Screen Shot 2016-02-16 at 11.06.42 AMA Massachusetts man is dead following a ski accident at Burke Mountain Ski Area in East Burke, according to the Vermont State Police.

It is being reported that Varter Shirinian, 58, of Watertown was killed at about 3:40 p.m. on Monday after he lost control and struck a tree while skiing on the Big Dipper trail.

Varter was pronounced dead at the scene. He was skiing with a family member at the time of the crash, police said.

Our deepest condolences to Varter friends and family.

 

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