The girl was climbing on a hillside near the lodge at Diamond Peak in Incline Village when the rock became dislodged, authorities say.

A 7-year-old girl died after being struck by a falling boulder at a ski resort near Lake Tahoe in Nevada, officials said.

After being shut down for the past season, a Lake Tahoe ski area is set to make a comeback. Last October, Homewood Mountain Resort surprised many of its skiers when it announced its closure. The owners said their financial partner withdrew support for the season due to issues stemming from renovation plans.