El Dorado Search and Rescue

Update about missing skiers due to avalanche Nevada County.

AVALANCHE UPDATE 10:40 PM on 2/17/26: The six initially reported skiers who survived the avalanche have been successfully rescued this evening by search and rescue teams with varying injuries. Due to extreme weather conditions, it took several hours for rescue personnel to safely reach the skiers and transport them to safety where they were medically evaluated by Truckee Fire. Two of the six skiers have been transported to a hospital for treatment. The search is ongoing, pending weather conditions. It should be noted it was initially believed there were 16 total persons, but that number has been updated to reflect 15 people who actually went on the trip. No further updates are anticipated this evening.

Congratulations to Zoom on his recent find!