"Danielle Keatley was among the close circle of ski mothers killed in Tuesday's avalanche near Castle Peak outside Truckee, women who spent winter weekends driving their children to Sugar Bowl. At home in Larkspur, Keatley balanced a demanding biotech career with a winery she built with her husband, Dave. Friends say she blended ambition with warmth and deep community ties."
"Nine people were killed when the avalanche struck a group of 15 skiers Tuesday morning as they were returning from a three-day, professionally guided backcountry trip near Castle Peak during white-out storm conditions. The group included 11 clients and four guides. Six people survived and were rescued hours later. Search crews located eight of the nine victims that evening and marked their positions in the snow for recovery once weather conditions improved."
Danielle Keatley was among a close circle of ski mothers killed when an avalanche struck near Castle Peak outside Truckee while a group of 15 skiers returned from a three-day, professionally guided backcountry trip in white-out conditions. Nine people died, including five women and one sister of a victim, and six survivors were rescued hours later. Search crews located eight victims and marked their positions for later recovery once weather improved. Keatley lived in Larkspur, balanced a demanding biotech career with a winery she built with her husband, and was known for warmth, community involvement, and donating wine to local events.
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