mount saint helens

Not really though. Accustomed to climbing at Helens in March and April, I expected far more heat and dust than we got. I imagine it

Started at 4:25, summit around 8am, and back to car about 3 hours later. A little confusing in the rocks before the pumice, but the

Mother's Day on Mount Saint Helens is usually one of the biggest parties in the PNW, but this year because of very unfavorable forecasts, it

Winter conditions: snow, slush, ice. I used crampons and am ice ax. No views that day, but a very rewarding experience anyways

March hike up Mount St. Helens. Bluebird day.  Great conditions.

The last 500 feet is some of the most grueling hiking I've done, but it was worth a summit beer and the breathtaking views up