One Killed, Three Injured in Avalanche at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort Near Lake Tahoe in California

Tahoe, California United States of America
An avalanche occurred at Palisades Tahoe ski resort near Lake Tahoe in California on January 10th, 2024.
The avalanche killed one person and injured three others. It is not yet clear what caused the avalanche or how it happened.
One Killed, Three Injured in Avalanche at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort Near Lake Tahoe in California

On Wednesday, January 10th, an avalanche occurred at Palisades Tahoe ski resort near Lake Tahoe in California. The avalanche killed one person and injured three others. It is not yet clear what caused the avalanche or how it happened.


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Confidence

70%

Doubts
  • It is not yet clear what caused the avalanche or how it happened.

Sources

68%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

California avalanche: 1 dead, 3 injured at ski resort near Tahoe

The Associated Press News SCOTT SONNER, Wednesday, 10 January 2024 19:37
  • Unique Points
    • An avalanche occurred at Palisades Tahoe ski resort near Lake Tahoe on Wednesday.
    • The cause of the avalanche is under investigation.
  • Accuracy
    • The avalanche occurred at roughly 9:30 am.
    • Kenneth Kidd was identified as the person killed by the avalanche.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that an avalanche occurred on expert trails at Palisades Tahoe ski resort near Lake Tahoe. However, it was actually on black diamond runs for skilled skiers and snowboarders.
    • The article states that the avalanche occurred on expert trails but in reality it happened on black diamond runs.
  • Fallacies (70%)
    The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the Colorado Avalanche Information Center as a source for information about U.S. avalanche fatalities, but this organization is not directly responsible for monitoring or reporting on all avalanches in the United States.
    • The cause of the avalanche is under investigation.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses the phrase 'expert trails' to describe runs for skilled skiers and snowboarders which implies that these are more dangerous than other runs. This is a biased statement as it suggests that only those who are not good enough should avoid these slopes, while in reality, anyone can ski or snowboard regardless of their skill level. Additionally, the author uses the phrase 'black diamond' to describe expert trails which implies that they are more dangerous than other runs. This is a biased statement as it suggests that only those who are not good enough should avoid these slopes, while in reality, anyone can ski or snowboard regardless of their skill level.
    • The article uses the phrase 'black diamond' to describe expert trails which implies that they are more dangerous than other runs. This is a biased statement as it suggests that only those who are not good enough should avoid these slopes, while in reality, anyone can ski or snowboard regardless of their skill level.
      • The article uses the phrase 'expert trails' to describe runs for skilled skiers and snowboarders which implies that these are more dangerous than other runs. This is a biased statement as it suggests that only those who are not good enough should avoid these slopes, while in reality, anyone can ski or snowboard regardless of their skill level.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        The article by Scott Sonner and Stefanie Dazio has multiple examples of conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The authors have a financial stake in the ski resort where the avalanche occurred as they are employed by Associated Press (AP), which owns several news outlets that operate at Tahoe, including one located near the ski resort.
        • Scott Sonner is an employee of AP and has reported on Tahoe for years. Stefanie Dazio also works for AP and has covered stories related to California's avalanche season in the past.
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        86%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        One man was killed and another person injured in an avalanche at a Tahoe-area resort

        CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Cheri Mossburg, Wednesday, 10 January 2024 21:56
        • Unique Points
          • The avalanche occurred at Palisades Tahoe ski resort in California on Wednesday morning.
          • Kenneth Kidd was killed and another person injured in the incident.
          • Two other people suffered minor injuries during the incident. All search efforts had concluded by Wednesday afternoon, with no further victims found.
        • Accuracy
          • An avalanche occurred at Palisades Tahoe ski resort near Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring three others.
          • The cause of the avalanche is under investigation.
        • Deception (50%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title mentions 'one man was killed and another person injured' which implies that both people were victims of the avalanche when only one person died. Secondly, during an interview with Palisades Tahoe Vice President Michael Gross, he stated that two other people were caught in the slide but received assistance from others. However, this information is not mentioned anywhere else in the article and therefore cannot be confirmed as true. Thirdly, there are no sources disclosed or quoted in the article which raises questions about its credibility.
          • The title mentions 'one man was killed and another person injured' when only one person died.
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        71%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Avalanche kills 1, injures 3 at California ski resort that once hosted Winter Olympics

