Skier Dies After Crash at Mt. Bachelor
Portland man identified after fatal incident on Wanoga Way ski trail
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. — Authorities are investigating a fatal skiing accident that occurred Monday afternoon at Mt. Bachelor.
According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol was notified of an injured skier at approximately 2:22 p.m. on March 9 on the Wanoga Way Ski Trail.
Ski Patrol was first to arrive and located a male skier who was not breathing and did not have a pulse. Despite extensive lifesaving efforts by Ski Patrol and Bend Fire & Rescue medics, the man was pronounced dead at 2:56 p.m.
The skier was later identified as Nigel Barry Young, 65, of Portland.
Investigators say Young had been skiing with three friends who were ahead of him on the trail and did not witness the crash. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident, but deputies believe the injuries he sustained were not survivable.
The Wanoga Way Ski Trail is located on the east side of Mt. Bachelor and is accessed from the Cloudchaser Lift. The trail is considered an intermediate-level run.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to coordinate with Mt. Bachelor staff as the investigation into the incident moves forward.
Officials also thanked Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol, Bend Fire & Rescue, and Airlink for their response and assistance at the scene.
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