On April 4, 2008, at approximately 1134 hours, the Pitkin County
Sheriff’s Office received information of an unconscious skier that had
gone off a cliff in the Highlands area. Aspen Highlands Ski Patrol
identified the area as being outside of Aspen Highlands ski area,
possibly Toner Bowl, two bows back, on the West-facing slope, beyond
Highland Peak. Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office asked for Aspen
Highlands ski Patrol's assistance in accessing the victim.
Mountain Rescue Aspen was called out for the incident, and Summit County Flight for Life was put on stand-by.
A witness at the scene attempted to resuscitate the victim, a local
male resident. Aspen Highlands Ski Patrol was the first agency on
scene, and the victim was pronounced dead shortly after they arrived.
Equipment from T-Lazy Seven was used to help recover the body.
Aspen Counseling was called to be available to witnesses who watched the incident occur, and were in need of some assistance.
The victim’s identity was not released pending notification of next of kin.
Renee Rayton
Pitkin County Deputy
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