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bike park, injury, lawsuit, liability, mt. hood skibowl, nat lopes, risk management, trail building, Trails - March 14, 2023

Behind the Lawsuit That Closed Oregon’s Mt. Hood Skibowl Bike Park

Last year a massive lawsuit following a life-changing injury shuttered Oregon's Skibowl bike park. We learned how the series of events led to the paralyzed rider winning the case.

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Community, injury, survey - March 5, 2023

Have You Ever Taken an Extended Break from Mountain Biking?

Mountain biking is referred to as a lifelong sport, though that's not to say that life won't get in the way sometimes.

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With One Fully-Functioning Arm, Cody Schafer is Probably Still Faster Than You

A traumatic dirt bike crash took Cody Schafer out of the race and paralyzed his left arm. Thanks to an uncommon surgery and discipline, he's back on the podium.

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Mt. Hood Skibowl Shuts Down Bike Park Due to Injury Lawsuit

The operators of Mt. Hood Skibowl in Oregon have decided to suspend bike park operations following an $11.4M verdict against them in an injury lawsuit.

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Telluride Includes Injury Insurance with Bike Park Lift Ticket Purchase

Telluride Ski Resort in southwest Colorado has partnered with Spot Insurance to include coverage for all winter and summer lift ticket buyers.

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