Littleton man dies months after chairlift fall at ski resort

Could the death of a Colorado father at Keystone Ski Resort be the catalyst for new chairlift safety requirements?

Donovan Romero, 32, of Littleton, died this week after falling from the Ruby Express chairlift in December.

Snowboarder who fell from Keystone chairlift in December has died from his injuries

A 32-year-old snowboarder who fell from a chairlift at Keystone ski area in December has died of his injuries.  Donovan Romero, of Littleton, died May 2, according to the Summit County coroner. Romero fell from the Ruby Express chairlift Dec. 11 near the third tower. He momentarily hung from the armrest of the chairlift before falling an estimated 47 feet, according to a statement from the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board.  A witness told…

Mother grieves son who died after 50-foot fall from ski resort chairlift: ‘Absolute hell’

The mother is also channeling her grief into action, advocating for mandatory use of safety bars on ski resort chairlifts.

Littleton man dies months after chairlift fall at ski resort

His mother is advocating for policy changes at Colorado ski resorts, calling for mandatory use of safety bars.

Tahoe Backcountry Skier Severely Injured After Disastrous 800 Foot Tumble

21-year-old backcountry skier Aidan Welch is lucky to be alive after tumbling 800 feet down a mountain in Tahoe. The incident happened a couple weeks ago near Kirkwood Mountain Resort in south Lake Tahoe. Welch was by himself as he attempted to walk down with his skis off from the summit of Round Top and lost his footing. He slid uncontrollably 800-feet down the mountain and when he finally came to a stop had suffered a shattered left heel, disl…

Snowboarder Dies Months After 50-Foot Fall From Keystone, CO, Chairlift - SnowBrains

Donovan Romero, 32. | Photo: GoFundMe Donovan Romero, a 32-year-old snowboarder from Littleton, Colorado, died May 2 from injuries sustained in a December fall from the Ruby Express chairlift at Keystone Resort, the Summit County coroner confirmed Wednesday, reports Jason Blevins with The Colorado Sun. The incident on December 11 left Romero critically injured after he fell around 50 feet to the unopened Diamondback trail, according to the Color…