NSW police locate body in search for missing skier Andrew Seton, 23, in Kosciuszko-Snowy Mountains

A body found in the remote New South Wales Snowy mountains is believed to be that of cross-country skier who had been missing for three nights in freezing conditions.

Andrew Seton, 23, last made contact on Saturday morning before setting out to ski the back country of Kosciuszko National Park.

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As the third day of searching began on Tuesday, NSW Police said an “area of interest” had been identified in the search.

However, about 2pm, police confirmed the discovery of a body.

“PolAir located a person in a remote area of Watsons Crags yesterday afternoon. Due to steep terrain and hazardous weather conditions, both PolAir and another emergency service helicopter were unable to land or use winching capabilities,” a NSW police statement read.

“The operation was suspended for the day and resumed today, with the arrival of PolAir carrying specialist police trained in alpine rescue.

“The officers were winched down to the ground, where the body of a man was located.

“The operation continues to retrieve the body. While it is believed to be the body of the missing skier, he is yet to be formally identified.”

Seton was known as an experienced skier and is believed to be capable of a multi-day trip and building shelter, but he was also known to regularly report back to family and friends.

“We believe the skier is in a remote part of the Snowy Mountains, but on the positive side he is an experienced outback skier, he has experience both here and overseas, and he has stayed overnight before,” Monaro Police District commander superintendent John Klepczarek said on Monday.

“A preliminary search that afternoon located his car at the Guthega car park, and we left some notes for him there to contact us.

“Initially some concern was raised from the family about him being overdue, but due to the timeframe that has now been, we have some concerns.”

Seton was understood to be carrying a personal locator beacon, limited day supplies and adequate equipment for back country conditions.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

- Additional reporting by Hayley Taylor