Blackbird Mountain Guides shuts down months after deadly Castle Peak avalanche
The ski company at the center of the deadliest avalanche in California history has shut down. Blackbird Mountain Guides is no longer operating.
Blackbird Mountain Guides/Nevada County Sheriff
Thursday, November 12, 2026 8:17PM
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KGO) -- The ski company at the center of the deadliest avalanche in California history has shut down.
Blackbird Mountain Guides says it is no longer operating, but it's not clear when the company shut its doors.
In February, nine people died in the avalanche in the Castle Peak area -- three of them guides and six were clients.
MORE: Hundreds gather for vigil honoring Castle Peak avalanche victims
A large crowd gathered Sunday night in Truckee, California, to remember the nine people who died in Tuesday's avalanche at Castle Peak.
Several of those killed were mothers and four of the victims were from the Bay Area.
In August, Cal/OSHA announced it was fining the company more than $150,000 dollars for violations.
RELATED: Blackbird Mountain Guides faces $150K in fines connected with deadly Castle Peak avalanche
Blackbird Mountain Guides has not said why it is ceasing operations.
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