Man Killed in Avalanche at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort
A serene day of skiing turned into a tragedy at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort in Olympic Valley, California, when an avalanche struck on January 10, 2024. This devastating incident claimed the life of 66-year-old Kenneth Kidd and injured another individual. The Placer County Sheriff's Office has been actively involved in the search and rescue operations, with multiple agencies joining forces to navigate the treacherous aftermath. The avalanche, explore the impact on the victims and the ski resort, and discuss the measures taken to prevent such occurrences. Let us understand the sequence of events that unfolded at Palisades Tahoe on that fateful day.
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on January 10, 2024, an avalanche swept through the G.S. Bowl, an area of Palisades Tahoe accessible via the iconic...