Starting August 7th, a new law will take effect, affecting all Colorado Drivers. In the 2024 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly passed bill SB24-079: Motorcycle Lane Filtering & Passing. The new law allows motorcyclists to lane filter, but it does not permit lane splitting. What does that mean? It allow motorcyclists to ‘filter’ through […]
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Every time you hop on a bicycle, a few steps are taken before you begin your ride. First, you secure your feet into the pedals. Next, you plop on the seat. Seems like you’re ready to go! Or are you? Did you forget about clipping your helmet to your head? Legally, In Colorado, wearing a […]
Are you one of the millions of people who enjoy hitting the slopes each year in Colorado? While skiing and snowboarding can be exhilarating activities, they also come with inherent risks. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries on the slopes are not uncommon, and if you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, it’s essential to understand […]
The article, “Letter: Some suggestions to make the mountain safer” critiques the ski industry’s approach to safety measures in Colorado’s mountain resorts. The author, Bob Kurlander Edwards, acknowledges Elizabeth Kraus’s contribution on avoiding on-mountain collisions but argues that companies like Vail Resorts and the state of Colorado contribute to ski-related injuries and deaths. The piece […]
In the article, “A local’s take on how to avoid on-mountain collisions” author Elizabeth Kraus discusses the common issue of on-mountain collisions and provides practical advice for avoiding them. The article also addresses the increased risk of collisions on beginner terrain, suggesting that these areas can be busier and more prone to accidents. To mitigate […]
As we covered in our last blog on 12/8/23, a Utah District Court judge ordered Vail Resorts to produce the math behind its CCC formula following a dispute about additional development at the Park Hill Ski Area. CCC, or Comfortable Carrying Capacity, is a measure of the amount a guests a resort can handle while […]
Vail Resorts Loses Lawsuit Due to Overcrowding on the Ski Slopes A recent court decision in Utah could have big implications for the ongoing conflicts between ski resorts and mountain towns. Judge Richard Mrazik of Utah’s Third Judicial District recently ruled against Vail Resorts, who owns Park City Mountain Resort and ruled Utah could scrutinize […]
Vail Increases Fines for Using Another Skier’s Pass As the 2023-2024 ski season begins, prospective guests of Vail Ski Resort should be aware of recent changes to the Town of Vail’s Municipal Code. On October 17, 2023, the Vail Town Council unanimously voted to amend the Town’s Code to increase the penalty for using another […]
Adults learning to ski and snowboarding will soon have a new option designed specifically for them. The Wolf Creek Ski Area near Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is building a unique chair lift for adults who are new to the sports of skiing and snowboarding, which will allow them to learn in a relaxed environment. Typically beginner […]
