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Pulk with child on the piste: liability and limits
A pulk towed behind the skier is viewed critically on pistes. We show admissibility, FIS analogy and liability on collision.
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3 July 2026 · Mag. Christopher Angerer, Rechtsanwalt
A pulk is a sled towed behind a skier. It often carries a small child.
On ski pistes the pulk raises questions of admissibility and liability. FIS rules apply by analogy.
Pulk decision helper
Check pulk on piste
Three steps clarify liability with a pulk.
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Fall with pulk
Secure medical files. We assess accident insurance and piste claims.
House rules breached
A breach of house rules increases the skier liability. We assess negligence and insurance.
Admissibility and FIS analogy
Admissibility and FIS analogy
Pulks are not banned in general. House rules of individual ski areas may limit them.
FIS rules apply by analogy. The pulk skier bears responsibility like any skier.
Liability on collision
Liability on collision
On collision the pulk skier is liable for own and pulk behaviour. Private liability insurance usually covers this.
Contributory negligence arises with excessive speed. Insufficient securing of the child also counts.
Immediate steps:
- Photograph the scene and secure witnesses
- Inform insurer and counsel at once
- Check house rules of the ski area
Frequently asked
Pulk and piste
Is the pulk allowed on the piste? +
In principle yes, unless the house rules say otherwise. A notice at the lift shop is helpful.
Who is liable on collision? +
The pulk skier is liable like any skier. Private liability insurance usually carries the loss.
What about speed? +
Speed must match the pulk. Too fast triggers contributory negligence.
Is the child insured? +
Personal injuries of the child are covered by accident insurance. Damage to third parties is covered by parental liability.
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