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Other Activities => Other Adventures => Topic started by: Westside88 on October 01, 2015, 09:06:18 PM

Title: Climbed St Helens Monday, had a blast
Post by: Westside88 on October 01, 2015, 09:06:18 PM: I climbed Mt St Helens Monday with some friends from work. It's something we've been wanting to do. The Boulder field sure goes on a long way, but all in all a really neat experience
Title: Re: Climbed St Helens Monday, had a blast
Post by: Pete112288 on October 01, 2015, 09:29:13 PM: Awesome :tup: born and raised within view of that Mt. That is for sure on my bucket list.
Title: Re: Climbed St Helens Monday, had a blast
Post by: Westside88 on October 01, 2015, 10:02:47 PM: It's worth it, I plan to do it again someday. My legs were pretty shot afterwards, but I should be ready for Elk hunting this weekend. A couple more pictures
Title: Re: Climbed St Helens Monday, had a blast
Post by: Yakirack on October 02, 2015, 07:20:06 AM: Sweet, I did it in June this year.
Much steeper than I anticipated, and more difficult than Mt. Adams IMO.
Awesome accomplishment congrats on a successful summit! :tup:
Title: Re: Climbed St Helens Monday, had a blast
Post by: luvmystang67 on October 02, 2015, 07:31:28 AM: I did it Sunday. It was beautiful.

Everyone should consider doing this. Buy yourself a permit for next year when they go on sale in Feb/March.

My gf and I did it in 3 hours up, 2 hours down. Trekking poles are encouraged. Even if you don't buy a pass in Feb/March, there's a pass exchange/sale website for people who buy more passes than they need.

We happened to have fantastic weather and could see Mt. Baker to 3 Sisters. Its pretty crazy to see the crater still smoking/steaming.

Nice pics OP! :tup:
Title: Re: Climbed St Helens Monday, had a blast
Post by: Westside88 on October 02, 2015, 03:03:59 PM: Quote from: luvmystang67 on October 02, 2015, 07:31:28 AM
I did it Sunday. It was beautiful.

Everyone should consider doing this. Buy yourself a permit for next year when they go on sale in Feb/March.

My gf and I did it in 3 hours up, 2 hours down. Trekking poles are encouraged. Even if you don't buy a pass in Feb/March, there's a pass exchange/sale website for people who buy more passes than they need.

We happened to have fantastic weather and could see Mt. Baker to 3 Sisters. Its pretty crazy to see the crater still smoking/steaming.

Nice pics OP! :tup:

You were really moving to do it that fast.
Title: Re: Climbed St Helens Monday, had a blast
Post by: luvmystang67 on October 02, 2015, 03:38:54 PM: Quote from: Westside88 on October 02, 2015, 03:03:59 PM
Quote from: luvmystang67 on October 02, 2015, 07:31:28 AM
I did it Sunday. It was beautiful.

Everyone should consider doing this. Buy yourself a permit for next year when they go on sale in Feb/March.

My gf and I did it in 3 hours up, 2 hours down. Trekking poles are encouraged. Even if you don't buy a pass in Feb/March, there's a pass exchange/sale website for people who buy more passes than they need.

We happened to have fantastic weather and could see Mt. Baker to 3 Sisters. Its pretty crazy to see the crater still smoking/steaming.

Nice pics OP! :tup:

You were really moving to do it that fast.

It sucked. It also sucks to be bested by your gf...

I would've preferred another hour of sauntering, but we we got a late start. We're also in pretty good shape from hiking all summer. I've been up and down the Upper Smith Creek area since I have that elk tag.

But yeah, we were moving at an uncomfortable pace.