Deadliest U.S. Avalanche in 40 Years: Lessons Learned
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Nine backcountry skiers lost their lives in an avalanche near Castle Peak by Lake Tahoe, marking the deadliest such event in the U.S. in over four decades. The group, including several Bay Area women and three guides, moved through a runout zone below risky terrain when a slide hit hard. Experts point to fierce winds loading heavy snow on slopes as a key factor for natural releases. Survivors deserve credit for digging out a few others amid the chaos. Poor visibility from blowing snow probably hid the danger. Bigger groups like this one, over four strong, are higher risk since they dont scout one at a time. Questions linger on decisions, like guides picking a riskier path when safer ones existed.
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