Castle Peak Avalanche Kills Eight in California Backcountry Ski Trip
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A heavy avalanche on Castle Peak in California’s Sierra Nevada during a multi-day backcountry ski trip killed eight skiers and left one missing, with six survivors sheltering as rescuers fought whiteout conditions and opened investigations into the incident.
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- Tahoe Avalanche: Here’s What We Know About the Victims KQED
- 'Devastated beyond words': Families identify 6 moms killed in Tahoe avalanche KCRA
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