US EditionBig Sky man, 63, dies from skiing accident in backcountry area near resort
- Jon Lamb, a 63-year-old man from Big Sky, died on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Big Sky Resort.
- Lamb's death resulted from an apparent skiing accident in the Dakota Bowl, an out-of-bounds area.
- Ski patrol discovered Lamb unresponsive at the bottom of a rock field, around 200 feet below a ridge.
- Sheriff Springer stated condolences were extended to Jon Lamb's family; an autopsy is planned to determine cause of death.
- The Gallatin and Madison County Sheriff's Offices investigated the incident, and Madison County was the location.
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Sheriff confirms death of skier at Big Sky Resort
BIG SKY Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer confirmed Friday the death of a skier at Big Sky Resort on Wednesday, April 2.Springer said in a media release the skier was identified as 63-year-old Jon Lamb of Big Sky. The incident occurred in in the Dakota Bowl, which according to the release is an out-of-bounds area of Big Sky Resort.Springer said ski patrol found Lamb unresponsive about 200 feet below the ridge at the bottom of a rock field. Sk…
Sheriff/Coroner confirms death of skier at Big Sky Resort
Gallatin County Sheriff/Coroner Dan Springer confirmed on Friday the death of a skier at Big Sky Resort on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.Springer said in a media release the skier was identified as 63-year-old Jon Lamb of Big Sky. The incident occurred in in the Dakota Bowl, which according to the release is an out-of-bounds area of Big Sky Resort.Springer said ski patrol found Lamb unresponsive about 200 feet below the ridge at the bottom of a rock …
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