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Glen Plake attends the Celebrity Racing Charity Event at the Pole Position Raceway on December 2, 2007 in Corona, California. (Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)

Livermore-Born Extreme Skiing Pioneer Survives Deadly Nepal Avalanche

Renowned American extreme skier Glen Plake, one of the survivors of the weekend Himalayan avalanche that killed at least eight people, said Wednesday he feels lucky to be alive but heartbroken that he could not save two friends who remain missing.

2012/09/26

Eva Twardokens surfs off of Capitola (CBS)

HealthWatch: NorCal Olympic Athlete Credits Paleo Diet For Healing

An Olympic athlete from Northern California is crediting her conversion to the paleolithic diet in healing her body from the rigors of top-level competition.

2012/05/18

(Photo credit by Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort)

Skier Dies After Falling Into Hole At Sierra Resort

A skier died at the Sierra-At-Tahoe ski resort Sunday afternoon after falling into a deep hole, according to resort officials.

2012/03/19

Snow on the road in the Sierra. (CBS)

Storm Makes Ripe Ski Conditions In Sierra

A late winter storm that dumped at least 6 feet of snow in parts of the Sierra Nevada created ripe conditions for snow sports enthusiasts but also posed risks for back country skiers, one of whom was killed by an avalanche.

2012/03/02

Avalanche victim Benjamin Brackett (CBS)

Injured Skier Dies From Avalanche At Tahoe Resort

A skier who was injured after an avalanche in the Tahoe National Forest on Thursday afternoon later died as a result of his injuries.

2012/03/01

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