Tragically discovered de@d were professional skier ‘Jean Daniel’ Passion and his girlfriend ‘Elisa Arlian’ on Mount Zerbion in Italy’s Aosta Valley. Heartbreak among their loved ones and the ski community resulted from the couple’s discovery in a last hug buried in snow.
Among Italy’s World Cup speed skiing team members, Passion had noteworthy success, finishing 15th in the World Cup standings in 2021 and 22nd at the World Championships in 2022. Along with being a committed cross-country ski instructor, Arlian taught elementary school at Saint-Marcel.
Their families claimed the pair missing when they failed to get back home. Three helicopters and crews from mountain rescue, police, and firefighters comprised the rescue operations. After a comprehensive search, sad news: search and rescue teams found their bodies.
Many people are in disbelief at their deaths. One person said, “How sad.” She was sad. A true tragedy, a terrible way to die… Many blessings to their friends and bereaved families! Someone else said, “That’s terrible… I’m praying for their families. The third individual sharing their loss said, “May you both rest in eternal peace.” This is sadly and tragically terrible! Condolences to their family and dear ones. A fourth said, “What a horrific manner to die. I’m sorry to everyone involved.
The event reminds us of the dangers involved in mountain climbing when fast-changing conditions can cause terrible results.
The Italian Winter Sports Federation has verified in a sad event that skiers Passion and Arlian perished in a mountain mishap after falling about 2,300 feet. There is still no clear explanation for what caused the disaster.
The hunt for the couple was challenging, said Italian news source RAI. The report said, “it took hours and hours of flying over to locate them: there were no traces on the rock to suggest where they had fallen.” They might have slipped on snow or come upon unstable ground as they negotiated a ridge between the north and east sides.
skier. Credit: Elisa Arlian/Instagram
A search crew discovered the couple when one of their cell phones produced a signal. RAI said, “They were betrayed by the mountain they loved so much, almost at the pinnacle, only a step away. Like in a last hug, they were still bound together when discovered.
People translocated this sad news from a video on X, formerly Twitter.
The Italian Winter Sports Federation said that Pession’s achievements in the sport were highlighted in expressing grief over their death. President Flavio Roda said that a terrible tragedy has happened in the world of winter sports, especially speed skiing. Our hearts go out to the Pession family during this very sad time.
Credit: Elisa Arlian/Instagram
Two young people’s lives were shattered by an accident in the mountains, which was their love. Alberto Bertin, President of the Regional Council of Aosta Valley, also sent his condolences. During this harrowing period, we show our proximity to the families, friends, and the whole sports community.
This episode reminds us sharply of the dangers of winter activities and the great passion many people have for mountains.