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39-year-old skier killed in crash at Black Mountain ski area, police say
The New Hampshire man was unresponsive when first responders arrived.
A 39-year-old man skiing at the Black Mountain ski area in Jackson, New Hampshire, died Sunday after he went off a trail and crashed, authorities announced.
The skier was identified as Eric Page of Bartlett, New Hampshire, according to Jackson police.
The department said officers responded at 5:51 p.m. to the report of an accident involving a skier who went off the trail at the mountain. The initial report indicated the skier was “seriously injured,” according to police.
“Mountain ski patrol responded to ‘Upper Maple Slalom’ trail to aid the patient,” police said. “The area of the accident was near the summit.”
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At the scene, they found Page unresponsive with “significant injuries” at the edge of the snow line on the left of the trail.
According to police, the crash itself was not witnessed but was reported by a passing skier.
First responders performed life-saving measures as Page was taken back to the base, but the efforts were unsuccessful, police said. He was declared dead.
Erik Mogensen, general manager for Black Mountain, said in a statement that the entire community is “deeply saddened by this tragic accident.”
“I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the individual’s friends and family, the Black Mountain community, and all who have been affected by this loss,” he said.
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Jackson police said the investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
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