According to a story in the Summit Daily News a 30-year-old snowboard instructor died on Aspen’s Buttermilk Mountain after running into a tree. Chris Polke, was reportedly off-duty, but wearing his uniform.
The accident happened shortly after noon, and the man, whose name has not been released by authorities, reportedly was administered CPR by ski patrollers before being taken to an ambulance and transported to Aspen Valley Hospital. . . “Chris absolutely lived for snowboarding,” said Mark Wilkinson, Buttermilk snowboard coordinator for the Ski Schools of Aspen. “His love for the sport was infectious and he was universally loved by everyone who worked with him. He was an all-around mountain guy and was always on the last lift up the mountain at the end of the day. He will be dearly
Our thoughts are with Polk’s family and friends.
[Link: Summit Daily News and Aspen Daily News]
