Skier dies in incident on an advanced trail at Northstar California Resort
Updated: 3:53 PM PST Feb 11, 2026
A 26-year-old Southern California man died following a skiing incident on an advanced trail at a Truckee resort last week, Placer County and Northstar California Resort officials confirmed. Northstar California Resort said its ski patrol responded to a skier incident on the advanced Martis Trail on Feb. 6. Placer County officials said the skier was pronounced dead at the resort. He was identified as Nicholar Kenworthy of Los Angeles. “Northstar California Resort, Northstar Ski Patrol, and the entire Vail Resorts family extend our deepest sympathy and support to our guest’s family, loved ones, and friends,” said Tara Schoedinger, Northstar Vice President & General Manager, in a statement to KCRA 3. The circumstances surrounding the incident have not been disclosed. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
TRUCKEE, Calif. —
A 26-year-old Southern California man died following a skiing incident on an advanced trail at a Truckee resort last week, Placer County and Northstar California Resort officials confirmed.
Northstar California Resort said its ski patrol responded to a skier incident on the advanced Martis Trail on Feb. 6.
Placer County officials said the skier was pronounced dead at the resort. He was identified as Nicholar Kenworthy of Los Angeles.
“Northstar California Resort, Northstar Ski Patrol, and the entire Vail Resorts family extend our deepest sympathy and support to our guest’s family, loved ones, and friends,” said Tara Schoedinger, Northstar Vice President & General Manager, in a statement to KCRA 3.
The circumstances surrounding the incident have not been disclosed.
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