Skier found dead on Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

Posted Jan 7, 2019 7:00 pm.

Last Updated Jan 7, 2019 7:03 pm.

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GOLDEN (660 NEWS) – A 30-year-old man from Golden, B.C. has been killed while skiing within the boundaries of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.

“The male had been reported overdue by a friend, after missing a scheduled meet,” said RCMP Constable Spencer Lainchbury in a news release. “Resort staff then initiated a sweep of the hill and the male was located on one of the runs at approximately 7:00 pm.”

Staff rushed him to BC Ambulance who continued efforts to revive him. He was later pronounced dead.

The Golden-Field RCMP are working with the BC Coroners Services with their investigation into the cause of death.

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