NORTH CREEK — A skier was killed on Saturday at Gore Mountain as a result of a crash.

The individual was identified as Kevin M. Colwell, 53, of Guilderland. Colwell was an attorney in the Capital Region. He was the founder and CEO of the Colwell Law Group, a firm specializing in family law practice with several offices throughout upstate New York.

The law firm released a statement Saturday night mourning the loss.

“This is an immense tragedy for all of us at the Colwell Law Group,” said Jennifer Stevens, the firm’s chief operating officer. “Kevin built not just a business, but a family, and the loss of his presence is felt deeply by all who had the privilege of working with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kevin’s family during this incredibly difficult time. The leadership team is focused on supporting our employees and ensuring continuity within the organization.”

The incident occurred on the Sagamore trail — a black diamond, or trail rated for advanced skiers as “most difficult” — at the mountain’s Burnt Ridge ski area. It was unclear if the crash occurred on the trail itself, or if the skier had exited Sagamore and crashed on terrain adjacent to the trail.

State Police received a call around 11 a.m. Saturday for a severely injured skier along the trail, according to a press release. It stated that members of Gore Mountain’s Ski Patrol and bystanders attempted to provide life-saving measures. Despite those, the skier was declared dead at the scene.

State Police Public Information Officer Trooper Stephanie O’Neil said the incident remained under investigation. She said an autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday, but State Police had not yet received any information from that as of Tuesday afternoon.

O’Neil was unable to provide a location along the ski trail where the incident occurred, but said the crash happened around a steep area of terrain.

“It was at the bottom of a significant decline,” she said.

O’Neil said weather conditions at the time of the incident were mostly clear, with little to no wind, no precipitation and the approximate temperature was 29 degrees Fahrenheit. O’Neil was unable to provide information on the trail’s surface conditions at the time of the incident.