Man found buried in snow at ski resort in Fernie dies

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RCMP say the 67-year-old man was found within a natural terrain trap near the top of the ski hill by Fernie alpine patrol.

Published Jan 10, 2025 • 1 minute read

A skier died after he was found buried in the snow at a ski resort in Fernie Wednesday, RCMP said on Friday.

Elk Valley Regional RCMP said they were notified of a possible sudden death at the Fernie Alpine Resort, located in B.C.’s East Kootenay region.

When police officers arrived, paramedics were already transporting the 67-year old man to hospital.

RCMP say the man had been found within a natural terrain trap buried in snow near the top of the ski hill by Fernie alpine patrol.

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Paramedics and ski patrol attempted to save his life but he died in hospital.

It is believed poor visibility at the time lead the man into a terrain trap underneath one of the first lift towers of the Polar Peak lift, RCMP said.

Police described the trap as a naturally occurring sink hole about seven metres by nine metres wide and filled with loose and undisturbed snow.

Elk Valley RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating.

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