California avalanche that killed 8 is deadliest in state history An avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California, has killed eight skiers, making it the deadliest in the state’s history. The group of 15, including guides from Blackbird Mountain Guides, were on a backcountry skiing trip. Recovery efforts are ongoing but delayed due to an approaching storm.

• Eight skiers died in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, the deadliest in California history.
• Six of the 15 skiers involved survived, and one remains missing.
• The group consisted of four guides from Blackbird Mountain Guides and 11 participants.
• Recovery efforts are delayed as officials await a powerful storm to clear.
• The ski group had ties to the Sugar Bowl Academy ski school.
• This is the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. since 1981.