Taos Ski Valley, NM – New Mexico authorities have identified a man killed Tuesday in a ski accident at Taos.

Dan Bauhs, 60, was well known to the Taos ski community. Details surrounding his death, however, remain sketchy at press time although the nature of the incident has been confirmed as accidental and involving no one else.  Bauhs was transported by ski patrol to a medical clinic, where he was pronounced dead.

“It is with great sadness that we confirm the death yesterday at Taos Ski Valley of our friend Dan Bauhs,” Taos Ski Valley officials posted to Facebook on Wednesday. “Dan, had been part of the family at Taos for many years, and his smile, sense of adventure and enthusiasm for this mountain will be greatly missed. Our sympathy and support go out to his family. We ask that everyone who knew Dan make a powder turn in his honor this season.”