"Swallowed by Snow": Lawsuit Filed Against Tahoe Ski Resort

Heavenly Resort in Lake Tahoe is currently facing a lawsuit following the death of a snowboarder at the resort, according to a court filing shared with POWDER.46-year-old Wesley Whalen passed away while snowboarding at Heavenly in March of 2023. A lawsuit filed against the resort and its parent company stated that Whelan's death occurred as a result of being suffocated by loose snow after sinking into it, like quicksand. Whalen, a resident of New York, was visiting the Tahoe region the week