The bodies of nine backcountry skiers have been recovered days after an avalanche in California, with two friends and four others, including a guide, having been rescued earlier.

Crews have recovered the bodies of nine backcountry skiers days after they were caught in an avalanche in California, confirming multiple fatalities from the incident.

Rescuers in California have recovered the body of the ninth and final person missing in an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada mountains, the local sheriff's office said.

Backcountry skiers are reminded of the essential safety gear, including beacons, shovels, and probes, necessary for navigating avalanche-prone areas.

Crews have recovered the bodies of nine backcountry skiers days after a California avalanche, bringing a tragic end to the search.

Fifteen skiers went missing on Tuesday following a massive avalanche in California's Lake Tahoe region. One person remains missing but is presumed dead.

Backcountry skiers are advised to carry essential safety gear such as beacons, shovels, and probes when venturing into avalanche-prone areas.