26-Year-Old Former Dartmouth College Ski Racing Champion Dies in Crash on “Ah Chute” at Palisades Tahoe, CA A skier who once stood atop collegiate podiums has died following a crash in one of Palisades Tahoeโs steepest zones. The Placer County Sheriffโs Office confirmed that 26-year-old Ellery Curtis suffered a fatal head injury on Saturday, April 5, while skiing a technical run called “Ah Chute” off the resortโs iconic KT-22 chairlift. Curtis, who was originally from Waitsfield, Vermont, […] Martin Kuprianowicz | April 8, 2025 0 Comments