[A] season pass holder for decades at Jay Peak died on the slopes there Sunday after losing a ski and striking trees alongside a trail.
Bruce Charron, 68, of West Montreal, Quebec, was immediately attended to by emergency responders and Jay Peak Ski Patrol and died later from his injuries, according to Vermont State Police.
State police said the incident, which happened at about 12:45 p.m., is still under investigation.
Former Jay Peak owner Bill Stenger said he had known Charron for more than 30 years.
“He had a passion for skiing and for life,” Stenger said. “He was a wonderful father, husband and friend to so many of us.”
“I will personally miss his spirit and genuine friendship. Jay Peak has lost one of its finest,” Stenger said. “Today is a sad day for many of us here.”
Since 1980, Charron owned Jasmine Lindsay International, a wholesale distributor of leather and synthetic leather for footwear, garments and upholstery. He also owned a company that manufactured leather dog beds.
He was also co-founder and chairman of Andy Collins for Kids, a charitable organization that raises money for the Montreal Children’s Hospital.
