Melbourne man Michael 'Micky' Hurst has died while skiing with friends in Japan this week.
The 27-year-old was at the rear of a group of skiers in Japan's Hokkaido region, between Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort and Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort, when he had a medical episode.
It is understood he collapsed suddenly, and the snow conditions were reasonable.
He was found unconscious by another group of skiers who administered CPR.
The skier was transported to hospital but was later pronounced dead, according to reports.
The avid skier and surfer grew up in Melbourne's bayside community, where he was the school captain of St Bedes College in 2016.
The school had flags at half mast on Wednesday in tribute.
Mr Hurst is being remembered as a kind, active, well-liked man who was involved with the local life-saving club and was a regular at a local open mic night.
"He was unwaveringly kind, compassionate and went through life with a smile on his face and a great sense of humour," his brother Patrick Hurst said.
The 27-year-old had been working at a lodging facility at a ski resort in Niseko, Hokkaido
"Despite all the wonderful things he did and achieved throughout his life, he will be remembered above all for his humility, generosity, kindness and loyalty to his family, beautiful partner and friends," Mr Hurst's family told ABC News in a statement.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it was providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian.
"We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time," a DFAT spokesperson said.
"Owing to our privacy obligations, we are unable to provide further comment."
This is the second Australian to have died in Japan during the current ski season.
Brooke Day died in hospital on Sunday morning after she was critically injured at the Tsugaike Kogen Mountain Resort in the Hakuba Valley on Friday.
The 22-year-old was taking a lift at the Tsugaike Mountain Resort in central Japan on Friday morning when she became caught and suffered critical injuries.
Japan regularly receives some of the highest snowfall in the world and is currently experiencing a record-breaking season, making it a desirable destination for powderhounds.
The snowfall also resulted in a temporary closure of Hokkaido's main airport last week, stranding hundreds of passengers, while delaying other travel, including train services and forcing the closure of some highways, Reuters reported.
Since January 20, more than 100 people have suffered serious injury nationwide in snow-related incidents, and 30 people have died, figures from the disaster management agency show.
