Experienced Climber Dies After Cornice Collapse on Mount St. Helens

Roscoe Shorey, a seasoned mountaineer, tragically fell 1,200 feet into the volcano's crater during a snowboarding descent.

Roscoe Shorey, 42, was found dead inside the crater of Mount St. Helens after a fall from the summit.
The incident occurred on March 30 when a cornice collapsed beneath him during an attempt to snowboard down the mountain.
Shorey, an experienced climber, had previously summited Mount St. Helens 28 times.
Authorities urge caution on local peaks during spring due to the instability of snow cornices.
A memorial summit was held for Shorey, remembered by friends for his adventurous spirit.