A 62-year-old man named John Thomas Hughes died in a skiing accident at Palisades Tahoe after crashing into a tree near the Scott chairlift on February 3. Despite rescue efforts, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after. The ski area was experiencing icy conditions due to a lack of snow in January, compounded by varying precipitation in February that affected safety on the slopes. Authorities have notified Hughes' family in New Hampshire about the tragic incident, which occurred on one of the resort’s most challenging runs, rated double black diamond.
The crash occurred near the Scott chairlift at Palisades Tahoe, where a 62-year-old man tragically died after striking a tree while skiing.
Authorities have confirmed the identity of the victim, John Thomas Hughes, who was skiing on a challenging double black diamond slope at the resort.
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