The young skier who died in a crash at Thredbo in the NSW Snowy Mountains has been identified as a student on a university trip.
Sean Forrest, 22, was on Tuesday killed in a collision on the Dream Run at the popular resort.
Sean Forrest, 22-year-old Queenslander, has been identified as the man who died in a Thredbo ski crash on Tuesday.Credit: University of Queensland Ski and Snowsports Society
A Thredbo Ski Patrol and a Thredbo Medical Centre doctor rushed to the site of the crash, but the University of Queensland student was declared dead at the scene.
The university’s Ski and Snow Sports Society posted a tribute to Forrest on Instagram, saying he was a skier from a young age and heavily involved in the club.
“It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of one of our beloved members and friend, Sean Forrest,” the post read.
“He was someone who constantly uplifted those around him with his compassion. He had a smile and energy that was infectious, and he was always there for you when you needed him.
Sean Forrest, 22-year-old Queenslander, has been identified as the man who died in a Thredbo ski crash on Tuesday. Credit: University of Queensland Ski and Snowsports Society
“Sean left a positive impact on all of our lives, and his legacy will continue within the club for many years to come.”
Forrest was a former student at the private Brisbane Grammar School, which also released a statement describing him as “a wonderful teammate and an even better friend”, with a “big heart, ability to light up a room and passion to help others”.