Clare Dougherty's death last Sunday is unlikely to be investigated because the state law regulating ski areas covers only lifts and tows, vehicles on the slopes and some signs, The Detroit News reported.

The girl's parents, Lucy and Mark Dougherty of Canton, were skiing with their four children and some adult friends at Schuss Mountain in the Shanty Creek Resorts Complex. Clare was unable to stop in time at the bottom of the "Red Hot."

The friends said they saw other skiers falling at the bottom of the slope after losing control trying to avoid the barrier. They described the slope as unsafe.

Randy Leong, speaking for the Doughertys, said they are not interested in litigation.

"We're not looking for consequences, we're just looking at them taking responsibility," Leong said. "How much would a bale of hay cost to place in front of a slab of cement? A few bundles of hay would have made the difference, some padding around the posts."