Instead, it turned into the worst-case scenario. Whalen, 46, suffocated to death underneath the deep snow at Heavenly Mountain Resort in Tahoe on March 1, 2023. His widow says the resort is to blame.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Heavenly Mountain Resort is expanding its appeal beyond the traditional skiing and snowboarding activities, according to Cole Zimmerman, the resort's Public Relations ...

Tahoe ski resorts continue their 2024-25 season as fresh snowfall is expected in March. Up to a foot of snow above 7,000 feet ...

On March 1, 2023, snowboarder Wesley Whalen stopped to catch his breath atop a black diamond run at Tahoe’s Heavenly Mountain Resort. The powder was loose that day after a powerful snowstorm ...

In March 2023, a snowboarder suffocated to death under deep snow at Heavenly Mountain Resort in Tahoe. His wife has sued the resort, claiming it made conditions more dangerous and failed to warn ...

Heavenly Mountain Resort sits near South Lake Tahoe, California. Lift tickets and lodging can be expensive, so book in advance and check the resort's website for online deals. During the winter ...

SOS Outreach, an outdoor-based mentorship nonprofit, has partnered with Heavenly to introduce teenagers to career paths ...

More than 100 South Lake Tahoe eighth graders recently participated in a snowshoe field trip at the top of Heavenly Mountain Resort for a unique outdoor ...

February's first week brings what Northern Nevada's winter has been lacking: fresh snow. Here's a look at the snow totals so far this season.