Rescuers have identified the man killed in a backcountry avalanche near Truckee and confirmed that no other victims were involved, authorities said Tuesday.
The victim was identified as 42-year-old Chris Scott Thomason of Bend, Ore.
The avalanche occurred Monday as a group of five experienced snowmobilers traveled through the backcountry west of Truckee. The group began the day in the Johnson Canyon area and successfully reached Castle Peak before triggering an avalanche on the backside of the mountain during their return, officials said…