The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman who died after a snowboarding incident at Fernie Alpine Resort on March 20, 2016.

She is Alexa Marie Britt Hugh, aged 20, of De Winton, Alberta, near Calgary.

Ms. Hugh was snowboarding with a companion at the Fernie Alpine Resort about 1:30 p.m. on March 20, 2016. They entered a permanently closed area above the Lizard Bowl where terrain is particularly rugged. Ms. Hugh fell more than 100 metres down a very steep slope.

She was rushed to Elk Valley Hospital but could not be resuscitated.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death.

Ms. Hugh’s family has been notified of his death. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service requests that the media respect their privacy during this difficult time.