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Blackbird Guides Face $151K Avalanche Fines | Sacramento News
Cal/OSHA is slapping Blackbird Mountain Guides with over $150,000 in fines over a deadly February 2026 avalanche that killed nine people—three guides and six clients—near Castle Peak. The agency cites seven violations, including guiding clients into high-risk terrain and inadequate safety training. Blackbird fiercely contests the penalties, arguing their protocols meet industry standards and that backcountry conditions are inherently unpredictable. They’ve commissioned an independent avalanche expert’s report—no blame assigned to the company—and are appealing, hoping to show the unique…
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