Snowboarder dies after plunging from chairlift at popular resort

Man dies after falling from Montana ski resort chairlift

A 37-year-old man visiting the Red Lodge Mountain ski resort in Montana has reportedly died after he fell from a chairlift.

Man dies after falling from faulty chairlift at ski resort

A 37-year-old man was riding alone when the chairlift had a mechanical problem in a Montana ski area

Fatal fall on Montana chair lift sparks call to strengthen safety laws

A tragic accident at Red Lodge Mountain on Monday has raised significant safety concerns following the death of Jeff Zinne, who fell from the Triple Chair lift.According to officials at the resort, Zinne was unseated from his chair due to erratic winds and flown by emergency helicopter to St. Vincent's hospital. The Yellowstone County Coroner's office confirmed that Zinne died Wednesday morning as a result of accidental blunt force.Watch the ful…

Snowboarder dies after plunging from chairlift at popular resort

The lift, known as the Triple Chair, was stopped after the accident. More than 100 people who were on it at the time were evacuated by ski patrollers who used ropes to lower them to the ground.