Crews recover bodies of 9 backcountry skiers days after California avalanche

Associated Press (AP)EN 5 min read 100% complete by By GODOFREDO VASQUEZ and SAFIYAH RIDDLEFebruary 21, 2026 at 10:53 PM

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In Truckee, California, recovery crews located the bodies of nine backcountry skiers on Saturday, February 21, 2026, days after an avalanche. The skiers were reported missing in the Castle Peak area. The recovery efforts involved the U.S. Army and the California Highway Patrol, utilizing resources such as Blackhawk helicopters and search and rescue teams. The avalanche occurred approximately four days prior to the body recovery. The reason the skiers were in the backcountry area when the avalanche occurred is not specified in the article.

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