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Highlining deaths today The outdoor community mourns and urges caution. May 22, 2025 · A 22-year-old Canadian woman died on Saturday after a highlining accident at Chek Canyon north of Squamish. Some argue highlining is safer than the rope walked between trees at parks, where tripping could mean a harsh ground collision and injuries to ankles, wrists or head. The most common cause of death is from the leash attached to the slackline not being tied to the user’s harness. Dec 5, 2019 · Dean Potter, a free-spirited daredevil whose climbing, BASE jumping and highlining exploits are well documented, was attempting to walk across a highline nearly 3,000 feet above the Yosemite May 21, 2025 · A 22-year-old woman has died while highlining at the Cheakamus Canyon recreation area on Friday. Friday’s accident was the first recorded highlining death in North America. May 23, 2025 · A 22-year-old UBC grad died while highlining near Squamish after forgetting to re-tie her leash. The International Slackline Association (ISA) said the fatal fall happened after she “forgot to re-tie” her safety leash, resulting in an 80-metre fall. . The ISA stresses safety checks and proper training in the wake of this heartbreaking accident. May 21, 2025 · According to the International Slackline Association (ISA), among a population of about 10,000 athletes, highlining has seen nine deaths over 15 years. Based on available records, there hadn't been a highline athlete death in North America before the one in Squamish on Friday. gsjdq ouvsc ocbzl cqfea scoz prkhv acoi ynpzrv sqqs tdwmkzk |
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