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Coroner Says Snow Burial Caused All Nine Deaths in Castle Peak Avalanche

Partially redacted reports confirm asphyxia from snow burial and prompt deeper criminal and technical review of guide decisions

Two Ski Tourers Killed in Separate Avalanches in France and Austria

Avalanche Report Faults Guides’ Route and Group Management in Tahoe Tragedy

Avalanche Toll Rises in Austria as California Recovers 9 Victims and Opens Probes

Castle Peak Avalanche Kills 8, 1 Missing as Recovery Slows in Sierra Storm

Large Tahoe Avalanche Leaves 10 Missing — Separate Aosta Valley Slide Kills One

Alps Avalanche Deaths Mount as Swiss Tourist Dies After Val d’Isère Fatality

Eight Killed in Three Austrian Alpine Avalanches Within Hours

Avalanche Surge in the Alps Leaves 8 Dead in Austria After Swiss Fatalities

Avalanche Roars Down Mount Elbrus, Engulfing Part of Ski Resort

Two Killed in Separate Avalanches in Savoie's La Plagne and Valloire

Five German Climbers Killed in Ortles Avalanche; Searches Conclude in South Tyrol

Oregon Skiing Couple Killed in Avalanche Identified

Wyoming Avalanche Kills Skier and Injures Another in Backcountry Incident