A much loved skier died after drowning in a hot tub, with his family since saying that neither drugs or alcohol were a factor in his death.
Holden Parazette, 26, of Jackson Hole in Wyoming, died on July 9 in what his parents Andy and Danielle have described as being both unexpected and tragic.
They spoke with Jackson Hole News & Guide and revealed their son's cause of death.
The Daily Mail understands that Parazette died in Huntington Beach, California, with the local coroner's office saying that the tragedy is still under investigation.
His parents, who run a taqueria in Jackson, Wyoming, described him to the outlet as being hardworking and kind
Danielle said: 'Holden was a deep thinker, all the things that he did and experienced, he was definitely comfortable with himself. He was not your typical teenager.'
Tributes have also been paid by teams that he skied for who described him as 'sweet, thoughtful, loving and generous'.
At the age of six he joined the Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Club, with his parents saying that he quickly took to racing on the slopes, his parents said.
He then rose through the ranks and won a slalom championship race at the Junior Nationals the year after he graduated high school.
Holden Parazette died on July 9 in what his parents Andy and Danielle have described as being both unexpected and tragic
The 26-year-old died in Huntington Beach, California, the coroner's office said that his death is still under investigation
After the win, he told the outlet: 'At the end of the day, it’s about having fun and doing what you like. And it seems pretty cliche, but for me, it’s just that I’m skiing.'
In February of 2024 he graduated from college with a degree in physics after attending Middlebury College in Vermont.
He then went on to the University of Utah where he studied for a master's in mechanical engineering and was also an assistant coach for the school's ski team.
In a post to their social media, the University of Utah's Ski Team said: 'Once a Ute, always a Ute.
'We had the privilege of having Holden join our program for the 24/25 season as a team manager while pursuing a post graduate degree.
'With an unforgettable laugh, Holden kept all things light; constantly reminding us that it’s never that serious - and if there were powder turns to be had, Holden was going to take them.
'Our love goes out to the Parazette Family who has been a rock for our team and a home away from home for our athletes for years, as well as Middlebury Alpine Ski Team and the whole EISA circuit.
Tributes have been paid by teams that he skied for who described him as 'sweet, thoughtful, loving and generous'
As he grew up, he rose through the ranks and won a slalom championship race at the Junior Nationals the year after he graduated high school
'Keep laughing and keep smiling, just the way Holden would want it.'
Middlebury Alpine Ski Team added: 'This past month has been a hard one, coming to terms with the news of Holden’s passing.
'Holden was a beloved member of our team — the kind of guy who checked every box. But more than that, he was sweet, thoughtful, loving, generous, and a little wild.'
