In Unprecedented Decision, Colorado’s Highest Court Takes Aim at Ski Resort Liability
The landmark decision rules that liability waivers can’t be used to protect ski areas from certain claims of negligence.
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New Vail Resorts Chairlift-Fall Lawsuit Examines Culpability of Lift Operators
The incident took place in Park City in 2020, where a father jumped off the lift to reach his fallen child.
If Vail Resorts is Liable For Chairlift Fall That Left Teen Paralyzed, There Could Be Big Repercussions
The Colorado Ski Safety Act mitigates ski areas’ liability in the event of an accident, but this court case will test its limits.
Eagle Point Resort Presses Charges Against Skiers Who Trespassed on Closed Ski Area
The southwestern Utah mountain explains its decision to prosecute six men who knowingly poached powder on private property last week.
UPDATE: Two Colorado Backcountry Users Won’t Go to Jail After Triggering Avalanche
Tyler Hannibal and Jason Dewitt reached a settlement to avoid paying thousands of dollars in restitution and avoid possible jail time.
Why an Avalanche That Doesn’t Kill You Might Land You in Jail
The circumstances surrounding the criminal case in Colorado's Summit County could have big consequences for backcountry users in the USA.
Park City Mountain Resort Receives Eviction Notice
Talisker Corp. allegedly gives PCMR until Monday to vacate the land on which they operate.