The Yukon Coroner’s Service is investigating the death of a snowmobiler who had been reported missing near Whitehorse on Monday morning.

His body was located in the Mt. Sima area shortly before noon Tuesday.

He has been identified as 39-year-old Lance Brett Scollen, of Nanaimo, B.C.

Scollen, who had been new to Whitehorse, had last been seen at 4:28 p.m. Sunday. He had left the Airport Chalet, going north on the Alaska Highway, driving an orange Arctic Cat snowmobile.

“It is understood that the snowmobiler had gone out onto the trails around 4 p.m. on Sunday, with the intention of only being out for a few hours,” the coroner’s service said.

“The snowmobile was found stuck in knee-deep snow, and the deceased had walked away from the machine.

“The body was found approximately three kilometres from the machine, and it appears that the individual likely succumbed to the elements.”

Scollen had been wearing a snowmobile suit and ski goggles, and had carried a backpack, the RCMP said.

The cause of death will be determined as the corner’s investigation continues with the assistance of the Whitehorse RCMP.

“Yukon Coroner’s Service extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Scollen,” the office said.