Montana Ski Resort Chairlift Fall Claims Life of 37-Year-Old Man

Jeffrey Zinne died from injuries sustained in a fall from a malfunctioning chairlift at Red Lodge Mountain, prompting an investigation and lift closure.

Jeffrey Zinne, 37, fell from a three-person chairlift at Red Lodge Mountain ski resort on Monday and died from his injuries the following night.
The chairlift, known as the Triple Chair, was experiencing a mechanical problem at the time of the incident, though specific details of the malfunction remain undisclosed.
Over 100 skiers were evacuated from the lift using ropes after it was stopped following the accident.
High winds with gusts reaching 50 mph were reported in the area on the day of the accident, and weather conditions are being considered as part of the investigation.
The Triple Chair, built in 1983, will remain closed until a full safety assessment is completed by engineers.