Extreme skier Billy Poole died today in Utah while filming stunts on the slopes near Salt Lake City. Poole was 28-years-old.

Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Paul Jaroscak said the 28-year-old died around 1:30 p.m. at University Hospital. Poole was filming a jump, had a bad landing, and possibly hit some rocks, Jaroscak said. Earlier reports of an avalanche in the area were false, he said.

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