The legal questions raised by the Castle Peak avalanche

The legal questions raised by the Castle Peak avalanche

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Until official investigations conclude, much about the avalanche near Castle Peak that killed nine people remains unknown. Many looking back at the event are asking the same questions: Why was a guided group of skiers traveling during such a powerful storm? What factors shaped that decision? And could anyone be held legally responsible? To better understand the legal framework surrounding the incident, the Sierra Sun spoke with…