Heavenly Mountain Resort, CA, Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Snowboarder’s Suffocation A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, California, following the death of 46-year-old snowboarder Wesley Whalen in March 2023, reports the SF Chronicle. The incident occurred after a massive blizzard dumped seven feet of snow on the resort. Related: Woman Trapped for 15-Hours Overnight in Gondola at Heavenly Ski Resort, CA Whalen, […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 6, 2025 4 Comments