Utah Ski Help
Utah's inherent risks of skiing law, what ski areas must post, and UDOT's Cottonwood Canyons traction rules. Information only.
Key facts
- Under Utah Code 78B-4-403, a skier may not make a claim against or recover from a ski area operator for injury from the inherent risks of skiing. (source: Utah State Legislature)
- Utah Code 78B-4-404 requires ski areas to post trail boards listing the inherent risks of skiing and the limits on operator liability. (source: Utah State Legislature)
- A minor, or a parent on a minor's behalf, may not sign an agreement in advance waiving a claim against a ski area operator (78B-4-405). (source: Utah State Legislature)
- When the Cottonwood Canyons traction beacons are flashing, vehicles need at least 5/32 inch tire tread and the required tires or devices. (source: Utah Department of Transportation)
Rules
- Utah's inherent risks of skiing law: Utah Code 78B-4-401 to 406 in plain language.
- Cottonwood Canyons traction rules: UDOT tire and chain requirements for Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons.
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