British skier falls to his death after slipping on off-piste track in French Alps
The 24-year-old skier was going down an off-piste track in the French resort of Les Arcs when he lost his balance and fell to his death (Picture: Getty Images)
A young British skier plunged 300m to his death down an off-piste slope while holidaying in the Alps.
The 24-year-old man died while on the snow in the French resort of Les Arcs 2000.
The alarm was raised after two skiers took a route near Chavonne aux Arcs at 2.29pm on Thursday, one of whom also slipped down the mountain and landed in a snowdrift.
Le Dauphine Libéré reported that the man was later discovered unconscious and in a cardiovascular arrest by emergency services including a helicopter dispatched from Courchevel.
He was soon declared dead despite several attempts to resuscitate him.
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The other skier was airlifted off the hill by the CRS Alpes national police unit.
Authorities have warned skiers to avoid steep off-piste sections, particularly at this early point in the season when the snowpack is thin (Picture: Getty Images)
Off-piste skiing is higher risk at this early point in the season as the snow tends to be hard and less thick.
Ski patrollers involved in the incident are being offered psychological support.
The resort said in a statement it sends ‘deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim’.
Authorities have warned skiers to avoid steep off-piste areas.
More than 50,000 skiers sustained injuries in the French Alps during the 2023-24 ski season, while the death toll from accidents was 29.
In February, another young British man lost his life after deciding to ski down a challenging slope alone after partying at a well-known aprés ski spot.
His body was discovered the next day in Avoriaz, near the resort of Morzine.
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