A 39-year-old man from Bartlett, New Hampshire, died Sunday after a skiing accident near the summit of Black Mountain Ski Area in Jackson.
At a Glance
- Eric M. Page, 39, of Bartlett, died after a skiing accident at Black Mountain
- The incident occurred near the Upper Maple Slalom trail and was unwitnessed
- Page was found unresponsive by a passing skier; rescue efforts were unsuccessful
- Authorities are investigating and seeking information from the public
Skier Found Unresponsive Near Summit
On Sunday evening, Eric M. Page was skiing near the summit of Black Mountain Ski Area when he veered off the Upper Maple Slalom trail. A passing skier discovered him unresponsive at the edge of the snow line and alerted authorities. Mountain ski patrol responded promptly, finding Page with significant injuries. Despite life-saving efforts by ski patrol and Bartlett Jackson Ambulance personnel, Page was pronounced dead at the base of the mountain, according to reporting by NBC Boston.
Watch WMUR’s report on the incident at Skier killed in crash at Black Mountain Ski Area Sunday, police say.
Investigation Ongoing
The accident was not witnessed, and the exact circumstances leading to Page’s fall remain unclear. The Jackson Police Department is investigating and has asked anyone with information to contact Sgt. Mike Mosher at 603-383-9292, as reported by Boston 25 News.
Authorities stated that the initial alert involved a skier who had gone off trail and was seriously injured. Police described the accident site as being “to the left of the trail, on the edge of the snow line,” and noted that Page had sustained “significant injuries.”
Community Mourns Loss
Black Mountain’s General Manager, Erik Mogensen, expressed deep sorrow, saying, “The entire Black Mountain community is deeply saddened by this tragic accident. I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the individual’s friends and family, the Black Mountain community, and all who have been affected by this loss,” according to reporting by ABC News.
Page is remembered by locals as an athletic and approachable figure who was proud of his Bartlett roots and deeply engaged with his community. The New Hampshire Medical Examiner’s office has been informed, and Page’s remains were transferred to Furber and White Funeral Home in North Conway, as detailed by the Conway Daily Sun.
As the investigation continues, local officials and Page’s loved ones hope to understand how this tragedy occurred and to reinforce the importance of safety in winter sports. The ski area remains open but with heightened awareness and community reflection.
