The avalanche was reported near Castle Peak in Nevada County, north of Boreal Mountain Ski Resort.

The skiers were returning from a three-day trek in California's Sierra Nevada mountains when the avalanche struck. Six were ...

Six others in the party survived. One person is still missing but presumed dead, officials said, as searchers fight ...

The six women killed in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada were among a group of eight close friends and experienced backcountry skiers on a trip together.

An avalanche watch was issued by the Sierra Avalanche Center on Sunday, two days before skiers were killed in an avalanche ...

Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled blizzard conditions in an effort to reach six backcountry skiers trapped after an ...

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

A torrent of snow slammed Lake Tahoe Tuesday night, making an already-hazardous rescue of the nine missing skiers harder.

Families have identified six women killed in a California avalanche near Lake Tahoe. The victims were experienced backcountry skiers and friends.

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from ...