Mid-Year Climbing Safety Standards Updates

A mid-year update was made to the helmet requirement for some Climbing safety standards. Consult Mid-Year Climbing Safety Standards Updates for more information.

Procedures for Water-Based Activities

  • People on or in the water are among those most at risk during thunderstorms. Swimming, boating, sailing/surf boarding are all dangerous activities when lightning is in the area.
  • When on or in the water, move to land immediately at the first sign of a storm and go to a safe location or follow procedures for "When outside, no safe indoor shelter is available”.