Official Report on the Castle Peak, CA, Avalanche That Killed 9 Reveals Critical Decision Errors, Undeployed Airbags, and Victims Buried 8 Feet Deep The Sierra Avalanche Center has published its official investigation report on the February 17, 2026, Perry Peak near Frog Lake/Castle Peak avalanche that killed nine skiers and guides northwest of Lake Tahoe. The report, publically viewable on Avalanche.org, documents snowpack conditions, the route taken by the party, an account of the companion rescue, and a set of observations about group […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 2, 2026 0 Comments