"A skier died on Aspen Mountain on Friday, December 19, after colliding with a tree, according to a statement from Aspen One, the company that operates the resort. Aspen One said the skier was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and was transported to Aspen Valley Health - Hospital and Medical Center, where they later died. No additional details about the incident were released."
"The company declined to identify the skier or provide information about their age, hometown, the specific location of the accident, or the exact cause of death, citing a longstanding policy of not releasing personal details in cases involving skiing fatalities. The Pitkin County Coroner's Office said it is investigating the incident and will not issue a statement until the investigation is complete and all relevant information has been reviewed."
On Friday, December 19, a skier collided with a tree on Aspen Mountain and later died after being transported to Aspen Valley Health - Hospital and Medical Center. The skier was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. Aspen One declined to identify the skier or provide demographic or location details, citing a longstanding policy against releasing personal information in skiing fatalities. The Pitkin County Coroner's Office is investigating and will not issue a statement until the investigation is complete and all relevant information has been reviewed. Aspen Mountain is known for steep, challenging terrain, and collisions with fixed objects remain a serious risk despite the rarity of fatalities.
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