Backcountry skiing requires not only different equipment and skills than downhill or cross-country skiing, it also requires an array of safety gear not typically seen on manicured slopes. The most important items are a beacon, a shovel and a probe.

An adventure full of different types of snow-based fun and activities in and around the Tahoe area. Join host Chris Orr on an adventure combining different types of snow-based fun with activities and organizations based in and around the Tahoe area.

Nine backcountry skiers remain missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe and six more were rescued, officials in Northern California said Tuesday.

An avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada has tragically killed six women from a group of experienced skiers, prompting investigations into safety measures and recovery efforts.