KEYSTONE, Colo — The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a snowboarder at Keystone Resort that occurred on January 19th, 2026.
Summit County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the resort after receiving a report at approximately 2:11pm that CPR was in progress following a snowboarding crash. Once deputies arrived on scene they learned that a male snowboarder visiting from Colorado’s Front Range had crashed on Lower Go Devil, a black diamond run near the resort’s Mountain House base area. The snowboarder was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
The initial investigation indicates the snowboarder was riding with several friends when he crashed, hitting the snow with force. No trees, blunt objects, or other people are believed to be involved in the crash. After the crash, a snowboarder’s friend contacted Keystone Ski Patrol, which responded, provided medical care, and transported the snowboarder to the Keystone Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The investigation into the death is ongoing.
“Every loss of life on our ski slopes is deeply felt in our community. We extend our sincere condolences to the snowboarder’s loved ones during this difficult time.” -Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons
The Summit County Coroner’s Office will release the individual’s identity at a later time and is responsible for determining the official cause and manner of death. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends.
