Nine people died in the catastrophic Castle Peak avalanche near Lake Tahoe, and a detailed new account from two survivors is shedding light on how the tragedy unfolded - and how quickly it overwhelmed ...

Baggs, a 5-month-old golden retriever, was the runt of the litter. Now, she’s training to be an avalanche rescue dog. Dogs play an essential role when an avalanche strikes. Their powerful noses help ...