By Canadian Press

Woman dies in ‘serious incident’ at Whistler Blackcomb resort

Mar 11, 2024 | 2:35 PM

WHISTLER, B.C. — Whistler Blackcomb ski resort says a Vancouver woman has died in a “serious incident” over the weekend.

The resort says in a statement that the 32-year-old woman died Saturday after becoming separated from her partner while visiting at the resort. 

It says the partner alerted the ski patrol, who found the woman unresponsive on the Renegade trail, described as an advanced trail. 

No other details have been released by the resort, and the RCMP in Whistler, B.C., did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Whistler Blackcomb COO Belinda Trembath says in the statement that the resort is offering its “deepest condolences” to the woman’s family and friends.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 11, 2024.

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