A deadly weekend on the slopes of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, has claimed the life of a competitive skier from Campbell River.
Regional Coroner Barb McLintock says 18 year-old Cole Anderson of Campbell River was killed after skiing off a cliff.
Anderson normally trained up on Mount Washington but a lack of snow had him venturing to Whistler for his training regime.
We also spoke with Mount Washington Ski Club Head Coach John Trimmer.
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Trimmer says the outpouring of support from North Island residents has been overwhelming.
Anderson was set to graduate this year from Timberline Secondary in Campbell River.
