A 74-year-old man died at a Washington ski resort after falling head-first into snow, deputies said. The man was with his brother and friend March 13 at Steven’s Pass Ski Area, the King County Sheriff’s Office said in a release. The men started on a blue run, an intermediate-level slope, deputies said.

A “life-long” skier has died after falling head-first in the snow on the slopes at Stevens Pass Ski Resort. According to the King County Sheriff’s Office, two brothers and their friend met at Stevens Pass ski area for a day of skiing. Deputies said the trio was in their mid-70s and early 80s.

The man died from a neck injury after falling headfirst into deep snow, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.