1. Nature of the Content
NorthBarrow publishes reference material on winter wilderness survival and backcountry navigation. All content is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes professional survival instruction, emergency management guidance, or a substitute for formal wilderness first aid and navigation training.
Cold-weather backcountry travel carries inherent risks. The techniques and protocols described on this site reflect documented practices, but conditions in the field vary significantly. Readers are responsible for assessing their own capabilities and the specific hazards of their planned route.
2. Disclaimer of Liability
NorthBarrow and its contributors make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any content published here. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Canadian law, NorthBarrow accepts no liability for:
- Injury, death, or property damage arising from reliance on information on this site
- Errors or omissions in any article or reference material
- The accuracy or availability of content on external sites linked from NorthBarrow
3. Permitted Use
You may read, print, and share links to pages on NorthBarrow for personal, non-commercial reference. You may not reproduce substantial portions of site content on other websites, publications, or commercial materials without written permission.
4. Intellectual Property
Original text content on NorthBarrow is the property of its contributors. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons under respective Creative Commons licences; attribution is provided in accordance with those licences. Third-party trademarks referenced in external links belong to their respective owners.
5. External Links
NorthBarrow links to Government of Canada agencies, Parks Canada, Avalanche Canada, and similar authoritative sources. These links are provided as a convenience. NorthBarrow does not control the content of external sites and is not responsible for their accuracy or availability.
6. Contact Form
The contact form on this site is provided for informational inquiries only. Submissions do not create any contractual relationship. Response times are not guaranteed.
7. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada. Any dispute arising from use of this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario.
8. Changes to These Terms
NorthBarrow may revise these terms at any time. Revisions are noted with an updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the current terms.
9. Contact
NorthBarrow
240 Sparks Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6, Canada
info@northbarrow.org
+1 (613) 920-5840