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Whistler Blackcomb Ski Patrol responded to a ski incident in Sapphire Bowl, an expert-designated area located in Blackcomb Glacier Provincial Park, where they found the man. The 62-year-old received emergency care and an evaluation from an on-duty physician at the site, but he died at the scene and was transported off Blackcomb Mountain.

sa国际传媒淲histler Blackcomb, Whistler Blackcomb Ski Patrol and the entire Vail Resorts family extend our deepest sympathy and support to our guestsa国际传媒檚 family and friends,sa国际传媒� said Belinda Trembath, Whistler Blackcomb COO.

Sea to Sky RCMPsa国际传媒檚 Whistler media relations officer Nathan Miller said police were notified by the ski patrol shortly before 1 p.m. on Jan. 19 of the sudden death.

RCMP is working with BC Coroners Service on the investigation.

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