A picture is emerging of one of the worst avalanche disasters in US history, and the women among a tight-knit group of friends who died

Eight skiers are dead and one missing after a deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California, marking a tragic winter disaster.

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

The families of six women killed in the worst avalanche in the U.S. in over 40 years say all were married mothers who loved the outdoors.

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

A picture is emerging of one of the worst avalanche disasters in US history, and the women among a tight-knit group of friends who died

Six additional skiers survived tragedy in Sierra Nevadas near Lake Tahoe, a popular winter sport destination

Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history.