2006 Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol Deaths
| Date | April 6, 2006 |
|---|---|
| Time | 11:29 a.m. (Pacific Time Zone) |
| Location | Mammoth Mountain Ski Area |
| Coordinates | 37°37′50″N 119°01′57″W / 37.63056°N 119.03250°W |
| Cause | Toxic gas exposure from volcanic fumarole |
| Deaths | Charles Walter Rosenthal, James Juarez, and John Scott McAndrews |
On April 6, 2006, three members of the Mammoth Mountain ski patrol team died after falling into a volcanic fumarole near the summit during safety operations. The incident occurred while patrollers were securing a snow-covered geothermal vent following record snowfall. This event highlighted the risks associated with volcanic gases in the area and prompted investigations into safety protocols, as well as memorial efforts to honor the victims.