Members of a noted skiing school, Sugar Bowl Academy, were among those who died in this week's avalanche disaster near Lake Tahoe

Members of a noted skiing school, Sugar Bowl Academy, were among those who died in this week's avalanche disaster near Lake Tahoe

Several victims of an avalanche that hit Northern California's backcountry on Tuesday were connected to a private school for competitive skiers, the institution said.

More is being learned about the victims even as recovery efforts continue in California's Lake Tahoe backcountry after a deadly avalanche this week.

Avalanche in Sierra Nevada killed at least eight people, including six who frequently went on ski trips together