Bend skier hits tree, dies on Mount Bachelor

A 29-year-old Bend skier described by authorities as “avid and accomplished” lost control, crashed into a tree and died on Mt. Bachelor Thursday afternoon, despite life-saving efforts, officials said.

Peter R. Sky had been skiing with a friend and was on the Leeway run when he lost control and hit a tree, said Deschutes County sheriff’s Sgt. Ronny Dozier, Search and Rescue operations manager.

Deschutes County 911 was notified of the crash around 1 p.m. and was told that Sky was undergoing life-saving efforts at the time by citizens and the Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol, Dozier said.

Ski patrol members brought Sky down the mountain, where they were met by Bend Fire Department medics, who took over life-saving measures without success.

Sheriff’s deputies were en route when they were informed the skier had succumbed to his injuries.

Dozier said Sky was wearing appropriate gear, including a helmet, but that due to the nature of the significant injuries, he did not survive.

Sky is survived by his wife, Marissa, and 15-year-old stepdaughter, Dozier said.

A spokesman for Mt. Bachelor said it was the first fatality on the mountain related to skiing or snowboarding since 2008.

“All of us at Mt. Bachelor are very saddened by this,” said resort Marketing and Communications Manager Drew Jackson. “We send our deepest sympathy to Mr. Sky’s family and friends.”