Snowboarder, 22, Dies in Perisher Terrain Park

13th August 2025

The accident happened in the Front Valley Terrain Park of the Australian resort. Paramedics treated the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as…
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The accident happened in the Front Valley Terrain Park of the Australian resort.

Paramedics treated the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

He has been identified as an American, Drew Youngquist, who was working for an outdoor company at the nearby town of Jindabyne.

Last winter in the US he worked as ski patroller at Utah Olympic Park.

He was set to graduate this year from the University of Utah with a degree in Emergency Medical Services, specialising in Wilderness Technical Rescue, and he planned to become a medical doctor.

“Perisher Ski Resort, Ski Patrol, and the entire Vail Resorts family extend our deepest sympathy and support to our guest’s family and friends,” said Perisher vice president and general manager, Nathan Butterworth.

The Front Valley Terrain Park has advanced terrain and jumps that range in height from 4.6m to 9.1m.

An investigation is underway, and the coroner is preparing a report.