Snowboarder dies after accident in Colorado alpine bowl

According to the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office, a snowboarder died in Aspen, Colorado on January 19.

A press release about the death states that a 42-year-old male was snowboarding in the Highland Bowl of Aspen Highlands Ski Area when they struck a tree around 3:00 PM. The subject was on the mountain with a friend at the time, found unconscious following the collision.

Ski patrol was alerted immediately and responded to perform CPR, which was ultimately unsuccessful. The male was pronounced dead at the scene despite a quick rescue response.

While there were no witnesses to the accident, evidence at the scene made it obvious that a tree collision occurred.

The body of the deceased male was transported to the base of the mountain, with the investigation then transferred to the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office and the Pitkin County Coroner's Office.

Details about the man's identity have not been released.

The Highland Bowl at Aspen Highlands Ski Area is known for its double-black extreme terrain.

This is at least the fourth slopesport-related death of the season in Colorado, with two previous deaths taking place at Eldora Mountain Resort and a third taking place in the backcountry near Cameron Pass. Two people were also recently killed an in avalanche while snowshoeing in the vicinity of Hoosier Pass.

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