February 21, 2026
Ski guides in spotlight as investigators probe deadly California avalanche
An investigation to determine if backcountry guides were criminally negligent during a California ski trip that ended with eight people killed in an avalanche and another presumed dead has surprised legal experts, who said the probe has scant precedent.
TL;DR
- An investigation is examining the potential criminal negligence of backcountry guides.
- A California ski trip ended in a deadly avalanche, killing eight people and leaving one presumed dead.
- Legal experts are surprised by the investigation due to its lack of precedent.
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