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How to climb Mt. St. Helens by sockdrawer

"Climbed Mt St Helens"

How I did it: We started from the Climber's Bivouac at 6:45am and got to the crater rim at 11am. Only stayed at the top for 10 minutes, though, as it was 40 degrees, rainy, windy and cloudy at the top. Got back to the CB about 3pm.

Lessons & tips: If I ever do this again, I will do squats three times a week for six months beforehand. The trip down the mountain really does a number on the tops of your thighs, and I would think that this would help immensely. 

I drank four out of the five liters of water that I carried in my backpack (and it was overcast). If if were sunny, I'm sure I would have drank even more.

I would probably take less "extras" in my pack. Next time I might just take food, water, and a camera.

Hiking poles are a must for taking some of the heat off your legs.

Resources: Read forums about the climb to prepare mentally for the rocks and pumice at the end. Make sure to buy the permit for the day that you want when they go on sale in early February.


 

Sep 04, 07:34AM PDT | 0 comments | 2 cheers



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ghatotkatch

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How I did it: We climbed from the Climber's bivouac south of the mountain. We started from our place at 3, started climbing at about 8, reached the summit at 1:30 and started our descent at 3. Reached parking at 7 and home by 10:30. Read how I did it…

Oct 24, 2008, 05:52PM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer


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    Helena

    Second time's the charm? 1 month ago

    Last time I tried this hike, we got within a mile of the top. One of our party members was afraid of heights, so it took longer than anticipated to ascend.
    I’d like to give it another shot this summer!

    Oct 21, 10:08PM PDT | 0 comments


    ashf8ful is working

    To clarify... 14 months ago

    When i wrote climb…I meant hike. I already did Rainier and I bought a book about Mt st Helens but now its already Sept crap! I may have to wait till next summer. ahh. oh well.

    Sep 18, 2008, 09:16AM PDT | 0 comments


    stitch222

    I am climbing Mt St Helen's 2 years ago

    I am going to Portland Oregon and have a day and half to see whatever i want to see….. i have decided to drive the two hours and then hike mt st helens – i cant wait… 11/16/07.

    Nov 09, 2007, 05:08PM PST | 1 cheer | 0 comments



     

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