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Fremont Today
By the People, for the People
Second Bay Area Skier Found Dead at Northstar
The Placer County Sheriff's Office reported the third death this month at the Tahoe ski resort.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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A 21-year-old skier from Fremont, California, was found dead at Northstar California Resort on Thursday morning. This is the third skier death at the resort so far this month, following the deaths of a Los Angeles man on February 6 and a Hillsborough man on February 15.
Why it matters
Northstar California Resort has seen a concerning number of skier deaths this month, raising questions about safety protocols and conditions at the popular Tahoe ski destination.
The details
The Placer County Sheriff's Office received a report of a missing 21-year-old man at 11 p.m. on Wednesday. Authorities located his car in the Northstar parking lot and the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team began searching, finding the man dead at 9 a.m. on Thursday. The Sheriff's Office identified the victim as Colin Kang from Fremont.
- The Sheriff's Office received a report of the missing man at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
- The man was found dead at 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
The players
Colin Kang
A 21-year-old skier from Fremont, California, who was found dead at Northstar California Resort.
Northstar California Resort
A ski resort located in the Lake Tahoe region that has seen three skier deaths so far in February 2026.
Placer County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that received the report of the missing skier and confirmed his death at Northstar.
Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team
The search and rescue team that assisted in locating the missing skier at Northstar.
The takeaway
The recent spate of skier deaths at Northstar California Resort highlights the need for ski resorts to prioritize safety and ensure proper protocols are in place to prevent such tragic incidents, especially during periods of heavy snowfall and dangerous conditions.
