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Idaho law says each skier must ski within the limits of what?

Their own ability.

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  1. Their own ability ✔
  2. The ski instructor's ability
  3. The group's fastest member

Why: Skiers are responsible for knowing how hard a slope or trail is for them. If it is too steep, take an easier run.

Huh, didn't know that: Idaho's law lists tree wells among the risks a skier takes on.

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References

Answer: Their own ability. Skiers are responsible for knowing how hard a slope or trail is for them. If it is too steep, take an easier run.

  1. Idaho Code 6-1106 Duties of skiers legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH11/SECT6-1106
    it shall be the duty of each skier to ski within the limits of the skier’s own ability
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Idaho Code 6-1106 Duties of skiers legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title6/T6CH11/SECT6-1106
    any depths of snow, including tree wells
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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