Details of the accident have not yet been released, but it has been reported that the male snowboarder was found unresponsive in a gladed area near the Arthur’s Choice run at Blackcomb.
Members of the public performed CPR before Blackcomb ski patrol arrived at 12:15pm. He was pronounced dead at 1:17pm.
Canadian police are investigating the death and more information will be provided this week.
Whistler Blackcomb has seen 82″ (6.75′) of snow in the past 7 days.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends.