Bavarian Skier Dies After Accident on Closed Slope in Tirol

The 66-year-old man sustained fatal injuries after hitting artificial snow mounds while skiing in a restricted area near Seefeld.

A 66-year-old man from Garmisch-Partenkirchen died following a skiing accident on a closed slope in the Rosshütte ski area in Tirol, Austria.
The accident occurred on Saturday when the skier reportedly failed to see artificial snow mounds prepared for the upcoming season, causing him to fall and sustain severe injuries.
Other skiers in the area provided first aid and alerted emergency services; the man was airlifted to a hospital in Innsbruck.
Despite medical efforts, the skier succumbed to his injuries on Monday, according to Austrian police reports.
Authorities have reiterated the dangers of entering closed ski areas, which are not fully prepared or secured for public use.