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Young Skier Dies in Unclear Accident at Northstar Resort

2/12/2026

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Nicholas Kenworthy, 26, died on February 11, 2026, at Northstar California Resort in Truckee, California, after an incident on the Martis trail.
Emergency responders arrived as ski patrol performed CPR, but Kenworthy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Martis trail is known for its advanced runs and connects to the Martis Camp Lodge.
The circumstances of the accident remain unclear.

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Story summary

Nicholas Kenworthy, 26, died on February 11, 2026, at Northstar California Resort in Truckee, California, after an incident on the Martis trail.
Emergency responders arrived as ski patrol performed CPR, but Kenworthy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Martis trail is known for its advanced runs and connects to the Martis Camp Lodge.
The circumstances of the accident remain unclear.