A Major Milestone for Oregon Recreation

In 2026, the Oregon Legislature passed long-awaited liability waiver reform restoring legal clarity for recreation providers and participants.

For more than a decade, Oregon recreation providers faced an insurance crisis caused by legal uncertainty surrounding the enforceability of liability waivers. Ski areas, outfitters, gyms, guides, and nonprofits across the state struggled to obtain affordable liability insurance.

Thanks to the efforts of thousands of Oregonians, recreation providers volunteers, and community leaders, Oregon has now taken an important step toward restoring stability to its recreation economy.

Protect Oregon Recreation is proud to have brought together voices from across the recreation community to support this effort. We saw first hand what it looked like when a complex legal system paved over the Oregon trail. That is, until a bunch of gym’s, trail stewards, ski patrollers, and rowdy raft guides took it back to its grass roots.

What’s next for POR?

At this time, we are enjoying Oregon’s health, fitness, and outdoor recreation activities. We are in all communities across the Beaver State, supporting our families and friends, and Oregon’s recreation and tourism economy.

Think of us like Batman. If the signal lights up, we’ll be there. Thousands of us.