Montana Snowboarder Dies After Fall from Malfunctioning Chairlift

Jeffrey Zinne, 37, fell from a ski lift at Red Lodge Mountain, prompting an investigation into mechanical issues and weather conditions.

Jeffrey Zinne, a 37-year-old snowboarder, fell from the Triple Chair lift at Red Lodge Mountain in Montana on March 10 and died from his injuries two days later.
The chairlift had a mechanical problem at the time of the incident, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause, including weather and operational factors.
High winds reaching up to 50 mph were recorded in the area on the day of the accident, causing some other lifts at the resort to close earlier in the day.
More than 100 people stranded on the malfunctioning lift were safely evacuated by ski patrol using ropes to lower them to the ground.
Zinne, remembered as a devoted husband and father, donated his organs in his final moments, and his family has received significant community support through a fundraiser.