In March 2022, a family trip to Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado turned into a legal battle that captured the attention of the skiing community and beyond. Sixteen-year-old Annie Miller, accompanied by her father, traveled from Oklahoma for a few days of skiing at Crested Butte, Colorado. What was intended to be a memorable skiing adventure, however, took an unforeseen turn.
Upon boarding a chairlift at Crested Butte, Annie could not get situated on the lift. Her father grabbed ahold of her as the chairlift made its way up the mountain. Eventually, her father’s strength gave out, and Annie fell 30 feet onto hard-packed snow, leaving her paralyzed.
The case that arose from this trip highlighted the complexities and potential risks associated with skiing, a sport that carries inherent dangers. Details of the incident remain closely examined as the legal proceedings unfold, shedding light on the responsibilities of ski resorts to ensure the safety of their guests and the measures skiers must take to protect themselves on the slopes.
A district court initially dismissed the Miller family’s lawsuit, citing laws that protect Colorado’s ski industry. However, the family’s attorney argued that the industry’s safety standards failed to prevent Annie Miller’s accident. The Colorado Supreme Court is now deliberating on the balance between skier responsibility and resort liability, with a decision expected in the coming months. This case may redefine legal protections and safety obligations within the ski industry.
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