Death Reported at Oregon Ski Area

Originally posted on Powder | By Matt Lorelli | Last updated Jan 27, 2025 10:43 AM ET

Mt. Ashland, Oregon announced the death of a 76-year-old skier on Friday, January 24, 2025.

The skier died after colliding with a tree on Windsor Chairline, a Black Diamond-rated slope that runs below the ski area's Windsor chairlift. The skier was reportedly wearing a helmet, according to a quote from Mt. Ashland ski patrol in the release.

“Our team is heartbroken by this loss,” writes Andrew Gast, General Manager of Mt. Ashland. “The Mt. Ashland community is tight-knit, and we share a deep bond with everyone connected to our mountain. We are incredibly grateful to our dedicated staff, Ski Patrollers, Ashland Fire and Rescue, and Mercy Flights for their swift and compassionate response. On behalf of our entire team, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends grieving during this difficult time.”

The name of the individual has not been released at this time. Our thoughts and condolences are with the skier's friends and family during this time.

Skiing is an inherently dangerous sport, but according to the National Ski Areas Association, deaths are quite rare.

Over the past ten years, U.S. ski areas averaged less than one death per 1 million skier visits. During the Winter 23-24 season, there were 35 fatalities in 60.5 million skier visits nationally.

This article first appeared on Powder and was syndicated with permission.

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