Skier Dies After Incident at Himos Ski Resort in Finland

A skier died on Friday, March 13, 2026, after an incident at the Himos ski resort in Central Finland. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, according to police reports.

Details of the Incident

The Rescue Service of Central Finland received a call regarding the incident at approximately 2:45 p.m. Preliminary information suggests the skier collided with a rock. However, Elsi Ojala, CEO of Himos Group, stated that authorities have not yet confirmed this as the cause of the accident.

The incident occurred on a moderately difficult slope at the bottom of the northwest slope. Ojala confirmed that the restored slope area is free of rocks, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances.

Investigation and Safety Measures

The police are continuing to investigate the cause of death. The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has been informed of the incident and is monitoring the situation. Tukes shares service inspections with rescue services depending on the type and quantities of chemicals handled and stored.

Himos Group is cooperating with authorities, including crisis instructors specializing in accident investigation, to understand what happened. The resort employs 120 seasonal and 23 permanent staff, with a small number involved in the aftermath of the accident.

Skiing Accident Statistics at Himos

According to the CEO of Himos, the number of skiing accidents relative to the number of visitors is low, averaging approximately 11 to 12 cases per 10,000 skiers. Most injuries are minor, such as sprains or tears, with serious injuries being rare.

Resort Operations and Condolences

Patlavan resort remains open and is operating as usual. Elsi Ojala expressed condolences to the deceased skier’s family, stating, “We don’t ask customers how they feel, but I’m sure everyone is upset and sad that something like this happened.”