Authorities say 6 backcountry skiers found alive, 10 are missing after Northern California avalanche

Rescuers search for 9 missing skiers after saving 6 others in California avalanche

Crews pushed through mountainous wilderness near Lake Tahoe during a snowstorm to rescue six backcountry skiers who survived an avalanche but were trapped by its snow and ice. Nine others from their tour group remained missing.

9 skiers missing after California avalanche

Rescuers are searching for survivors after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California, swept over a party of 15 backcountry skiers returning to the trailhead Tuesday. Six people have been rescued, with 9 still missing in the ice, rocks and debris. The disaster at Castle Peak set off a dangerous, hours-long rescue effort that was hampered by extreme weather conditions that were hammering the skiers: Heavy snow and strong winds from the winter stor…

Frantic search for nine missing skiers after Lake Tahoe avalanche

Search and rescue teams were dispatched to Frog Lake in the Castle Peak area, northwest of Lake Tahoe, after an avalanche trapped at least 15 backcountry skiers

California avalanche: Crews rescue 6 survivors in storm, 9 still missing - National

California is being walloped this week by a powerful winter storm bringing treacherous thunderstorms, high winds and heavy snow in mountain areas.

9 California skiers still missing after avalanche; 6 rescued

Nine skiers remain missing after avalanche strikes backcountry tour near Lake Tahoe's Castle Peak area. Nevada County Sheriff's Office confirms six others survived.

6 skiers rescued after California avalanche; 9 from tour group still missing

California is being walloped this week by a powerful winter storm bringing treacherous thunderstorms, high winds and heavy snow in mountain areas.