Deadly Sierra Avalanche: Center's Final Report
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The Sierra Avalanche Centers final report on the deadly February 17th slide near Donner Pass reveals key safety slips that led to the tragedy, killing nine skiers. The group of fifteen, including six women clients and three guides from Blackbird Mountain Guides, ventured into a brutal blizzard, despite a clear warning of avalanche risks. The report highlights three major safety mistakes: the groups size, their choice of route, and the extreme weather conditions. Investigators note that the group was too large, bunching up instead of spacing out, and the north face of Perry Peak, where they were buried, was heavily loaded by high winds. Nevada County Sheriff and Cal-OSHA are probing possible negligence by the guides, and the center may add more details if survivors speak up.
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