozen indoor climbing gyms - and growing!

 

Climbing represents the freedom, personal responsibility, and adventurous spirit of all Washingtonians. Right now, despite strong self-regulation, there is uncertainty around who is responsible for individual risk management decisions while participating in the sport of climbing. This leaves room for expensive litigation that rarely has the chance to benefit the general public.
 

Our proposed legislation clearly outlines responsibilities for both climbers and commercial indoor climbing gyms. This important distinction will educate the public, reduce injuries, and improve the business climate of the indoor climbing industry at the same time.