Two sisters among those killed in Lake Tahoe avalanche
Six of the victims have been named by their families as recovery efforts continue in California's backcountry following this week's deadly avalanche.
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"These are two of the best people I've ever known."
— McAlister Clabaugh , Other
"This tragedy has affected each and every one of us."
— Stephen McMahon , Executive
"The idea that they are both gone is, I don't even know how to put it into words."
— McAlister Clabaugh , Other
"It’s tragic. Our hearts go out to those that lost their lives and a community of skiers, a community of families from the Bay Area."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"These are two of the best people I’ve ever known."
— McAlister Clabaugh , Other
Key People
Caroline Sekar was a victim of the Lake Tahoe avalanche.
Carrie Atkin was a victim of the Lake Tahoe avalanche.
Danielle Keatley was a victim of the Lake Tahoe avalanche.
Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
Kate Morse was a victim of the Lake Tahoe avalanche.
Kate Vitt was a victim of the Lake Tahoe avalanche.
Liz Clabaugh was a victim of the Lake Tahoe avalanche and sister of McAlister Clabaugh.
McAlister Clabaugh is the brother of victim Liz Clabaugh.
Shannan Moon is the Sheriff of Nevada County.
Stephen McMahon is the executive director of Sugar Bowl Academy.
Wayne Woo is the Sheriff of Placer County.
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Six of the victims have been named by their families as recovery efforts continue in California's backcountry following this week's deadly avalanche.
Six women, part of a close-knit group of friends and experienced backcountry skiers, were killed in a deadly avalanche near Soda Springs, California. The group had embarked on a three-day trip despite intensified storm warnings.
Two sisters, Caroline Sekar and Liz Clabaugh, were identified as victims of the deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe. They were part of a group of friends from Stanford University on a backcountry skiing trip when the avalanche occurred.
Recovery efforts for eight victims of a deadly avalanche in Soda Springs, California, are set to resume after hazardous weather conditions delayed operations. The victims, including six experienced skiers, were part of a group caught in the avalanche on February 17, 2026.
Six women, all mothers and experienced skiers, were identified as victims of a deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe. The group was on a backcountry skiing trip when the avalanche struck, resulting in eight fatalities and one missing person.
Families have identified six victims of the deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe, expressing devastation over the loss of their loved ones. The victims were part of a group of experienced skiers caught in the avalanche on February 17, 2026.
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