A Vermont kid who lived to ski — and died doing it

A Vermont kid who lived to ski — and died doing it

Bernie Rosow grew up in Williamsville, a small village in Windham County, and his parents put him on skis at age two. He never really got off them. by Compass Vermont Bernie Rosow died April 23 on Bloody Mountain in the Sierra Nevada range near Mammoth Lakes, California, while hiking up with friends to ski down. He was 45 years old. A presumed heart incident took him quickly. A search and rescue helicopter was dispatched but could not revive hi…

Family of Late Mammoth Lakes, CA, Skiing Icon Bernie Rosow Shares His Obituary - SnowBrains Family of Late Mammoth Lakes, CA, Skiing Icon Bernie Rosow Shares His Obituary

The Mammoth Lakes community mourns the loss of Bernie Rosow, one of the region’s skiing heroes.  | Photo: Bernie Rosow   Bernard Ruben Rosow Obituary Bernard (Bernie) Rosow died the morning of April 23, 2026, while hiking up Bloody Mountain in Mammoth Lakes, California. The death was due to a cardiac issue. He was with friends, including his long time colleague Christian Pondella, doing what he loved to do. Bernie was 45 years old.  Related: Ma…