Six rescued after backcountry group swept up near Castle Peak in California’s Sierra Nevada during severe storm
Nine skiers are still missing after an avalanche swept the Castle Peak area of the Sierra, Nevada, mountains in California. Authorities said six others, who had been stranded, have since been rescued.
The avalanche occurred about 10 miles north of Lake Tahoe at about 11.30am on Tuesday, engulfing a group of backcountry skiers – including four guides and 11 clients.