Young girl identified in Castle Mountain death

A southern Alberta girl who died after an accident while skiing at the Castle Mountain Resort has been identified.

11-year-old Maryn Christensen was at the resort with her Grade 5 class on February 13th.

EMS were called at around 11:30 a.m. after reports the girl had hit a pole on one of the hills. She was wearing a helmet at the time.

The girl suffered serious injuries and was rushed to hospital in Calgary, but later passed away.

An obituary posted online says Christensen was surrounded by family and friends when she died.

A funeral for the young girl will take place on Monday, February 19th in Pincher Creek.

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