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| Sunday trip up to Mount St. Helens was awesome! There was snow from Timberline to the top, so it was slower going than normal. So it took awhile, and it was an ass kicker, but it was AMAZING! |
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| My legs did hurt after this, on Monday, but how worth it! The gain was worth the pain |
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| Oh yeah! Visual verification of awesomeness! The weather couldn't have turned out any better! |
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| After the two mile gentle forest stroll to timberline, we then hit the boulder field. Lots and lots and lots of rock - it is a volcano. And sometimes icy on the way up. On the way down it had warmed up so it was quite slushy and slippery.
A permit is required to climb above 4,800 feet on Mount St. Helens year-round. Begun in 1987, the permit system helps protect the volcano and its organisms from harm, reduces crowding, and helps inform climbers regarding hazards, Leave No Trace principles, and safety.
Link with information all about Mount St. Helens permits is Mount St. Helens Institute
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