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2026-10-21

New Zealand Avalanche Victim Identified as 28-Year-Old Local Ski Patroller










The victim from Sunday’s avalanche at Mount Dixon, New Zealand, has been identified as Troy Forsyth, a 28-year-old ski patroller and mountain guide from Queenstown. Forsyth died in an avalanche on Mount Dixon on Sunday, October 18.

His colleagues at The Remarkables Ski Area have announced a celebration of life to honor a man remembered as a deeply talented and respected member of the mountain community. The Remarkables Ski Patrol shared the news on Facebook, describing Forsyth as a “much-loved and respected friend and colleague” whose loss would be felt by his family, patrol team, the ski area, and the wider skiing and climbing community.



Related: Man Dies in Avalanche on Mount Dixon, New Zealand





Forsyth worked as an Avalanche Snow Safety Officer and ski patroller at The Remarkables, near Queenstown on New Zealand’s South Island. He was also an assistant ski guide with the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association (NZMGA) and an avalanche educator endorsed by the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC). MSC and NZMGA confirmed his death in a joint statement on October 20, describing Forsyth as an experienced and much admired member of the team. “Troy was a deeply talented and respected practitioner within his field. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and colleagues,” NZMGA spokesperson Will Rowntree said.

According to the statement, Forsyth was skiing with three other experienced ski mountaineers near the summit of Mount Dixon when the avalanche struck as the group descended the mountain’s east face. He was not working in a professional capacity at the time, according to Rowntree, who is also a friend and fellow Remarkables ski patroller.

Emergency services were called shortly after 10 a.m. local time on Sunday. A search and rescue response was activated, and Forsyth was found unresponsive. Despite efforts at the scene, he was pronounced dead, and his body was recovered. New Zealand Police said the death would be referred to the Coroner.

MSC chief executive Mike Daisley said Forsyth’s death was a sobering reminder of the risks inherent in New Zealand’s high alpine environment, even for people with extensive experience and specialist knowledge. “Ski mountaineering takes place in a complex and constantly changing environment. Avalanches are one of the hazards that can have devastating consequences, even for those with extensive experience and specialist knowledge. Experience, training and careful decision-making are fundamental to managing alpine risk, but they cannot eliminate it entirely.”



The Remarkables Ski Patrol has invited friends, colleagues, and members of the mountain community in a Facebook post to gather to remember Forsyth. The celebration of life is scheduled for Friday, October 23, at The Remarkables base building, with arrivals from 2 p.m. and proceedings beginning at 2:30 p.m. Speeches are expected to conclude between 3:30 and 4 p.m., followed by light refreshments and an opportunity to share memories. The access toll gate will be open from noon to 3 p.m., with visitors asked to park in Carpark 1. The patrol said a livestream link would be made available for those unable to attend in person. A further gathering is planned at Altitude from 6 p.m. Funeral arrangements are also being made for a later date in Auckland.

“Our thoughts and love are with Troy’s family, friends, and everyone affected by this tragic loss,” The Remarkables Ski Patrol wrote. “Rest easy, Troy.”



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