""Everything was normal, just a typical day. Just out of the blue he said, 'My back hurts, it hurts between my shoulders.'""
""We are absolutely devastated. Bernie was his eight-year-old son Alexander's favorite person in the entire world.""
""I was sleeping in my tent in the woods looking for work. I knew I didn't want to work in the day because I wanted to ski.""
Bernie Rosow, a cherished skier and Mammoth Mountain employee, died unexpectedly while backcountry skiing on Bloody Mountain. He collapsed after reporting back pain during a climb with friends. Despite immediate calls for help, rescue efforts were unsuccessful. His partner indicated that the family awaits an autopsy to determine the cause of death, suspected to be heart-related. Rosow, originally from Vermont, became known for his skiing skills after moving to Mammoth Mountain, where he initially lived in a tent while seeking work.
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