How did Alexandra Blattner die at Granite Peak?

Alexandra Blattner died after crashing into a tree, which resulted in a broken neck.

What is the name of the ski resort where the accident occurred?

The accident occurred at Granite Peak ski resort in Rib Mountain State Park, Wisconsin.

Is this the first fatal ski accident at Granite Peak recently?

No, this is the second fatal ski accident at Granite Peak in less than a month.

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Wisconsin Student Dies in Tragic Ski Crash

20 Feb

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Summary

Alexandra Blattner, 20, died after crashing into a tree and breaking her neck.
The incident occurred at Granite Peak ski resort in Rib Mountain State Park.
This marks the second ski resort fatality in less than a month.

Wisconsin Student Dies in Tragic Ski Crash

A college student has died in a ski accident at Granite Peak, a resort located in Rib Mountain State Park, Wisconsin. Alexandra Blattner, a 20-year-old sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, was found deceased on February 5 following a crash into a tree that resulted in a broken neck.

Emergency crews responded to the incident shortly before 7:30 PM. Her friend, who was skiing with her, estimated their speed at 25 to 30 miles per hour. After reaching the bottom of the slope, he went back up to find her and discovered ski patrol already present.