Recreation Law: Information about the Outdoor Manufacturing, Recreation, Travel & Sports Industry’s Post

Norfolk, NE new North Fork Whitewater Park open, already a hit & generating $$ for the community! https://lnkd.in/eM4pPgtR @NorfolkNE #WhitewaterPark #Paddlesports #PaddleSportsLaw @RecreationLaw #RecLaw #RecreationLaw

Every tourist coming to Colorado (or WY, UT, ID, MT, NM...) needs to know this! Cell phone companies lie, we don't have service everywhere! https://buff.ly/3pnmqOK #ORLawTextbook #OutdoorRecreationLaw #OutdoorIndustry #OutdoorLaw

There is a law $5K fine, $1500 restitution & 5 years in PRISON! Someone shot an endangered California Condor in Colorado this March! Rare endangered bird moving to CO!! https://lnkd.in/gQt87UfR Colorado Parks and Wildlife ‏#CaliforniaCondor #EndangeredSpecies #ExtinctionIsForever #EndangeredSpecies #ProtectWildlife @RecreationLaw

New study says having your kids spend time outdoor is best way to prevent near-nearsightedness a condition that is growing in the US https://lnkd.in/dNUEMgRQ NPR #GetOutdoors #EnjoyLife #EnjoytheOutdoors @RecreationLaw #RecLaw #RecreationLaw

Collision at Alpine Meadows Ski Area leaves 1 teenager dead, 1 injured https://lnkd.in/gPjUCyM8 #SkiFatality #Fatality @RecreationLaw #SkiLaw #SkiAreaLaw #RecLaw #RecreationLaw

Hopi, Navajo Nation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, & the Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah & Ouray Reservation will jointly Manage Bear Ears National Monument with the Federal Government! The people who know & respect the land will manage the land! https://risk-mgmt.co/lc5 @RecreationLaw @DoodahNokach @UtahDineBikeyah #ProtectTheBearsEars #MonumentsForAll #SavePublicLands #BearsEars #RecLaw #RecreationLaw

Assumption of the Risk, as a defense to lawsuits. It is crucial for individuals and their guests to comprehend and accept the risks associated with any activity they participate in. This legal principle aims to protect activity providers from potential liability, provided they have adequately informed participants about the risks involved. By doing so, individuals acknowledge and accept these risks, thereby releasing the activity provider from liability. However, it is important to note that the specific application and interpretation of Assumption of the Risk may vary slightly from state to state, as different jurisdictions may have additional requirements or considerations. Nonetheless, this defense remains widely recognized and utilized across the United States. In order to safeguard against potential lawsuits, activity providers should ensure that participants are fully informed about the risks involved. This can be achieved through the use of releases, waivers, and acknowledgment of risk forms, which help demonstrate that individuals have been made aware of the inherent dangers associated with the activity. Overall, understanding and assuming the risks associated with a chosen activity is important for both participants and activity providers, as it helps establish a legal framework that protects the interests of both parties. https://lnkd.in/gfjKnS-p @RecreationLaw #RecLaw #RecreationLaw #Releases #Waivers #AssumptionoftheRisk #AcknowledgmentOfRisk

Bruce Kerfoot, Gunflint Trail Lodge has passed, he built year round use of the Boundary Waters, remarkable & great man, & good guy! https://lnkd.in/gT7nbJtq #BoundaryWaters #Paddlesports #PaddleSportsLaw @RecreationLaw #RecLaw #RecreationLaw

Hermon Mountain ski area in Maine for sale, 67.5 acres, 3 lifts 20 trails https://risk-mgmt.co/gys @RecreationLaw #SkiAreaLaw #SkiLaw #GiveAFlake #ClimateChange #SaveYourSeason #SkiAreaLaw #RecLaw #RecreationLaw

We are saddened to report the death of a 46-year-old skier that occurred yesterday at Heavenly Mountain Resort. The individual was skiing on an expert run when the incident occurred. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the skier's family and loved ones during this difficult time. We urge skiers and snowboarders to always ski and ride within their ability and follow the Skier Safety Responsibility Code to protect themselves and other skiers and riders on the mountain. https://rec-law.us/3ZT5Jdq #SkiFatality #Fatality @RecreationLaw #SkiLaw #SkiAreaLaw #RecLaw #RecreationLaw @skiheavenly