Friends and family have launched GoFundMe campaigns to support the loved ones of two victims of a deadly backcountry avalanche near Lake Tahoe that killed nine people last month on a backcountry ski trip.
Katherine Vitt, 43, of Greenbrae in Marin County, was among those killed when the avalanche struck near Castle Peak on Feb. 17. Vitt, described by loved ones as a devoted mother and a bright presence in her community, is survived by her husband and two sons.
A verified GoFundMe campaign at www.gofundme.com/f/remembering-kate-and-supporting-the-vitt-family-72xjd has been established to provide long-term stability and support for the children following her death and had raised more than $135,000 as of Wednesday…