Signed Waiver Ends Collision Case in Breckenridge

1st October 2026

The Colorado Supreme Court has dismissed the case of a snowboarder involved in a snowmobile crash at the resort because he later signed a waiver for a season ski pass.

In December 2020, John Litterer was snowboarding at Breckenridge resort, owned by Vail Resorts, and  a snowmobile collided with him.

Litterer sued Vail Resorts, but because he later bought an Epic Pass for the 2022-23 ski season, judges ruled that Litterer waived all his existing claims.

It was a 4-3 vote by the court.

The 2022-23 waiver included on the back of the Epic Pass read:

“I further release and give up any and all claims and rights that I may now have against any released party and understand this releases all claims, including those of which I am not aware, those not mentioned in this release and those resulting from anything which has happened up to now.”

Litterer ids said to be “bitterly disappointed” and Val Resorts is expected to persue him for costs of $60,000.

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