South Lake Tahoe, avalanche

Backcountry skier found dead after avalanche near South Lake Tahoe
A South Lake Tahoe skier was found dead in an avalanche field near Luther Pass, officials said Tuesday. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office said its dispatch center received a call late Monday afternoon regarding a missing backcountry skier near Powderhouse Peak.
Tahoe father of 2 found dead in backcountry ski spot where avalanches hit
A South Lake Tahoe backcountry skier died in an avalanche Monday on Luther Pass, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office said. A call to dispatch just after 4 p.m. reported a missing backcountry skier who had not returned home,
Skier who died in avalanche near South Lake Tahoe identified
A South Lake Tahoe skier was found dead in an avalanche field near Luther Pass, officials said Tuesday.
Avalanches kill 2 backcountry skiers in Oregon and another in California
In Oregon's Cascade Mountains, an avalanche killed two backcountry skiers, while another was killed in an avalanche near South Lake Tahoe, authorities said.
Backcountry skier killed in California avalanche; body recovered in ‘extremely hazardous’ snow conditions
A backcountry skier from South Lake Tahoe was killed in an avalanche Monday at California's Luther Pass, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office reported. Dispatchers received a call late Monday afternoon of an overdue skier in the area of Powderhouse Peak,
Friends, colleagues remember backcountry skier killed in El Dorado County avalanche
Loved ones and colleagues of a South Lake Tahoe man killed while backcountry skiing this week are remembering him and raising funds for his young family.
South Lake Tahoe Father Killed in Avalanche
A skier and South Lake Tahoe local was killed by an avalanche in the backcountry on Monday, February 17, 2025, according to local news reports. Around 4:00 p.m. Monday, El Dorado County Central Dispatch received reports of an overdue backcountry skier in ...
Man found dead after avalanche south of Lake Tahoe identified
The 46-year-old South Lake Tahoe man, who reportedly dedicated his life to the solar industry, died in a skiing accident. His body was recovered a day later.
South Lake Tahoe skier, a father of two, reportedly dies in Northern California avalanche
A South Lake Tahoe man died Monday after an avalanche struck as he skied in El Dorado County’s backcountry, authorities and family said.
Avalanche near Lake Tahoe kills skier at California's Powderhouse Peak
Police ask people to "use extreme caution" and be aware of weather conditions before recreating outside after separate tragedies claim 3 skiers.
Body of South Lake Tahoe skier identified, recovered
Authorities have identified the skier whose body was recovered in an avalanche this week while skiing in the backcountry.
Remembering Frederic Dross: Friends and colleagues mourns loss of skier in avalanche
Dross, who is survived by his wife and two daughters, was a loved figure in the South Lake Tahoe area. His close friend, ...
City of South Lake Tahoe invites artists to showcase work at South Lake Tahoe Airport
The City of South Lake Tahoe is inviting community artists to showcase their work inside the lobby at the South Lake Tahoe ...