Backcountry skier dies in Luther Pass avalanche
The man has been identified as Frederic Dross by his family. They have set up a GoFundMe page. On Monday, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office reported that
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,
South Lake Tahoe Father Killed in Avalanche
The SAC, in a social media post on Wednesday, said that the slide that killed Dross was a persistent slab avalanche that released at roughly 8,800 feet on a north-to-northeast aspect. The avalanche danger in the Lake Tahoe area is forecasted as “moderate” today,
Backcountry skier killed in El Dorado County avalanche
A skier died in an avalanche near the Powderhouse Peak and Luther Pass area, the sheriff's office says. EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — A backcountry skier died Monday afternoon after an avalanche on an El Dorado County mountain.
South Tahoe backcountry skier killed in avalanche at popular storm skiing spot
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. Joe Rogan sparked attention in a recent podcast with John Reeves when he once again defended his friend Elon Musk,
Avalanche kills skier in Lake Tahoe backcountry
A father of two was killed while skiing in Lake Tahoe’s mountainous backcountry on Monday, the sheriff’s office said. El Dorado County emergency dispatchers received a 911 call just after 4 p.m. on February 17 about a skier who was missing near Luther Pass.
Man killed in avalanche on Luther Pass near 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.
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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 ...
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El Dorado County Sheriff Reports Body of Overdue Backcountry Skier Recovered in Avalanche Area Near Luther Pass
El Dorado County Sheriff Reports Body of Overdue Backcountry Skier Recovered in Avalanche Area Near Luther Pass ...
Missing skier found dead near Luther Pass, body recovered
A missing skier was found dead near Luther Pass on Monday, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.El Dorado ...
Body of backcountry skier killed in El Dorado County recovered, sheriff says
The remains of a skier who was found dead by friends in El Dorado County were recovered on Tuesday, the sheriff's office said.
Reno Gazette-Journal15d
Chains required on I-80, US 50 on Friday morning; Incline schools on 2-hour delay
Chains or snow tires are required between Picketts Junction to Luther Pass; between I-80 and Bliss State Park, and between Truckee and the Sierra/Plumas county line. I-580: Vehicles over 9 feet ...