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How do I sue a Colorado ski resort?

The ski industry in Colorado enjoys significant protection against civil claims for ski accidents. Colorado … Show More employs an assumption of risk or inherent risk doctrine which protects ski areas against claims arising from the inherent dangers of downhill skiing and snowboarding. However, Colorado allows recovery against ski area operators for injuries caused by those hazards which are not “inherent dangers.” These would include open excavations, parked heavy machinery around a blind corner, and collisions with moving equipment which is the fault of the operator’s employee.The Colorado Ski Safety Act sets forth safety standards for the operation of ski areas. The Colorado Tramway Act …Read More »

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