Truckee Mourns Backcountry Skiers Killed in Avalanche Near Castle Peak

Avalanche update: Final decedent found, all victims removed from backcountry

After avalanche mitigation efforts and a break in the storm, first responders were able to locate the final missing decedent.

Bodies Of Avalanche Victims Recovered

YouTube@KCRA 3   The bodies of all nine victims are now off the site of the deadliest avalanche in California history.  All of their names are now public. They are: Andrew Alissandratos, Michael Henry, Nichole Choo, Carrie Atkin, Liz Clabaugh, Danielle Keatly, Kate Morse, Caroline Sekar and Kate Vitt. In addition to the nine victims, six people survived Tuesday’s avalanche.  That includes one guide and five guests.  Their eyewitness accounts wil…

After Idaho, California deaths, forecasters urge backcountry caution for avalanche danger

Although it may not look or feel like winter right now in Bozeman, the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC) said avalanches are still a risk in some areas."Starting this evening, we have heavy snowfall that's going to impact the Cooke City area," said GNFAC Forecaster Dave Zinn. "As that snow falls, we're going to see avalanche dangers increase."Zinn has been working as an avalanche forecaster with GNFAC since 2019. Before taking on…

Hundreds gather for vigil honoring Castle Peak avalanche victims

"The families carrying those losses bear a weight that is unbearable. What we know is that, however that grief is held tonight, it will not be held alone."

California residents hold vigil to honor avalanche victims

TRUCKEE, Calif. (NBC, KYMA) - A vigil was held in the town of Truckee, California Sunday to honor the lives lost following an avalanche at Castle Peak last week. A large crowd gathered in Downtown Truckee to honor the nine lives who were lost in the avalanche on February 17, and to honor all of those who knew the victims. A choir opened the vigil before a candle lighting ceremony and a moment of silence. Nine backcountry skiers were killed in th…

Truckee holds vigil for avalanche victims, local churches offering support

Throughout the week, a local house of worship is offering services for the grieving community.