A Colorado snowboarder died after crashing into the snow on a black diamond run at Keystone Ski Resort on Monday afternoon, according to the
The crash happened about 2 p.m. when a man from the Front Range crashed on Lower Go Devil, a black diamond run near Mountain House, sheriff’s officials said on social media.
The man was riding with several friends when he crashed and hit the snow “with force,” the sheriff’s office said. He was wearing a helmet, and investigators do not believe he hit any trees, blunt objects or other people.
Keystone Ski Patrol started medical care and brought the man to the resort medical center, where he was pronounced dead, according to the agency. His death is under investigation, and his name will be released by the Summit County coroner’s office.
Keystone officials confirmed the 32-year-old man was involved in a “serious incident” on an advanced trail on Dercum Mountain and, after receiving emergency care, was pronounced dead at the medical center.
“Keystone Resort, Keystone Ski Patrol and the entire Vail Resorts family extend our deepest sympathy and support to our guestap family and friends,” Keystone Resort Vice President and General Manager Shannon Buhler said in a statement.
This is the second death on Keystone’s slopes this month, after a man was found unresponsive Jan. 7 on The Grizz in the resort’s Outback area.
