Getting Away With Murder? Do It on Snow and Slide Away

• In Event: Poster Session

Abstract

The poster introduces research focused on the impact of legislation and precedent related to ski area and snowsport safety. Three primary questions are considered. 1) Have waivers granted blanket immunity to ski area operators? 2) Do skier safety codes and various state regulations prevent prosecution of those engaged in behavior meeting the legal definition of murder, manslaughter, or negligent homicide? 3) Are snowsport enthusiasts generally aware of, and willingly accepting, these risks?

Author

• Kenneth Mentor, University of North Carolina Wilmington