Avalanche Recovery Efforts Conclude in California's Sierra Nevada
Avalanche Recovery Efforts Conclude in California's Sierra Nevada
US · Published Feb 22, 2026
• Recovery efforts have ended for nine backcountry skiers killed in an avalanche near Castle Peak, California.
• Severe weather hampered the four-day recovery operation, involving multiple agencies and volunteers.
• The incident highlights the critical importance of avalanche awareness and preparedness for backcountry enthusiasts.
Avalanche claims lives of nine backcountry skiers
Recovery efforts have concluded in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California after a devastating avalanche claimed the lives of nine backcountry skiers near Castle Peak.
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