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2026-02-18

6 Skiers Safely Rescued From California’s Castle Peak Avalanche After Hours in Severe Storm—Search for Missing 9 Continues




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.



Related: 10 Skiers Still Missing After Huge Avalanche on Castle Peak, CA, Caught Group of 16



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.

Due to heavy snowfall, high winds, and hazardous avalanche conditions, rescuers took several hours to reach the group and evacuate them safely. Once evacuated, the skiers were medically evaluated by the Truckee Fire Protection District. Two of the six were transported to a local hospital for further treatment. The remaining four sustained varying injuries.



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.

According to earlier statements, the group consisted of four ski guides and 12 clients participating in a three-day backcountry trip near the Frog Lake huts in the Castle Peak area. The party had spent two nights in huts and was navigating rugged terrain on skis—covering distances of up to four miles while carrying food and overnight gear—when the avalanche struck as they were returning to the trailhead.



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The guiding outfitter, Blackbird Mountain Guides, said it is working in full coordination with local authorities and is in direct contact with the emergency contacts of those involved.

“Blackbird Mountain Guides is currently responding to a serious backcountry incident involving an avalanche that occurred this morning, February 17, near the Frog Lake huts in the Castle Peak area.

A total of 12 clients and four guides had been staying at the Frog Lake huts since February 15. The group was in the process of returning to the trailhead at the conclusion of a three-day trip when the incident occurred.

The leadership team at Blackbird Mountain Guides is working in full coordination with the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office and Nevada County Search and Rescue to support the ongoing rescue operation.

Blackbird Mountain Guides is in direct contact with the emergency contacts of the affected clients and guides and is providing them with regular updates as verified information becomes available.

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has informed Blackbird Mountain Guides they will be taking the lead on all direct communications and status updates from this point to ensure families rapidly receive the most current details.

The leadership team at Blackbird Mountain Guides remains fully engaged in assisting the Search and Rescue efforts on the ground as we navigate this incredibly difficult situation alongside those involved.”

– Official Statement from Blackbird Mountain Guides

The avalanche occurred amid a significant Sierra storm cycle. The Sierra Avalanche Center issued a High (Level 4) avalanche danger rating at 5 a.m. Tuesday, warning that “a widespread natural avalanche cycle is expected” and advising that travel in or near avalanche terrain was not recommended.

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