A 39-year-old man who became the victim in a fatal skiing accident near the summit of Black Mountain Ski Area in New Hampshire died “doing what he loved best,” according to his obituary.
Bartlett, New Hampshire, resident Eric Page crashed on a black diamond trail in an unwitnessed accident, Jackson, New Hampshire, police said previously. A passing skier reported the crash shortly after 5:50 p.m. on April 20.
A police sergeant located Page off-trail near the edge of the snow line with “significant” injuries, police said. He was unresponsive as he was taken to the base of the mountain, and paramedics soon declared him dead.
“Eric came into this world a month early, and he has been late ever since,” his obituary reads. “From a young age, he asked lots of questions (his ski coach would limit him to 2 questions per lift ride), was very artistic, and loved anything to do with the outdoors.”
Page started skiing when he was just two years old, and spent most of his weekends at Attitash Mountain or Ossipee Lake with his family, according to his obituary. Raised in Pelham, New Hampshire, he graduated from Bishop Guertin High School before earning a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of New Hampshire.
“Anywhere Eric went, he made friends and built lasting relationships,” his obituary reads.
After graduating from college, Page selected a range of jobs for the purpose of developing new skills he would need to eventually start his own business, according to his obituary. Before his death, he created a profitable vacation rental business, earned his real estate license and became a skilled craftsman and painter.
“Eric was an avid lover of the outdoors and found joy and peace in nature. He was exceptionally talented at many extreme sports, but his true passion was skiing,” his obituary reads.
Page spent many years racing for the Attitash ski team and made lifelong friendships doing it, according to his obituary. He later became a freestyle coach at the mountain and enjoyed showing off his “jaw-dropping skills” as a freestyle skier.
“His team was so excited to have THE legendary Eric Page all to themselves to show them how it’s done. He enjoyed instilling his love of skiing on the next generation, spending countless hours teaching kids of all ages and abilities how to ski. His nieces couldn’t wait to get on the slopes each weekend with Uncle Eric,” his obituary reads.
“He left a lasting impression and legacy in the Mount Washington Valley ski community with his vibrant personality, generosity, and love for the sport.”
Page is survived by his mother, father, sisters, three nieces and many other beloved friends and relatives, according to his obituary.
“Eric’s warmth, adventurous spirit, and generous heart will be missed deeply by all who knew and loved him,” his obituary reads.
A visitation for Page is set to be held Tuesday, April 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory in Hampton. A Mass is scheduled for the following day at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Hampton.
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