Blackbird Mountain Guides Closes After Fatal Tahoe-Area Avalanche

South Lake Tahoe Daily Brief

Blackbird Mountain Guides ceased operations after the February Castle Peak avalanche killed nine people. Cal/OSHA issued $150,000 in fines, including a penalty related to travel in high avalanche danger; the company appealed, and the investigation and appeal remain unresolved.

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Updated Nov 14, 2026

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