Was Anyone at Fault in Sierra Nevada Avalanche Deaths? NYT Par : Christina Morales · Jill Cowan and Shawn Hubler 20 février 2026 à 11:04 Few laws govern backcountry skiing in California. Experts say that people engage in the sport at their own risk, but guides have responsibilities to keep clients safe. © Max Whittaker for The New York TimesAn avalanche beacon checkpoint flashing on the trail to Castle Peak near Donner Pass in California on Wednesday.