February 21, 2026 at 04:42PM
Crews recover bodies of 9 backcountry skiers killed in Lake Tahoe avalanche
Nine backcountry skiers have died in a Lake Tahoe-area avalanche, with crews recovering the bodies of six friends and three professional guides. The avalanche occurred several days ago, and authorities confirmed the fatalities and identified the groups involved. Rescue teams and investigators are continuing to assess the incident and gather details.