Moms on Ski Trip Among 9 Dead in Tahoe Avalanche: Report

Initial reports indicated that nine members of the group were missing while six survived. Search teams worked through challenging conditions, using specialized equipment to locate those buried beneath the snow.

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon later confirmed that eight of the missing individuals had been found dead, with the final skier presumed deceased. Authorities noted that seven of the victims were women.

Subsequent reporting suggested several victims were mothers connected to the community surrounding Sugar Bowl Resort. While the trip was not organized by the resort, it had reportedly been part of a longstanding tradition among families.

In a statement, Sugar Bowl Academy confirmed that members of its community and others with ties to the local backcountry network were among those killed. Officials have withheld further details to respect the privacy of the families as the community mourns.