Tragic Death of Skier Attempting Highway Jump at Berthoud Pass
TL;DR
A 21-year-old man died while attempting a high-risk skiing stunt to clear the width of Highway 40 near Berthoud Pass summit. Despite wearing protective gear, he lacked the necessary speed and distance, causing him to land on the highway pavement. The Grand County Coroner’s Office will release his identity and cause of death at a later time.
- Man dies in ‘skiing stunt’ trying to clear highway at Berthoud Pass FOX 31 Denver
- Skier dead after attempting to jump over highway in Colorado Denver Gazette
- 21-year-old skier dies on Berthoud Pass after failed ski jump Sky-Hi News
- Skier killed attempting to jump Colorado mountain highway 9News.com KUSA
- Skier dies while attempting to jump over Berthoud Pass near Winter Park The Colorado Sun
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