1 Climber Dies, Others Rescued On Oregon’s Tallest Peak

GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. (AP) — One climber fell to his death and several others had to be rescued after conditions turned treacherous on Oregon’s tallest peak.
TIMBERLINE LODGE, OR – DECEMBER 20: The summit of Mt. Hood peaks through the clouds at sunrise on December 20, 2006 at Timberline Lodge, Oregon. The search for stranded climbers Jerry Cooke and Brian Hall has been scaled back as a new storm approaching will effect the ability for rescue crews to continue searching. (Photo