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19-02-2026
Eight skiers were found dead after an avalanche in California's Lake Tahoe region on Tuesday. A search party continues to look for the ninth missing skier, who is presumed dead. Fifteen skiers were initially reported missing, but six were rescued with non-life-threatening injuries. The avalanche occurred during a guided tour, and the victims include seven women and two men. The rescue operation was challenging due to extreme weather conditions and the emotional toll of one of the deceased being related to a search-and-rescue team member.
Entities: Lake Tahoe, California, Castle Peak, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
Eight skiers were found dead after an avalanche in California's Castle Peak area, with one person still missing. The avalanche hit a group of 15 off-piste skiers on Tuesday, with six people rescued after becoming trapped. The incident is the deadliest US snowslide in over four decades. Authorities are investigating the decision to proceed with the trip despite the weather forecast.
Entities: California, Castle Peak, Truckee, Lake Tahoe, Nevada County • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
A deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe has resulted in eight confirmed deaths and one missing person. A search and rescue team, including John Gilchrist, was deployed to the scene at Castle Peak. Gilchrist shared a photo from the Frog Lake huts, where he was stationed, and expressed his heartbreak at the tragedy. The avalanche caught 15 people, including four travel guides and 11 guests, with six survivors rescued. The Sugar Bowl community is grieving the loss, as many victims were part of their academy. The community is coming together to support the affected families.
Entities: John Gilchrist, Lake Tahoe, Castle Peak, Frog Lake huts, Sugar Bowl • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
A Sierra Nevada sheriff is investigating a Lake Tahoe guide company, Blackbird Mountain Guides, after an avalanche killed eight skiers on a backcountry expedition. The company's decision to lead the tour into heavy snow is being questioned. The avalanche occurred on a three-day excursion north of Lake Tahoe, with four guides and 11 clients affected. Six people survived and were rescued, while a ninth person is still missing and presumed dead. Online critics are scrutinizing Blackbird Mountain Guides for not canceling the tour despite warning of an incoming storm and potential avalanches.
Entities: Blackbird Mountain Guides, Lake Tahoe, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon, Sierra Nevada, California • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-02-2026
A devastating avalanche near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, has resulted in the deaths of eight skiers, with one still missing. The victims were members of the Sugar Bowl Academy, a local ski school. The academy has confirmed that multiple members of its community were lost in the tragedy. Rescuers are continuing to search for the final skier, despite 'highly dangerous' conditions and an avalanche warning remaining in effect. The community is in shock and grief, with the academy providing support to the families of the victims.
Entities: Lake Tahoe, Sugar Bowl Academy, Castle Peak, Truckee, Donner Summit • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
