Even More Skiing and the Law: I guess you could say I have skiing on the brain. Perhaps it is because I am going skiing for the first time ever in a few weeks (Can you blog with a broken leg?) But, there have been a number of interesting articles about the constant intersection between skiing and the law.



The Aspen Times explores the legal liability of a resort stemming from a skier's death in December. Under the Colorado Ski Safety Act, each skier assumes the risks inherent in the sport, but this skier collided with a snowmobile racing up the slope. Are snowmobiles one of the inherent risks? It is not included in the statute, but a judge could still rule that it is. Even if the resort is found liable, however, the statute caps damages against ski resorts at $1 million. This shows the importance of the ski industry in Colorado. Even though skiers themselves may face increasing legal liability, the legislature has acted to definitely preclude large awards against the incredibly valuable resorts and mountains.

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