On Sun, 13 Jun 2010 13:30:40 -0400, "Mike Marlow"
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wrote:

Define "forbidden area".

Off designated slopes.

s/slopes/trails/

Areas where the ski patrol doesn't.

I don't think so.

I *know* you're wrong.

On the private property of a ski resort - sure/maybe.
That's different.

No, it's not different. You ski off the trails and require public agency
assistance, chances are you *will* be sent a bill. It's done all the time in
the NE. I'm sure the West is no different.

Not so much on open land or land that is not owned by a
resort. There is nothing stopping or even forbidden about skiing on land
that is just open land - not related to a resort. That would be a closer
analogy to open water boating.

Yes, even in non-resort areas the state or local emergency groups will send
you a bill. Many public areas are off-limits to everyone. Always. Get caught
in there and you'll be paying for more than a rescue.