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8 dead in Tahoe avalanche; Among the victims are the mothers of Sugar Bowl youth skiers

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8 dead in Tahoe avalanche; Among the victims are the mothers of Sugar Bowl youth skiers

Eight of the nine people reported missing after a massive avalanche about the size of a football field struck a ski group near Lake Tahoe were confirmed dead Wednesday, Nevada authorities said, making the incident one of the deadliest US avalanches in decades. A ninth person is presumed dead. The victims were three professional guides … Read more

Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped in California avalanche that leaves 10 more missing

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Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped in California avalanche that leaves 10 more missing

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled a blizzard in an effort to reach six cross-country skiers still alive but stranded Tuesday after an avalanche in rugged Northern California mountains left 10 other skiers missing as slide danger remained high. Search and rescue crews were dispatched to Frog Lake in the … Read more