The recovery of skiers killed in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in almost 45 years is dragging out because of what experts say is a prime rule for rescuers: Don’t make yourself a victim

Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that hampered safe

Here's what we know about six of the victims in the deadly avalanche.

As authorities begin to piece together what led to the deaths of at least eight people in an avalanche in the snowy backcountry near Lake Tahoe this week, the risks taken by the skiers and their guides — and

Authorities investigating the deadly avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada will look at whether criminal negligence played a role in the tragedy, a sheriff’s office leading one of several investigations said Friday.

The avalanche near Lake Tahoe on Feb. 17 killed at least eight skiers, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche since 1981 The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating whether criminal negligence played a role after avalanche watches and warnings were issued before the slide Six people survived the backcountry disaster,

Authorities looking into the deadly avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada will investigate whether criminal negligence played a role in the tragedy. A sheriff’s office leading one of several investi

Eight skiers who were caught in an avalanche Tuesday near Lake Tahoe have been found dead, according to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. One person is still missing, and six others were rescued.