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Legal
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CPSC and Helmet Use
This editorial endorses the NSAA position that individuals should be able to choose whether to wear helmets and objects to the Consumer Product Safety…
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Victory for Ski Area in Snowmaking Lawsuit
Hunter Mountain, N.Y. had a lawsuit brought by an injured skier thrown out of court. The case involved a skier who was temporarily blinded…
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Landmark $6 Million Verdict Is Overturned
Ruling on an appeal of a verdict against Massanutten Ski Resort, Va., a judge overturned the jury’s decision to award a record $6.17 million…
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Terrain Park Safely Defended
An examination of the first major court case in the United States involving the design of snowboard terrain parks, which ended in a victory…
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Relevance Of Design Standards
Applying design standards for nordic and freestyle jumping competitions to terrain parks and terrain features at ski resorts is comparing apples and oranges.
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Keeping Out Of Court By Caring
A good lawyer will tell you that showing you care is a good way of staying away from courtrooms. Many claims and lawsuits can…
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Ski Patrol And Area Management: A Dilemma Still Seeking A Solution
In the aftermath of a $1.4 million award against the National Ski Patrol (NSP), there was renewed concern about the respective roles and responsibilities…
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Hiker Sues Ski Area
A New York appellate court held in favor of Hunter Mountain, N.Y., after a suit was brought by an injured hiker. The court stated…
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Accident Liability Questions
Author calls for the enactment of a law protecting the owners of land used for skiing.
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Snowboarding’s Risk
A look into the major risk management issues facing snowboarding. Article covers aspects from collisions, to segregation of skiers/snowboarders and safety design of terrain…
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A Posse At Purgatory– Ski Thieves
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Legal Signs– Allowable Advertising
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Montana Statute Struck Down By Court
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