Personal Injury

Death at Keystone Ski Resort

An investigation is ongoing after a skier was found unresponsive at Keystone Ski Area on January 7, 2026. Around noon, a group of skiers found the 59-year-old male guest on “The Grizz,” an advanced “black” rated run in Keystone’s backcountry area. The group of called for help and performed CPR on the man.

When ski patrol arrived, they continued live saving measures and transported the man to a helicopter landing zone where a Flight for Life helicopter brought him to CommonSpirit St. Anthony Summit Hospital. The man was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The Sheriff’s department reports that the man was wearing a helmet when he was found. The investigation into his death is ongoing.

Have you been injured on a chair lift or hit by another skier? Call the experienced attorneys at Bloch Ongert today at (970) 926-1700. You will speak directly to an attorney for a free consultation. We can help you recover the money you are entitled to receive.

The information for this post was sourced from Summit Daily. The article can be found at https://www.summitdaily.com/news/keystone-resort-grizz-trail-death-fatal-accident/

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