Final report details deadly NorCal avalanche that killed 9 near Donner Summit

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(FOX40.COM) — A powerful avalanche during a fierce winter storm in February swept across a backcountry slope near Donner Summit, burying 13 skiers, killing nine of them, according to a final report released by the Sierra Avalanche Center. Video above: (Feb. 21) Authorities begin investigation of fatal Castle Peak avalanche The report stated that the [...]

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