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Marovt had a goal to become a world-class skier along with the skills and passion to become one of the best to come out of his country.

The ski resort did not respond to questions from The Times, but said in a statement that they were “deeply saddened” by the accident and referred to Curtis as a “beloved skier.”

Alaska State Troopers said the skiers had all come from other states to the mountain near Girdwood, close to Alaska's largest resort, Alyeska.

The win means the 29-year-old is the first skier, male or female, to reach triple digits in World Cup race victories.

A growing number of skiers, weary of high prices and long lift lines at crowded resorts, are turning to the solitude of backcountry slopes.