A tragic accident at Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Incline Village, Nevada, claimed the life of 7-year-old Adelyn “Addie” Grimes from Reno.
Authorities say a falling boulder struck Adelyn on March 29, 2025, causing fatal injuries. Emergency responders and ski patrol attempted life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. The Washoe County Medical Examiner ruled her death accidental, citing blunt force trauma to her neck and chest.
Adelyn, a member of the Sugar Bowl race team, was in the area for an under-12 skiing championship. Her family expressed their heartbreak in a GoFundMe post, calling her passing an “unimaginable loss.”
Diamond Peak Ski Resort and the local community are mourning the tragedy, remembering Adelyn’s bright spirit. Authorities say there is no foul play suspected.
