February 18, 2026

JUST IN: 8 Backcountry Lake Tahoe Skiers Killed in Deadliest US Avalanche in 45 Years

Eight of the nine ‘missing’ backcountry skiers were found dead after an avalanche happened at Lake Tahoe’s Boreal Mountain Resort/Castle Peak in California.

JUST IN: 8 Backcountry Lake Tahoe Skiers Killed in Deadliest US Avalanche in 45 Years

TL;DR

  • Eight of nine missing backcountry skiers found dead after an avalanche at Lake Tahoe's Boreal Mountain Resort/Castle Peak.
  • Six other skiers were rescued amid treacherous conditions.
  • This is the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. in 45 years, since 1981.
  • A group of 15 skiers was caught in the avalanche on their way back from a 3-day trip.
  • Search and rescue efforts faced challenges due to extreme weather.
  • The mission has transitioned from rescue to recovery.
  • The avalanche occurred in the Castle Peak area of the Sierra Nevada during a major winter storm.

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