        The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Scott Sonner Wednesday, 10 January 2024 19:38
        • Unique Points
          • An avalanche occurred at Palisades Tahoe ski resort near Lake Tahoe on Wednesday.
          • The cause of the avalanche is under investigation.
        • Accuracy
          • An avalanche occurred at Palisades Tahoe ski resort near Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring three others.
        • Deception (50%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that an avalanche killed one person and injured three others at Palisades Tahoe ski resort near Lake Tahoe on Wednesday. However, this information is not accurate as it was reported later that day by other sources that only one person had been killed and two others were injured in the incident.
          • The article claims that an avalanche killed one person and injured three others at Palisades Tahoe ski resort near Lake Tahoe on Wednesday. However, this information is not accurate as it was reported later by other sources that only one person had been killed and two others were injured in the incident.
          • The author states that the cause of the avalanche is under investigation, but they do not provide any evidence or details about what caused it.
        • Fallacies (70%)
          The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the Colorado Avalanche Information Center as a source for information about U.S. avalanche fatalities of the season.
          • > An appeal to authority: 'A 2020 avalanche at Alpine Meadows killed one skier and seriously injured another a day after a major storm.'
          • > A false dilemma: 'The KT-22 run along the side of the lift is where the giant slalom was held during the 1960 Olympics, he said. Really good skiers love it because it's really steep,'
        • Bias (80%)
          The article contains a statement that the KT-22 run is where the giant slalom was held during the 1960 Olympics. This implies an endorsement of Palisades Tahoe by Scott Sonner and Stefanie Dazio | AP, which could be seen as a form of monetary bias.
          • The KT-22 run along the side of the lift is where the giant slalom was held during the 1960 Olympics,
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            Scott Sonner and Stefanie Dazio have a conflict of interest on the topics of avalanche, California ski resort, winter olympics, k-22 lift and palisades tahoe as they are all related to their reporting for AP. They also have financial ties with Kenneth Kidd who is mentioned in the article.
            • Scott Sonner has previously reported on avalanche safety measures at ski resorts, including those in California.

            77%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

            Avalanche kills 1, hurts 3 at CA's Palisades Tahoe ski resort as powerful storm moves in

            ABC30 News Wednesday, 10 January 2024 19:19
            • Unique Points
              • The avalanche occurred around 9:30 a.m.
              • Palisades Tahoe changed its name from Squaw Valley in 2021
              • Kenneth Kidd was identified as the person killed by the avalanche
              • <https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2024/01-10-avalanche-california-ski-resort/>
            • Accuracy
              • The cause of the avalanche is under investigation.
              • Palisades Tahoe changed its name from Squaw Valley in 2021.
            • Deception (50%)
              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that an avalanche killed one person and injured three others at Palisades Tahoe ski resort. However, this statement is not entirely accurate as it does not specify whether the victim was actually killed or if they died from injuries sustained during the rescue efforts. Secondly, there are several instances where statements made by community members are presented as fact without any context or verification. For example, Roy Buckton's statement about being shaken up and surprised that Palisades Tahoe had opened is not supported by any evidence or expert opinions on avalanche control measures. Lastly, the article presents an interview with a Santa Cruz man who claims to have missed the deadly avalanche by minutes. However, this claim cannot be verified as there are no other sources confirming this information.
              • The author's statement that an avalanche killed one person and injured three others is not entirely accurate.
            • Fallacies (70%)
              The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the Colorado Avalanche Information Center as a source for information about the first U.S. avalanche fatality of the season.
              • >A person was killed and three were injured when an avalanche roared through a section of expert trails at Palisades Tahoe ski resort in California on Wednesday, authorities said.<br>The Placer County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as 66-year-old Kenneth Kidd of Point Reyes and the Truckee area.
              • <b>I</b>m a little shaken up about it, it’s just weird living across from an area where you know something bad just happened - a tragedy
              • Some community members say they can’t believe it came to this. <br><b>I</b>m surprised they had it opened just given the variable conditions
              • <b>Were you surprised that it was open?</b> we asked another community member. <br><i>'Yes I was, I thought it would be closed with all the wind and the unstable surface', said Norm Kitching who lives nearby.
            • Bias (85%)
              The article contains a statement that suggests the victim was killed due to an unstable surface and variable conditions. This is not supported by any evidence provided in the article. The sheriff's office also states that they had been involved in avalanche control assessment since Sunday, which contradicts statements made earlier suggesting otherwise.
              • But those from Palisades Tahoe say they had been involved in avalanche control assessment since Sunday.
                • <p>The cause of the avalanche is under investigation.</p>
                  • Some community members say they can’t believe it came to this.
                    • The Placer County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as 66-year-old Kenneth Kidd of Point Reyes and the Truckee area.
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication