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Colorado Parents Say Avalanche Not a Routine Ski Risk

October 16, 2012

The parents of a 13-year-old Colorado boy killed in an avalanche last winter say it’s not a ski risk protected from lawsuits.

The parents sued Vail Resorts last summer claiming the company’s negligence created an avalanche trap that killed their son, Taft Conlin

According to the Vail Daily, Vail Resorts has asked the Broomfield County District Court to throw out the lawsuit, saying they complied with Colorado’s Skier Safety Act.

The ski company says the death resulted from inherent dangers and risks of skiing, and they should be protected because they claim they did not violate Colorado law.

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  • October 16, 2012 at 1:41 pm
    reality bites says:
    All I can say is that eastern slopes are typically so glazed over that this is one risk we would like to take every once in a while...
  • October 16, 2012 at 1:38 pm
    SEAN says:
    Reality can be Harsh for sure! Those of us who Ride/Ski in the West know what happenned here...
  • October 16, 2012 at 1:25 pm
    reality bites says:
    Dear Mr. & Mrs. Conlin: We are deeply saddened by the passing of your son while enjoying the facilities of our resort. However may we suggest that next time, if you wish t... read more

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