82-year-old dies while skiing at Whistler Blackcomb resort

A man in his 80s died while skiing at Whistler Blackcomb on Saturday, the resort has confirmed.

The 82-year-oldwas involved in a "ski incident" around 9:30 a.m. on Ridge Runner, a blue intermediate run in the Crystal area on BlackcombMountain, the resort said Tuesday.

Paramedicstook the man to Whistler Medical Clinic, where he was pronounced dead.

The resort said the man was from Whistler and his cause of death has yet to be determined. No further details were provided.

"Whistler Blackcomb, Whistler Blackcomb Ski Patrol and the entire Vail Resorts family extend our deepest sympathy and support toour guest's family and friends," wrote Doug Pierini, Whistler Blackcomb'sinterim chief operating officer.

The B.C. Coroners Service confirmed it is investigating the man's death.