College Student Dies in Skiing Accident at Wisconsin Resort

Alexandra Blattner's death is the second fatal incident at Granite Peak ski resort in less than a month.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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A 20-year-old University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh student, Alexandra Blattner, died in a skiing accident at Granite Peak ski resort on February 5th. Blattner was found unconscious after reportedly crashing into a tree while skiing. This is the second fatal incident at the resort in less than a month, following the death of another skier on January 11th.

Why it matters

The back-to-back fatal incidents at Granite Peak ski resort have raised concerns about safety at the popular Wisconsin destination, especially as the university community mourns the loss of one of their own students. The accidents highlight the risks inherent in winter sports and the need for robust safety measures at ski resorts.

The details

According to authorities, Alexandra Blattner was found unconscious and without a pulse after reportedly crashing into a tree while skiing at Granite Peak. She was later pronounced dead that evening. Blattner was a pre-nursing and psychology student at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, where she was involved in the student senate and her sorority, Tri Sigma.

  • On February 5, 2026, Alexandra Blattner was found unconscious after a skiing accident at Granite Peak ski resort.
  • On January 11, 2026, another skier died at Granite Peak ski resort after reportedly losing a ski and falling down a slope.

The players

Alexandra Blattner

A 20-year-old University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh student who died in a skiing accident at Granite Peak ski resort.

Granite Peak

A ski resort in Wisconsin where two fatal incidents have occurred in less than a month.

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What they’re saying

“Ally was a shining light in every room she entered. She loved to be with others. She wouldn't walk away until you were smiling and laughing along with her. Although short, she lived her life with energy, meaning and enjoyment.”

— Blattner's loved ones (Blattner's obituary)

“We are all so lucky to get to call Ally our sister. She not only made an impact in our lives but all across our campus community.”

— Tori Deptula, President of the UW-Oshkosh chapter of Tri Sigma sorority (Tri Sigma national chapter website)

What’s next

The Marathon County Sheriff's Office and Granite Peak ski resort have been contacted for further comment on the incidents.

The takeaway

The back-to-back fatal skiing accidents at Granite Peak ski resort have raised concerns about safety and the need for robust safety measures at winter sports destinations, especially as the community mourns the loss of a young university student.