Woman dies in 'serious incident' at Whistler Blackcomb

Whistler Blackcomb ski resort says a Vancouverwoman has died in a "serious incident'' over the weekend.

The resort says in a statement that the 32-year-old died Saturday after becoming separated from her partner.

The partner alerted the ski patrol, who found the womanunresponsive on the Renegade trail on Blackcomb Mountain. Renegade is ablack diamond-rated ski run designated for advanced skiers.

No other details have been released by the resort. The B.C. RCMP says it is coordinating with the B.C. Coroner's Service in an investigation.

Whistler Blackcomb COO Belinda Trembath says in the statementthat the resort is offering its "deepest condolences'' to thewoman's family and friends.