Backcountry ski trip hit by avalanche led by tour outfit offering mountain adventures globally
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The backcountry trip near Lake Tahoe where nine skiers remained missing after an avalanche was led by a tour outfit that promises global mountain adventures including skiing, rock climbing and wilderness skills
The group of 15 was on a three-day trek organized by Blackbird Mountain Guides into pristine backcountry wilderness near Frog Lake in California's Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe.
Skiers carried in their own food and overnighted in huts situated at 7,600 feet (3,415 meters).
“If you’ve booked the Frog Lake Huts in Truckee, trust our guides to elevate your trip to the next level,” the business said on its website, advertising the trip. “We’ll navigate in and out of the huts, manage the risks, and find the best terrain and snow quality for you and your group!”
On Tuesday, the group was trapped by an avalanche. Six skiers were rescued after sheltering in place for hours as crews battled blizzard conditions. Nine remain missing.
Blackbird Mountain Guides said in a statement that it was coordinating with authorities on the rescue operation.
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