What is the Assumption of Risk for Skiers and Snowboarders in Colorado?

a skier lies on his back after falling in the snow

Despite being exciting and popular winter pastimes, skiing and snowboarding have inherent risks and dangers. Skiers and snowboarders assume these risks when they decide to make the journey up the slope. In other words, ski operators are protected from liability in the event of an accident because many ski and snowboarding accidents are outside of…

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Safety on the Slopes: Precautions and Post-Accident Tips

Any Coloradoan can tell you that all winter long, skiing and snowboarding are more than activities – they’re way of life. Unfortunately, most of us understand the reality that quite a few accidents occur every year while people are enjoying themselves on the slopes. Just recently, we touched on what you should do in the…

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What to Do If You’re Injured by Someone on the Slopes

The winter season presents us with a wonderful opportunity to get out into the wilderness and have fun with our friends. Across the globe, that’s exactly what millions of people will be doing – grabbing their skiing and snowboarding gear to hit the slopes – and we couldn’t be happier about it. Skiing and snowboarding,…

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It’s a Slippery Slope: Skiing and Snowboarding Safety

As winter arrives in our great state, the already beautiful landscape becomes absolutely gorgeous everywhere you look. The residents of Colorado, of course, know exactly how to take advantage of this time of year, and that’s why you’ll see so many of us bundling up and grabbing our skiing and snowboarding equipment for a weekend…

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Skiing or Snowboarding Accident: 3 Things You Need to Know

Spring is just around the corner, but the snow is still falling in the high country! If you are a fan of winter sports, this is great news. Although you may be excited about the ability to keep skiing and snowboarding into the early weeks of the spring season, you shouldn’t get so caught up…

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Best Practices for Skiers and Riders to Stay Safe

Best Practices for Skiers and Riders to Stay Safe Skiing and snowboarding are some of the most popular activities you’ll find in this great state of ours. Once the weather turns cold and snow begins to cap the mountains, avid skiers or riders and those just starting out begin chomping at the bit to hit…

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