Dave Mccoy Death – Obituary: founder of Mammoth Mountain Dies at 104.
Family and friends are mourning the death of Dave Mccoy who recently passed away.
Dave McCoy, a founder of Mammoth Mountain, died Saturday at age 104, his family said.
Mammoth Mountain also posted a notice of his death on its website on Saturday.
We learned of the deceased through the following tribute posted on social media.
The #Skiing & #snowboarding world lost a massive Pioneer today . Mammoth Mtn Founder Dave McCoy has passed away at 104 years young. Dave built @MammothMountain with his bare hands & heart. He built MY Utopia & I am ever so great full . RIP Dave . pic.twitter.com/wloR2SceDO
— Mogul Mattt (@MatttMogul) February 8, 2020
Cause of Death.
We have no information at the moment on of caused death . This post will be updated as soon as we have that information.
Tributes.
The following are some tributes posted on social media to honor the life and the legacy of the deceased.
A very bright light just went out, 104 yr’s old 😪 Legend Dave McCoy founded Mammoth Mtn Ski Area 1942 ⛷A rugged yet kind man w/the biggest heart. He turned his dreams into downhill glory. Now may he enjoy endless blue bird powder days in heaven🌹
💔😭 #RIPDaveMcCoy ⛷ pic.twitter.com/ssAmGGDVBS— Shanabanana (@SDMoonwishes) February 8, 2020
Oh, man! Another icon passes away. #DaveMcCoy, the legend who founded Mammoth Mountain, passed away. A visionary who transformed a mountain into a life, a home, a feeling for so many, myself included. 😢
In his honor…… #RIP @thegeowilhelm pic.twitter.com/6Rm5mFZH1S
— Todd Bigelow Photo (@ToddBigPhoto) February 8, 2020