A man dies in a skiing accident in Little Cottonwood Canyon

A man fell to his death while skiing in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday.

Unified Police said the 34-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was skiing in the backcountry near Lisa Falls when the accident happened.

The skier reportedly lost control and fell at the base of the mountain.

Other skiers performed CPR and a medical helicopter lifted him from the area, but he was eventually pronounced dead.

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