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Title: How the Freedom of the Hills has Become Anarchy in the Backcountry â€“ Do We Need a Backcountry Responsibility Code?: Date: 2014-09-29; Authors: Drew Hardesty; Description: The Freedom of the Hills has always been one of the draws of exploring the mountains with the opportunity to test one's mettle and skills through self...; Object ID: ISSW14_paper_P4.06.pdf; Keywords: public safety, backcountry responsibility code, liability; View additional details about How the Freedom of the Hills has Become Anarchy in the Backcountry â€“ Do We Need a Backcountry Responsibility Code?

Title: Mitigating Your (Legal) Risk as a Forecaster â€“ Where Are Your Own Liabilities/Risks/Tensions: Date: 2012; Authors: Tracey Knutson; Description: Avalanche forecasters, like most other professionals these days, can have legal liability or exposure to legal liability for actions (or inactions) ta...; Object ID: issw-2012-227-233.pdf; Keywords: avalanche forecasting, avalanche hazard assessment, liability; View additional details about Mitigating Your (Legal) Risk as a Forecaster â€“ Where Are Your Own Liabilities/Risks/Tensions

Title: Blasting for Avalanche Control Using Shock-Tube and Non-Electric Detonators: Date: 2002; Authors: Craig Wilbour, Lee Redden, John Stimberis, Rob Gibson; Description: Explosive manufacturers are increasingly concerned regarding liability from the use and users of their products. Avalanche control blasting has tradit...; Object ID: issw-2002-049.pdf; Keywords: liability, shock-tube, detonators, blasting, avalanche; View additional details about Blasting for Avalanche Control Using Shock-Tube and Non-Electric Detonators

Title: Development and Liability in the Ophir Valley, Colorado: Date: 1998; Authors: Joseph Shults; Description: Ophir, Colorado, a small mining town located 8 miles from Telluride, Colorado, was heavily damaged by avalanches in the early 1900s. By the 1960s it w...; Object ID: issw-1998-428-430.pdf; Keywords: liability, avalanche, zoning, mitigation; View additional details about Development and Liability in the Ophir Valley, Colorado

Title: Hahn and Nelson V. Alpine Meadows Ski Corporation - Ruling Regardin Strict Liability Contentions on Motion for Non-Suit: Date: 1986; Authors: James D. Garbolino; Description: This court has been requested to rule on the applicability of the doctrine of strict liability insofar as it applies to the conduct of the defendants...; Object ID: issw-1986-183-188.pdf; Keywords: liability, avalanche control, hazards, fatalities; View additional details about Hahn and Nelson V. Alpine Meadows Ski Corporation - Ruling Regardin Strict Liability Contentions on Motion for Non-Suit

Title: Avalanche Litigation: Technology and Liability: Date: 1984; Authors: James L. Kennedy, Jr.; Description: Anticipating hazards and allocating costs, avalanche litigation plays a positive role in avalanche protection. By deciding cases, courts provide an as...; Object ID: ISSW-1984-099-101.pdf; Keywords: liability, hazards, technology, costs, protection; View additional details about Avalanche Litigation: Technology and Liability