Recovery of Nine Skiers' Bodies Concludes After Deadly Lake Tahoe Avalanche
On February 17, 2026, an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada resulted in the deaths of nine skiers. This incident is the deadliest avalanche in the United States since 1981 and the deadliest in California's history. The affected area includes Castle Peak and Perry Peak within the Sierra Nevada range. The ski trip was led by Blackbird Mountain Guides, and the Sierra Avalanche Center had issued warnings prior to the event. Rescue teams conducted operations following the avalanche, recovering all nine bodies. One skier who was initially reported missing was later confirmed deceased, bringing the total fatalities to nine.
Actors
Blackbird Mountain Guides
Sierra Avalanche Center
rescue teams
Locations
Castle Peak
Perry Peak
Lake Tahoe
