A man has died in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains in what has been described as a tragic skiing incident.

Emergency services were called to Thredbo resort just after midday on Tuesday and found a 22-year-old man dead at the scene.

The ABC understands the man lost control on a trail known as Dream Run and crashed into rocks.

The blue-graded run begins at the popular Merritts Mountain House refreshment centre, connects to the High Noon run near Mid Station and passes under the Gunbarrel Chairlift.

It is understood the area where the incident occurred was closed for several hours while emergency services were on the scene.

Thredbo Resort has declined to comment.

Officers from the Monaro Police District will prepare a report for the coroner.

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