Was Anyone at Fault in Sierra Nevada Avalanche Deaths?

Scritto il 20/02/2026
da Christina Morales, Jill Cowan and Shawn Hubler

Few laws govern backcountry skiing in California. Experts say that people engage in the sport at their own risk, but guides have responsibilities to keep clients safe.An avalanche beacon checkpoint flashing on the trail to Castle Peak near Donner Pass in California on Wednesday.