Second person dies during Japan skiing trip — just days after 22-year-old killed in freak accident

A young Australian man who died while skiing in Japan has been identified, as heartbreaking tributes pour in.

Michael “Micky” Hurst, 27, was skiing in unpatrolled back-country terrain between Niseko Moiwa and Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resorts on Monday afternoon.

Local reports say Hurst, who was travelling in a group of seven, fell behind the group around halfway down a mountain.

Once realizing this, the group returned to look for him around 3 pm, where they found four skiers performing CPR on their unconscious friend.

He was then transported to the hospital, where he later died.

Hurst is believed to have died from a heart attack, while early reports from local media indicate he disappeared in an avalanche.

The 27-year-old, who grew up in Melbourne’s Bayside community,