Eight Dead in California Avalanche as Alpine Risks Claim Lives

Recovery operations began in Northern California after a massive avalanche near Castle Peak killed eight backcountry skiers. One individual remains missing from the group led by Dave Miller and teams from International Alpine Guides and Blackbird Mountain Guides. The tragedy occurred despite high-risk alerts from the Sierra Avalanche Center following a severe winter storm in the region. Meanwhile, multiple fatalities were reported in the French Alps as Henry Schniewind warned that dangerous conditions are being ignored.Recovery operations began in Northern California after a massive avalanche near Castle Peak killed eight backcountry skiers.One individual remains missing from the group led by Dave Miller and teams from International Alpine Guides and Blackbird Mountain Guides.The tragedy occurred despite high-risk alerts from the Sierra Avalanche Center following a severe winter storm in the region.