Eight Dead and One Missing Following Record Lake Tahoe Avalanche

Authorities are investigating the deadliest avalanche in modern California history after eight skiers died and one remains missing near Lake Tahoe following a severe blizzard.The group of 15 individuals included professionals from Blackbird Mountain Guides who were caught in the slide while attempting to return from the Frog Lake huts.Sarah Reynaud and Steve Reynaud narrowly avoided the tragedy after canceling their planned excursion to the same location shortly before the massive snow slide occurred.