What is backcountry skiing vs. resort skiing

Search and rescue crews have recovered all 9 bodies of those killed in last Tuesday’s avalanche in Tahoe, which is now the deadliest in California’s modern history. Four of the victims were women from the Bay Area. 

KQED’s Sarah Wright explains what we know so far, and how this tragedy highlights the Bay Area’s deep ties to outdoor recreation in Tahoe.

Links:

• After Deadly Tahoe Avalanche, Backcountry Skiing Is Under Scrutiny. Here’s What to Know

• All 9 Tahoe Avalanche Victims Identified and Bodies Recovered
  

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