Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins delves into the recent $12 million jury award to a woman paralyzed after falling from a chairlift at Crested Butte and what it means for the ski industry and other outdoor companies that rely on liability waivers.

Learn more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/04/jury-verdict-against-vail-resorts/

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins delves into the recent $12 million jury award to a woman paralyzed after falling from a chairlift at Crested Butte and what it means for the ski industry and other outdoor companies that rely on liability waivers.
Learn more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/04/jury-verdict-against-vail-resorts/">https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/04/jury-verdict-against-vail-resorts/</a>

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;

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Veteran reporter Jason Blevins covers the industry from the inside out, plus indulges in the fun side of being outdoors in our beautiful state.

Veteran reporter Jason Blevins covers the industry from the inside out, plus indulges in the fun side of being outdoors in our beautiful state.

The Outsider with Jason Blevins

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

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Colorado jury pushes back on liability waivers

Medicaid is driving the $1.5 billion state budget shortfall Colorado lawmakers are trying to address this year. Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul joined Bente Birkeland of CPR News and Seth Klamann of The Denver Post on the latest episode of Purplish to explore why and what's being done to try to rein in spending on the health care program for low income Coloradans. 

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/01/colorado-medicaid-spending-state-budget/

Medicaid is driving the $1.5 billion state budget shortfall Colorado lawmakers are trying to address this year. Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul joined Bente Birkeland of CPR News and Seth Klamann of The Denver Post on the latest episode of Purplish to explore why and what's being done to try to rein in spending on the health care program for low income Coloradans. 
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/01/colorado-medicaid-spending-state-budget/">https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/01/colorado-medicaid-spending-state-budget/</a>

Medicaid and the state budget

Today we’re checking in with Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang about Colorado companies are navigating the Supreme Court decision that the Trump administration’s tariffs are illegal.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/30/colorado-importers-tariff-refunds/

Today we&rsquo;re checking in with Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang about Colorado companies are navigating the Supreme Court decision that the Trump administration&rsquo;s tariffs are illegal.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/30/colorado-importers-tariff-refunds/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/30/colorado-importers-tariff-refunds/</a>

Colorado small businesses finding way amid tariff ruling

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins puts a bow on a challenging ski season with a check-in on the ever-changing closing dates for Colorado resorts, plus a new lawsuit challenging the Ikon and Epic mega passes.

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins puts a bow on a challenging ski season with a check-in on the ever-changing closing dates for Colorado resorts, plus a new lawsuit challenging the Ikon and Epic mega passes.

Colorado jury pushes back on liability waivers

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