Experts Slam Guides in Deadly Avalanche

0:00Two months after California's deadliest modern avalanche killed nine backcountry skiers near Lake Tahoe on February 17th, a fresh report from top U.S. expert slams the guides for marching a big group to high-risk terrain, despite clear warnings. The Sierra Avalanche Center analysis points out the 15 skiers were crammed together in a line when best practices demand spacing one person at a time across avalanche paths. Larger crews of four or more just crank up the catch rate, and none of their airbag packs deployed to save lives. This hit on the final day of a three-day tour, as the group hustled out of huts to dodge an incoming storm. Victims included three pro guides and six skilled women friends, all backcountry vets, while six survivors dug out but aren't talking publicly yet. Blackbird mountain guides fired back, saying the report skips key facts still under review in their ongoing probe. Meanwhile, the local sheriffs running a criminal investigation, state regulators are eyeing the company's choices, and an expert calls the Titan, packing a broken

1:03gold in rule. Though brutal visibility might have forced some tough calls. With probes rolling in full stories pending from survivors, this underscores how even experts skate a razor edge in the backcountry, where one wrong. Move berries the best plans and snow. This has been Vancouver news today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.