Crews search for backcountry skiers after avalanche reported in California mountains

February 17, 2026 · The Independent

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10 skiers missing, 6 stranded after avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California
As many as 10 skiers were missing and six others were left stranded and awaiting rescuers after an avalanche near the to