Hiibschman Ex Rel. Welch v. City of Valdez

OPINION

RABINOWITZ, Chief Justice.

INTRODUCTION

Heather Hiibschman sued the City of Valdez in tort for injuries incurred as she went over a ski bump-jump at a city ski hill. The superior court granted part of the City’s summary judgment motion and let part of Hiibschman’s ease go to the jury, which found against her. She appeals and the City cross-appeals, both primarily questioning the interpretation of Alaska’s 1980 Limitations on Claims Arising From Skiing Act (“Ski Act”), AS 09.65.135. 1

STATEMENT OF FACTS

Salmonberry Ridge, the only downhill ski facility in Valdez, opened to the public in…