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February 21, 2026
Officials investigate deadly California avalanche for possible criminal negligence
Nevada county sheriff said investigation includes learning why the ski trip was not cancelled by the guide company
TL;DR
- At least eight skiers and guides died in a deadly avalanche at Lake Tahoe.
- Authorities are investigating the guide company, Blackbird Mountain Guides, for criminal negligence.
- The investigation will focus on why the three-day backcountry skiing trip was not cancelled despite avalanche warnings.
- Recovery efforts for the victims have been hindered by adverse weather and ongoing avalanche danger.
- Six skiers survived the avalanche and were rescued.
- Avalanche mitigation efforts, including controlled explosive deployment, are underway in the Sierra Nevada.
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