I guess you can't really know about the ground beneath you for sure but what an unfortunate way to die.

Read the Daily Mail: Climber who died after falling 1,500ft into Mount St. Helens volcano was posing for photo when he fell.

He had reached the summit of Mount St. Helens with his friend Scott Salkovichs after a four-hour climb. Mr Bohlig took off his backpack and some clothing, before deciding to pose for pictures.

Mr Salkovichs told KGW television that his friend handed his camera to another hiker and was backing towards the edge when the snow gave way and he fell.