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Title: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: Rob on August 05, 2013, 04:06:19 PM: I bought 8 permits to climb Helens on Saturday 8/10. It is looking like only 5 of my party can make it so I have three extra permits.

They are free to the first 3 people who wants them. You will need to meet me at the Climber's Bivouac on Friday night 8/9 to pick them up, but you will be free to climb on your own schedule. Most folks stay at the Bivouac/trail head the night before, and do an early assault on the hill (4 am to 8 am start time is typical).

These are hard permits to get - they only allow 100 per day and when they go on sale in Feb, they are usually gone in an hour or two after they become available. So if you take these, please promise me you will actually use them! I reserve the right to call "weltcher" on the forum if you are a no-show! Weather looks OK for the climb. mid 70's, partly cloudy with 10% chance of rain in Cougar WA.

Also be aware that While the climb is not technical, or super difficult, it is not a walk in the park. You need to be in reasonable shape, and carry enough water as there is no water source once you are on the hill (unless you want to melt ice or something like that...)

PM me if you want them
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: Rob on August 05, 2013, 04:09:04 PM: to wet the appetite!
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: Rob on August 06, 2013, 05:59:23 AM: Still available. Any interest?
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: jackelope on August 06, 2013, 06:39:04 AM: I would take them but I am already committed this Saturday. Great offer though.
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: trophyhunt on August 06, 2013, 07:02:42 AM: :bash: :bash:Damn I want to go, I leave for sunlakes on Sat. with the family. Great offer, very cool of you. I have never been on top of st. helens, close with the snow mobile but I have always wanted to climb it.
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: CoryTDF on August 06, 2013, 07:14:15 AM: Broken foot... :bash: :bash: :bash: :(
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: Rob on August 06, 2013, 08:22:23 AM: It is really a fun hike. Mt St Helens has a special place in my past as I remember so clearly when it went off back in May of 1980.

She is calling folks, who wants to go???
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 06, 2013, 08:25:56 AM: that is a fantastic picture.
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: Rob on August 06, 2013, 08:30:48 AM: Thanks,

Took it on the way up Mt Adams 2 weeks ago.
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 06, 2013, 08:36:59 AM: I'm doing the Salmon for Soldiers event or it would be tempting
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: SI Eagle on August 06, 2013, 08:41:13 AM: pm sent!
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: jackelope on August 06, 2013, 08:43:37 AM: Quote from: lostbackpacker on August 06, 2013, 08:36:59 AM
I'm doing the Salmon for Soldiers event or it would be tempting

:yeah:
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: Rob on August 06, 2013, 08:55:03 AM: PM replied to SI

I will put a soft hold on two permits for you till this evening.

Still one left, or possibly 3 if SI cannot make it (I'll put you in line)
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: Rob on August 07, 2013, 12:36:16 AM: Looks like SI cannot work it into the schedule for this weekend.

So still have three open if there is interest.
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: Rob on August 07, 2013, 02:19:15 PM: Last time I bump this unless I update to say that the permits are gone.

Free to anyone who wants them! I have 3 available.
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: CoryTDF on August 07, 2013, 02:21:30 PM: Told my buddy JohnnyTDF about them. He is not on the sight much anymore but he might want them he is checking his schedule and will get back to me. I'll let you know what he says. If you want PM me a cell number and i'll just pass it on to him if he wants them.
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: Rob on August 07, 2013, 03:22:47 PM: Sounds good, let me know!
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: Smossy on August 07, 2013, 03:29:46 PM: Great hike there, I did it a few months ago. Was a life changing experience for sure. Not sure If I could do it now though with most the snow melted off.
Title: Re: Anyone want permits to climb St Helens on Sat 8/10? (3 available)
Post by: Rob on August 07, 2013, 03:36:52 PM: Sure you could!