Dangerous conditions delay the recovery of 8 killed in California avalanche
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February 19, 2026 12:40 PM
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — The backcountry skiers and professional guides caught in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in decades understood the dangers of trekking through California’s Sierra Nevada remote wilderness.
They had close ties to Lake Tahoe's alpine community, with some connected to an academy for competitive skiers. One victim was married to a backcountry rescue team member. A mayor near San Francisco said the group included moms from the Bay Area.
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