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A Tragedy Unfolds: 39°22’32.2”N 120°19’39.7”W
While the tragic avalanche of Feb. 17 remains under investigation, and the possibility of lawsuits hangs heavy, enough core information about what took place exists to create a timeline of events.
Final Victims Recovered in Castle Peak Avalanche
Feb. 21, TRUCKEE: Criminal Investigation Ongoing
On Saturday, Feb. 21, the final four victims of the Castle Peak avalanche were successfully recovered. The multi-day search-and-rescue...
Helicopters Conduct Aerial Flights
Feb. 20, 1:45 p.m.: Search and Rescue Teams Look for Way Forward
Editor's Note Feb. 20, 3:16 p.m.: The Nevada County Sheriff's Office determined avalanche...
Tahoe/Truckee Mourns Lives Lost in Castle Peak Avalanche
Feb. 19, 5:26 p.m.: Statement Released by Families of Deceased, Vigil Planned
Editor's Note, Feb. 20: Included photos shared from the families of six of...
Ongoing Hazardous Winter Conditions Continue to Delay Recovery of Avalanche Victims
Feb. 19, 12 p.m.: Recovery Efforts to Extend into Weekend
Amid another round of heavy snowfall and continued avalanche risk, recovery of the nine remaining...
Six Skiers Rescued After Castle Peak Avalanche
Feb. 18, 10:08 p.m.: Avalanche Victims Tied to Sugar Bowl Academy
Sugar Bowl Academy released a statement Feb. 18 confirming several of the victims were...
10 Skiers Missing in Castle Peak Backcountry Avalanche
TRUCKEE
Editor's note, Feb. 17: Updated number of skiers, believed to be 16 initially, to the 15 that went on the trip.
At 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday,...