Skier Dies At Thredbo Resort, Australia
The New South Wales Police Force released a statement confirming that a 73-year-old man passed away in a skiing accident at Thredbo Resort on July 27th, 2023.
The skier reportedly struck a pole on the edge of a ski run.
Thredbo is a popular ski resort located 340 miles from Melbourne. The resort has not released a statement on the incident at this time.
Please read the statement from the The New South Wales Police Force below. Click 'See More' to read the entire statement.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the friends and family of the deceased during this difficult time.
We will update this story with more details as they become available. Keep reading below for more information about Thredbo Resort.
Thredbo Resort Stats/Information:
Vertical: 2,200 ft.
Skiable Terrain: 1,186 ac.
Average Snowfall: 80 in.
Lifts: 14
Trails: 53
Snowmaking: YES
Night Skiing:
Mega-Pass: Ikon Pass
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