02/19/2026
We grieve deeply alongside our Tahoe/Truckee mountain community after the tragic avalanche event on February 17th. We extend our sincere condolences to everyone affected. The magnitude of this loss cannot be put into words, and the lives lost cannot be summarized in a social media post. Please know that we, as fellow mountain guides and members of this greater mountain family, are holding you closely in our hearts.
The mountains are a place that unite us all whether we gather there to ski, climb, ride, hike, or simply admire. They connect our communities across disciplines and across ranges. In those shared spaces, we find joy, challenge, purpose, and belonging.
They also remind us of the responsibility we carry when we step into them. In honoring those we’ve lost, we recommit ourselves to humility, preparation, and continued learning.
To our fellow Tahoe/Truckee guides and mountain community: we stand with you. We grieve with you. And we remain united by the landscapes that shape us.
Please be safe out there. Take care of each other.
