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58-year-old woman dies in ski crash at Colorado resort

The 58-year-old skier reportedly struck a tree Sunday at Eldora Mountain Ski Resort.
Credit: KUSA
The base of Eldora Mountain Ski Resort

BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — A 58-year-old woman from Texas died Sunday while skiing at Eldora Mountain Ski Resort, according to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.

The crash happened about 9:45 a.m. on the Muleshoe ski run at the resort, located at 2861 Lake Eldora Ski Road, the Sheriff's Office said in a news release.

The woman, who was visiting from Texas with friends and family, reportedly fell while skiing down Muleshoe. She continued to slide down the run before she struck a tree. Members of her party called 911 and began CPR.

Members of Eldora Ski Patrol, Nederland Fire Department, MedEvac Air Ambulance and American Medical Response responded and attempted life-saving measures, but the skier was pronounced dead in the first aid room, the Sheriff's Office said.

The Boulder County Coroner's Office identified her Kelly Anz.

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