Horrifying new details in deadly Tahoe avalanche —dead skiers’ had ‘airbag backpacks’ that failed to deploy

A possible equipment malfunction may have sealed the fate of the group of backcountry skiers killed in February’s ...

Report criticizes ski guides' decision in deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche, provides new details

This new report also confirmed a Chronicle story that first disclosed that the ski guides led the group through a more ...

Deadly Donner Summit avalanche final report explains what happened

A final report details the Donner Summit avalanche that killed nine, confirming extreme storm conditions while key questions ...
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Report on deadly avalanche cites risky terrain, group size as factors

The final report by the Sierra Avalanche Center examines the disaster in February that killed nine victims, including three ...

Guides led group into dangerous terrain prior to California's deadliest avalanche, report says

The Sierra Avalanche Center has released its final report on California's deadliest avalanche, revealing that guides led a group into avalanche terrain during dangerous conditions on the Feb. 17 trip ...

What Went Wrong with the Deadly Tahoe Avalanche? We Had an Expert Analyze the New Accident Report.

Heavy wind-loaded slabs, hidden facet layers, and the 30-degree danger zone. Expert Rick Rogers analyzes the National ...

Analysis by avalanche experts questions decisions by guides on deadly California backcountry trip

Two months after the deadliest avalanche in modern California history, an analysis by leading U.S. experts is questioning the decisions by the guides to lead such a large group through dangerous ...