"Rescue teams have successfully extracted the six skiers who survived Tuesday morning's avalanche on Castle Peak, but the search for others caught in the slide remains ongoing as extreme weather continues to batter the Sierra. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office confirmed Tuesday evening, February 17, that all six initially reported survivors were reached by search and rescue teams after hours of difficult access in severe conditions. The skiers had been sheltering in place at the avalanche site following the slide, which occurred around 11:30 a.m."
"Authorities also clarified that the total number of people on the trip was initially misreported. While early reports indicated 16 individuals were involved, officials have since confirmed that 15 people were actually part of the backcountry group. The search for those still unaccounted for is continuing, though officials cautioned that ongoing storm conditions may limit operations overnight. No further updates were expected Tuesday evening."
Six skiers were extracted after an avalanche on Castle Peak around 11:30 a.m.; they had sheltered in place at the avalanche site. Severe weather including heavy snowfall, high winds, and hazardous avalanche conditions delayed rescuers for hours before safely reaching and evacuating the group. Truckee Fire Protection District medically evaluated the skiers; two were transported to a local hospital and four sustained varying injuries. Officials corrected the trip count from 16 to 15 participants. The party included four ski guides and 12 clients on a three-day backcountry trip near Frog Lake huts, returning to the trailhead when the avalanche struck. Search continues for others amid ongoing storm limitations.
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