Nice report Adam. Excellent pics as always - particularly the pano of course.
Did you go right to the highpoint? It's the one in this shot and also above and to the left of your pal in your pano. We were there in June this year and the climbing ranger strongly discouraged it. Dangerous cornices. I suppose they're all a bit over-sensitive after the daft snowmobiler incident - who was there illegally anyway.
Thanks for looking and nice compliments. It means more coming from a panorama expert like you. Unfortunately I was the only one in my group that wanted to go to the actual summit. When they saw that we would have to drop down along the rim before coming up again just for an extra 100 feet of elevation they decided against it. I was not disappointed with the view from where we were, although I usually like to go to the highest point. I'll probably go back some day to tag the high point.
I love this Mountain, it was my only real mountaineering expreince prior to 2008. I need to go back now that the dust and ash has all settled. (circa July-Sepember 1980)
Nice job on the report. I really enjoyed reading it and the pano was awesome!
Thanks! When the mountain dries out and is free of snow, it's still recommended that you carry an N95 rated dust-mask. The ground was damp when we were there but I guess the dust can still be a serious problem if the wind picks up. Cheers! Adam
I couldn't see any of the rocks that were falling inside the crater but I heard them fairly often. We stayed on top of the rim for about a half hour and during that time we heard rock fall inside about every four or five minutes. During my first attempt on Saint Helens we were caught in a snow storm whiteout. I wasn't worried about that happening again but in the afternoon as the ground dried out I could see that any increase in wind would make for very dusty conditions. We carried N95 dust masks just in case but didn't end up using them.
Cheers, Adam!
vancouver islander - Dec 9, 2008 1:49 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice oneNice report Adam. Excellent pics as always - particularly the pano of course.
Did you go right to the highpoint? It's the one in this shot and also above and to the left of your pal in your pano. We were there in June this year and the climbing ranger strongly discouraged it. Dangerous cornices. I suppose they're all a bit over-sensitive after the daft snowmobiler incident - who was there illegally anyway.
Cheers,
Martin
gimpilator - Dec 9, 2008 1:59 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice oneMartin,
Thanks for looking and nice compliments. It means more coming from a panorama expert like you. Unfortunately I was the only one in my group that wanted to go to the actual summit. When they saw that we would have to drop down along the rim before coming up again just for an extra 100 feet of elevation they decided against it. I was not disappointed with the view from where we were, although I usually like to go to the highest point. I'll probably go back some day to tag the high point.
Adam
Tomek Lodowy - Dec 9, 2008 2:17 pm - Voted 10/10
Well done !I really enjoy the story and pictures.
Cheers
Tomek
gimpilator - Dec 9, 2008 2:27 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Well done !Thank you Tomek!
Dean - Dec 9, 2008 3:03 pm - Voted 10/10
Nicely writtenEnjoyed the commentary and your nice pics. The pano is excellent.
gimpilator - Dec 9, 2008 7:45 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nicely writtenThanks Dean!
Deltaoperator17 - Dec 9, 2008 5:49 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice JobI love this Mountain, it was my only real mountaineering expreince prior to 2008. I need to go back now that the dust and ash has all settled. (circa July-Sepember 1980)
Nice job on the report. I really enjoyed reading it and the pano was awesome!
Cheers!
Steve
gimpilator - Dec 9, 2008 7:48 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice JobThanks! When the mountain dries out and is free of snow, it's still recommended that you carry an N95 rated dust-mask. The ground was damp when we were there but I guess the dust can still be a serious problem if the wind picks up. Cheers! Adam
lcarreau - Dec 11, 2008 2:26 pm - Voted 10/10
Adam, I have another question ...What about rockfall? As the day progressed, did you see increased
rockfall (inside the crater) with the warming of temperatures???
I climbed Adams in 1983, and I experienced strong winds and whiteout conditions. I had to put goggles over my eyes to see.
I can just imagine what a trip to St. Helen's crater rim would be
like if the north winds suddenly came up. Cheers from LARRY!
gimpilator - Dec 11, 2008 8:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Adam, I have another question ...I couldn't see any of the rocks that were falling inside the crater but I heard them fairly often. We stayed on top of the rim for about a half hour and during that time we heard rock fall inside about every four or five minutes. During my first attempt on Saint Helens we were caught in a snow storm whiteout. I wasn't worried about that happening again but in the afternoon as the ground dried out I could see that any increase in wind would make for very dusty conditions. We carried N95 dust masks just in case but didn't end up using them.
Cheers, Adam!
TJ311 - Dec 11, 2008 3:40 pm - Voted 10/10
Nice ReportI love your pictures. Thank you for sharing.
gimpilator - Dec 11, 2008 8:22 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice ReportThank you for your kindness. I love posting photos and reports and seeing what summits others have achieved as well.