Tree Collisions Account for Almost Half of Ski Deaths in Colorado

1st June 2024

14 people died on Colorado’s ski slopes last season with six coming from skiers and snowboarders hitting trees.

Ten of the fatalities were men and the deaths ranged from a 14-year old boy to a 78-year old man.

All the tree collision deaths were on intermediate or beginner slopes.

The figures have been compiled by The Colorado Sun