A tragedy occurred at the Mammoth Mountain ski resort: on Thursday, February 5, an unidentified man died while descending one of the most dangerous trails – Dropout 2. The incident took place in front of numerous passengers on the gondola, who witnessed the fatal fall.
This is reported by Finway
Details of the Accident and Rescuers’ Actions
According to eyewitness accounts on social media, the skier was navigating a difficult and icy section when he suddenly lost control, fell, lost his skis, and likely lost consciousness after a severe impact. The man slid headfirst for several hundred meters uncontrollably, leaving a trail of blood in the snow. His companion attempted to stop his body, but was unable to do so in time.
“The man was unconscious and unresponsive to stimuli. Despite immediate evacuation and resuscitation efforts, the medical staff at Mammoth confirmed his death. The identity of the deceased has not yet been disclosed, as notification of relatives is still ongoing.”
Rescuers arrived on the scene within four minutes, but they were unable to revive the victim. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene, and the identity of the skier has not been released to the public, as relatives have not yet been informed of the tragedy.
Series of Accidents at Mammoth Mountain Resort
This incident marks the fourth fatal accident at Mammoth Mountain this season, which has been accompanied by abnormally heavy snowfall. Previously, a 71-year-old experienced skier was found in deep snow on Christmas, a 30-year-old patroller was caught in an avalanche while clearing slopes, and a novice snowboarder also lost their life.
In addition to fatalities, other incidents have occurred at the resort: recently, a 12-year-old girl fell from a lift but survived with only bruises. She fell past a safety net that workers and witnesses were trying to deploy. The resort administration has refrained from commenting on mortality statistics, only emphasizing that Mammoth Mountain is visited by hundreds of thousands of people each year.