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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.

Mount St. Helens, at left, and Mount Hood, right, are seen Thursday, May 18, 2023, from Lewis County, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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A mountain climber was found dead Saturday within the crater of the Mount St. Helen’s volcano, approximately 1,200 feet below the summit, officials said.
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Overview

  • 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.