Key Facts
#1 in traumatic injury
Skiing/riding is the leading cause of serious injury among all recreational activity in Colorado.
#1 in workplace injury
Ski areas have the highest number and rate of workplace injury in the state.
No transparency
There is no requirement for ski operators in Colorado to disclose safety policies, procedures, and practices (safety plans).
Not even the U.S. Ski Patrol has access to statewide accident disclosure to identify opportunities to improve safety.
As the Summit Daily reported, “Unlike the automobile industry, or to a lesser degree theme and water parks, there are no specific requirements for the reporting of injuries and accidents at the nation’s ski areas.”
No accountability
Consumers waive liability when buying a lift ticket but can access no public information about accidents or safety plans where they ski or ride.