Avalanche near Castle Peak: What we know so far about the deadliest slide in California history

What began as a three-day backcountry ski trip to remote huts near Donner Pass ended in catastrophe Tuesday when a powerful avalanche swept through the group, killing eight people and leaving one missing. As storms delay recovery and investigators examine the decisions that preceded the slide, communities from Mill Valley to Tahoe are grieving.

Here’s what we know so far.

8 confirmed dead, 1 missing, recovery stalled by storms as investigators examine guiding decisions

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