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The editor, publisher, contributors and web host do not accept any liability for the accuracy of any of the information presented in this guidebook, for any omissions from this guidebook, nor for any consequences arising from its use.
 
The owners or managers of lands covered by this guide do not actively promote climbing upon their lands. They have not participated in the creation or publication of this guide and have no liability for its accuracy or for any omissions, nor for any consequences arising from its use.
 
Rockclimbing can be dangerous. The author accepts no responsibility for inaccurate information including controversial grading of climbs. Many climbs rely on fixed protection of questionable strength placed many decades ago.

The guide also presumes users have a high level of ability (i.e. have developed "rock sense"), have received training from a skilled rockclimbing instructor, will use appropriate equipment and have care for personal safety.

The Glasshouse Mountains are traditionally an adventure climbing area thus have certain associated dangers.

If you are going to attempt a multipitch route, be prepared. Many climbs follow very indirect lines which make route-finding difficult. This guide endeavours to explain the direction of routes but many have not been repeated or have never actually been found! Expect to rap off and always carry adequate water, food and a head-torch. Belay and abseil trees have a nasty habit of disappearing after fires, so plan ahead for an escape route. 

Many of the routes were originally climbed during the 50s and 60s using pitons and bolts. Many of these fixed pieces of protection still exist but are extremely unreliable. If something looks like it might fall out or break, chances are it will. Routes on Tibrogargan and Beerwah usually climb slabs which have a tendency to lack reliable and frequent protection. Be prepared to run it out on less than perfect rock.

Climbing grades tend to be on the hard side of things, especially for early traditional routes. Some of the most terrifying moments are to be found on routes with the lowest of grades as they rarely have trustworthy protection and climb exposed and dubious rock. Overall, take care when climbing in the Glasshouses. Epics are frequent and rescues are difficult. Expect to be self-sufficient.

Experience and sound judgement are probably the best form of protection available for any climber. Use good judgement and only attempt routes within your level of skill and fitness. This guidebook is no substitute for experience and training. Whilst all care has been taken in its preparation and ongoing maintenance, the author accepts no responsibility that the information contained in this guidebook is true or correct.