Deadly Silence in the Backcountry The recent fines levied against Blackbird Mountain Guides by California's Cal/OSHA agency have left many in the outdoor community reeling.
The $151,300 in penalties issued for seven alleged violations seems a paltry sum compared to the human cost of nine lives lost in what was hailed as one of California's deadliest modern avalanches.
The incident on February 17th near Castle Peak, where six skiers were rescued and three guides perished, has left many questions unanswered.