It’s awesome that the Ontario Access Coalition obtained access to Old Baldy and had it re-opened for climbing. We were more than thrilled to go there and climb some classics as well as a handful of new routes. Unfortunately, we went during Thanksgiving long weekend, and on more than one occasion, rocks and even a water bottle fell beside us.
There is some small signage about rock climbing at the trailhead that’s easily overlooked, so many hikers head to the cliffs unaware. And, especially on Thanksgiving long weekend, families with small children were there. Kids were throwing rocks, not knowing we were down below. We shouted back, and parents profusely apologized to us.
Definitely, some permanent signage needs to be erected . It doesn’t have to be on the scale of Mount Nemo’s giant information board, but perhaps a sign like the one I drafted above for this post (Ontario Access Coalition: feel free to use it!). In the meantime, if you’re climbing at Old Baldy, it’s a good idea to wear a helmet.
