Mono County Sheriff Search and Rescue says a man died near Mammoth Lakes Thursday.
According to a Facebook post, members of the search and rescue team were called to Bloody Mountain this past Thursday.
They had received a "text to 9-1-1" report about a person collapsing while ascending the mountain with a group.
First responders arrived on scene and immediately began giving medical aid, but despite their efforts, the person, later identified as Bernie Roscow died.
Crews are still looking into what may have caused him to collapse on the mountain.
Mammoth Resorts released this statement to 2 News Nevada:
Bernie Rosow was a dedicated member of Mammoth Mountain Cat Crew for over 25 years. He will be missed greatly by the Mammoth family and surrounding community. His passion for the sport was aspirational, and his legacy will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time
