The search continues this morning for a missing skier who’s presumed dead following an avalanche in Tahoe’s Donner Summit Region. Eight people have been confirmed dead. Six of the skiers, who were part of an overnight backcountry skiing group, were rescued Tuesday night. One person is still missing but is presumed dead. Here to talk about what we know happened is KQED's Outdoors Engagement Reporter Sarah Wright.

The search continues this morning for a missing skier who&rsquo;s presumed dead following an avalanche in Tahoe&rsquo;s Donner Summit Region. Eight people have been confirmed dead. Six of the skiers, who were part of an overnight backcountry skiing group, were rescued Tuesday night. One person is still missing but is presumed dead. Here to talk about what we know happened is KQED's Outdoors Engagement Reporter Sarah Wright.

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KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.