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9 skiers missing in California avalanche

As many as 10 skiers missing, at least six stranded in California avalanche

By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, Feb 17 (Reuters) - As many as 10 skiers were missing and at least six others were stranded and awaiting rescue in heavy snow after an avalanche struck a backcountry slope in California's Sierra Nevada mountains on Tuesday,

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9 skiers missing, 6 rescued after avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California

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10 backcountry skiers missing after avalanche in Northern California

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Rescuers race to save 6 skiers found alive after avalanche, 10 still missing in Northern California

Six backcountry skiers were found alive and 10 others were missing Tuesday after an avalanche in Northern California as a powerful winter storm moved through the state.

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10 skiers missing, 6 stranded after avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California

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Nine Skiers Missing After Northern California Avalanche

MyNorthwest.com

Avalanche season is here: What you need to know before heading out

Avalanche season in the Cascades and Olympics is here. This season’s first avalanche fatalities occurred late last week near Mt. Stuart and the Enchantments north of Cle Elum. Two others were in the group, with one suffering injuries. Avalanches usually ...

CBS News

Skiers caught in avalanche near Lake Haiyaha in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park

Fresh snow and warming temperatures are drawing more people into Colorado's high country, creating excellent riding conditions and also increasing avalanche risk. A group of skiers was caught and carried in an avalanche near Lake Haiyaha in Rocky Mountain ...

WesternSlopeNow.com

CAIC warns of higher avalanche risk for holiday weekend

With the upcoming Presidents’ Day weekend, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is reminding backcountry travelers to focus on safety as avalanche danger is