Skiier dies in catastrophic fall on expert run at California mountain resort

A Skier Dies in Catastrophic Fall on Expert Run

A skier died Thursday after a catastrophic fall on one of Mammoth Mountain’s steepest expert runs. The incident marks the fourth death at the popular California ski resort this season.

The skier fell near the top of the icy, heavily moguled run, losing both skis and sliding headfirst down the slope for hundreds of yards as horrified bystanders watched from above. Witnesses described it as one of the worst things they’ve ever seen on the mountain.

Mammoth Mountain confirmed that ski patrol rushed to the scene and administered life-saving care before the skier was transported to paramedics. Despite their efforts, the guest succumbed to injuries, according to a resort statement. The tragedy comes days after another alarming incident at Mammoth, where a 12-year-old girl survived a terrifying fall after dangling from a ski lift.

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased skier.