Tahoe avalanche victims allegedly took most dangerous escape route — cops launch criminal investigation

Source: New York Post

The backcountry skiers hit by a huge avalanche near Lake Tahoe took the most dangerous route to escape the mountain, reports say. The 11 skiers and four guides are said to have opted for terrain that was more at risk of snow slides than longer exit paths, it was claimed. Snow-covered pine trees in Placer County, California.