• Authorities report that a college student, age 21, died last week while skiing at Cannon Mountain, a state-owned ski area in Franconia, New Hampshire. 
  • Benjamin Joseph Bennett, also known as Ben, was a 21-year-old neuroscience student at the University of New Hampshire. 
  • On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 7 p.m., The Crossroads Church in Pelham will offer a celebration of life service for all the immediate family members and friends. 
  • A private burial will be held at the Old Pine Grove Cemetery, Raymond, NH, on January 25, 2023.

Bennett’s ski accident resulted in his untimely death. A ski patroller found him off of the Upper Ravine trail where he lost contact with his friends over 90 minutes prior. 

According to authorities, Ben Bennett was a 21-year-old college student, who had been enjoying an afternoon on the slopes at Cannon Mountain, located in Franconia, New Hampshire. 

Even though Bennett was an experienced skier, the tragic accident cut his life short and brought his family and friends sorrow.

Bennett was unresponsive and had significant damage, the spokeswoman claimed. Additionally, he showed no signs of life.

As reported by MSN, Bennett was hauled off the mountain and pronounced dead by the state medical examiner.

Who was Benjamin Bennett?

According to his obituary, Benjamin Joseph Bennett, also known as Ben, was a 21-year-old neuroscience student at the University of New Hampshire. 

His friends described him as a joyful and cheerful person who was genuinely liked by everyone who knew him. 

“He is known by all as being someone who was funny, kind, generous, intelligent, and hard-working. Ben knew no strangers and made every person feel like they were the most important person in the room,” the obituary further states. 

The number of siblings Bennett has, besides his parents, is 12. Fundraising efforts have been planned to help with funeral costs. 

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 7 p.m., The Crossroads Church in Pelham will offer a celebration of life service for all the immediate family members and friends. 

A private burial will be held at the Old Pine Grove Cemetery, Raymond, NH, on January 25, 2023.

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