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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Olga R. Rodriguez and Julie Watson

UNBELIEVABLE: Crews search for backcountry skiers after avalanche reported in california mountains | History Defined

Six backcountry skiers have been found alive, with 10 others still missing, following an avalanche in Northern California on Tuesday, amidst a powerful winter storm moving through the state.

Search and rescue teams were deployed to the Castle Peak area, northwest of Lake Tahoe, after a 911 call reported an avalanche with individuals buried.

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