Authorities have identified a 42-year-old snowmobiler from Oregon who died after being caught in an avalanche in Northern California.
According to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, emergency dispatchers received a 911 call around 2:19 p.m. local time on Monday, Jan. 5, reporting an avalanche involving a group of snowmobilers near Johnson Peak and Castle Peak outside Truckee.
In a follow-up update released Tuesday, Jan. 6, officials said five friends had set out earlier that day from the Johnson Peak area and successfully reached Castle Peak. The group was described as experienced and well-prepared for backcountry travel, carrying avalanche beacons and other safety equipment. One member of the group was also certified in CPR…