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What We Know About the Snowboarder Missing at Vail

Originally posted on SNOWBOARDER  |  By Josh Sullivan  |  Last updated Feb 20, 2025 4:19 PM ET

A 26-year-old snowboarder has been missing from Vail Mountain since February 14. Here’s what we know so far.

Who is he and where is he from?

Connor Gill is from the Denver metropolitan area, roughly 100 miles away from Vail.

What was Connor Gill last seen wearing?

Connor was wearing an orange ski suit with blue accents on the top. He was wearing a grey helmet, and riding a Salomon snowboard. He is 6’ tall and weighs 195 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

When did Connor Gill go missing?

Connor was last seen at Vail’s Avanti Express chairlift around 8:50 a.m. on February 14. He was reporting missing to ski patrol by his skiing partner around 3:15 p.m.

The Vail Communication Center was alerted of a missing snowboarder at 4:30 p.m.

Who responded to the incident?

The Vail Mountain Rescue team and Vail Ski Patrol both responded to the area near the Avanti Express chairlift. Vail Police are also assisting.

Were there other elements at play?

The region was hit by a snow storm that dropped more than two feet of snow throughout parts of Vail.

What should I do if I have information?

The search is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Vail Dispatch at 970-479-2201.

This article first appeared on SNOWBOARDER and was syndicated with permission.

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