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Whistler Mounties are investigating the death of a skier on the mountain Wednesday.

RCMP Sgt. Rob Knapton says officers received a call at around 3:30 p.m. about an incident in the west ridge area of Whistler Mountain.

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When they arrived, officers found a 48-year-old woman at the base of a 25-metre cliff. The victim was discovered by a skier in the area.

Whistler ski patrol and on-mountain physicians attended, however they were unable to resuscitate the woman.

Police and the coroner are investigating.

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