LAKE TAHOE, Calif. -- A woman buried in an avalanche says she's alive because of the help she received from a stranger. Janet He spoke to CBS News Sacramento, saying she was skiing at California's ...

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As the news of the deadly Palisades Tahoe resort avalanche is devastating the ski community, we spoke with an expert on ways to maximize your safety in the snow.