In Colorado, your rafting waiver should be drafted with this in mind. Below is what Colorado law says, what it means for your waiver, and where to get it reviewed.
A release for simple negligence is enforceable if fairly entered and worded in clear, unambiguous language (Jones v. Dressel, 1981).
Waivers cannot release willful, wanton, reckless, or grossly negligent conduct.
The Colorado Supreme Court held in 2024 (Miller v. Crested Butte) that a release cannot bar a negligence-per-se claim based on violations of the Ski Safety Act or Passenger Tramway Safety Act — you can't contract around statutory duties.
Colorado statute (C.R.S. § 13-22-107) expressly allows a parent to release a child's prospective negligence claim for youth activities — but not willful, wanton, reckless, or grossly negligent acts.
Draft to the Jones v. Dressel clarity standard, and for ski operations remember the Ski Safety Act sets duties a waiver cannot erase. Confirm with a Colorado attorney.
Start from our whitewater rafting waiver template, then add Colorado's required wording. Always have a Colorado attorney review the final document.
Colorado statutes and case-law summaries behind this page. Laws change — verify the current position with a licensed attorney.
However your state treats waivers, you still need every guest's signature on file. EquipDash sends your Colorado waiver after each booking, captures the signature with a timestamp and IP address, and stores it against the booking — so you always have a clean, dated record.
COLORADO WAIVER FAQ
General guidance for operators. For your specific situation, consult a licensed Colorado attorney.
Contact UsColorado enforces clearly written waivers for simple negligence under the Jones v. Dressel four-factor test, but ski-specific statutory duties cannot be waived. This is general information, not legal advice — confirm with a Colorado attorney.
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