Avalanche Association Releases Sobering Statement on California Tragedy, Warns Skiers

The skiing world is reeling this week after eight skiers were confirmed to have died in an avalanche near Castle Peak, California, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

You can read more about the developing story here.

The American Avalanche Association (AAA), a non-profit educational organization, published a lengthy statement about the tragedy.

"We are hurting alongside our professional avalanche colleagues and the entire winter recreation community," writes AAA. "Our hearts go...