Colorado Supreme Court declines to hear case challenging ski areas use of waivers to avoid lawsuits – The Durango Herald
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Colorado Supreme Court ends decade-long fight over teen skier s death in Vail inbounds avalanche – The Durango Herald
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A bill before lawmakers this week would require Colorado ski resorts to publicly report injury and fatality statistics, a measure that’s being met with strong resistance from the ski industry and its backers. Proponents say such a law would force resorts to be more accountable for safety problems.
“The bill is a fairly straightforward approach to try and find out where there are problem areas that are causing significant safety concerns,” said Jessie Danielson, D-Jefferson County, one of the bill’s sponsors.
Senate Bill 184, titled “Ski Area Safety Plans and Accident Reporting,” is slated for a hearing on Thursday. Under it, resorts would also be required to publish safety plans that indicate what they are doing to reduce injuries and fatalities.
Senate bill would require transparency from Colorado ski areas on safety and accidents
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