Hiker Falls to Death at St. Mary's Glacier in Colorado

Rescue teams respond to a 300-foot fall, highlighting the dangers of the snowy terrain.

A man fell 300 feet from a ridge at St. Mary's Glacier, resulting in his death.
The Alpine Rescue Team conducted a four-hour recovery operation.
The hiker was equipped with micro spikes, which were insufficient for the steep, snowy slope.
The incident occurred Thursday afternoon, with rescue teams alerted around 2:20 p.m.
The man's identity has not been released, and the exact cause of the fall remains unclear.