“Witnesses state he kind of lost control and slid into a tree. Of course, everyone reported that right to patrol.” –Wachusett Mountain’s Jeff Crowley

Tragic news out of Princeton, Massachusetts where a skier died today after crashing into a tree at Wachusett Mountain Ski Resort. WCVB reports the victim was a 67-year-old man from Shrewsbury. Witnesses said the man lost control before crashing into a tree on Oxbow Chute trail. The skier was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The victim’s name has not been released. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....