The first time the mountain was fogged in. Came back 2 days later to great views into the crater and the nearby volcanoes. Great to see Mt. Rainier after just climbing it.
What a cool hike. The view into the crater is astounding. Lots of steam and constand rockfall into the crater.
damgaard - Jun 19, 2009 12:32 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2009
Worm flows
Winter route from the Sno Park. Awesome weather, except the two hours spent on top looking into the crater. Still an amazing view. 3,5 hours up, 2 down.
This is one of my favorite backcountry ski destinations! The snowmobiles are a turn off though. But that does keep the roads plowed in winter, so.....
Peak Freak - May 19, 2009 11:17 pm Date Climbed: May 18, 2009
Worm Flows
We coincidently hit the 29th Anniversary of the 1980 eruption! Me on snowshoes with Magnus & Tyson on skis. Best glissading ever!!! Felt sorry for my buddies on skis ;-). Thanks to the girl on snowshoes who took over breaking trail from me on the way up!
ericnoel - May 10, 2009 12:40 pm Date Climbed: May 9, 2009
This was a very fun hike. being my very first volcano ever, it was fun using an ice axe for the first time! I was 12 years old when I climbed it. The last steep part I ran up because I was so excited! I also climbed it on Jul. 22nd, 2009.
Forced to begin our ski descent at 7600 ft due to white out and bad avalanche conditions. Fun Skiing out. So hard to turn around so close to the summit.
Broke trail through knee deep snow from Marble Mountain Snow Park up to 6,700 feet on the Worm Flows route. Had to turn around when the winds kicked up and the snow started- conditions were sketchy at best when we turned around. We'll be back to finish it off.
dirth - Mar 13, 2009 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Mar 13, 2009
Second Attempt
Second attempt on St. Helens proved to be more fruitful. Turned back about 500 vertical feet from the summit a couple months ago we were determined this time. Left the trailhead at 2:30 am. Saw the sunrise over Adams from about 7000 feet. Beautiful day. Great weather. Also my first serious snowboard descent, makes it a lot less painful on the knees and a lot quicker.
skydiver777 - Mar 5, 2009 5:34 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2008
The third of three
This was the third volcano my friend Gary and I climbed in 6 days. (Mt. Hood, and Mt. Adams were the first two). After Adams, we rushed to get to the small campground store that handed out the climbing permits for St. Helens. We then proceded up to one of the trail heads. Like Mt. Adams, St. Helens also got 200% snow fall that winter and not all the roads were open. So we could not start at the Climbers Bivouac but had to start at Marble Mt Snow park. That added a couple of miles to our climb. Since all the snow, I used my double plastic boots instead of my hikers. We really though it would be a quick scramble on dirt. Instead it was a long snow climb. Views into the crater were great. It was clear that day also so Rainier, Hood, Adams were clearly visible. Glasaded almost all the way back to the tree line.
farrisgl - Mar 3, 2009 2:56 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2002
Good climb on an Special Peak
I moved to Seattle in July 1980 just after the major eruption. On one 11 pm flight back to Seattle from Southern California only about a month after this event, I had the unique experience of looking down onto the denuded mountain of snow and trees with just the lamination of a full moon. The glowing dome in the crater was plainly visible. Amazing!
Since that evening I had always wanted to climb this peak, however limitations on entry prevented this possibility then a move out of the area. Finally got the opportunity in the spring of 2002 to give it a go winning the permit lottery on a business trip back to the area.
Unfortunately the weather was overcast with light rain most of the climb, however I was able to get a decent view of the crater but not of the other surrounding volcanoes.
Still a very unique experience.
CHADHEP - Feb 23, 2009 7:31 pm Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2000
First Mountain Climb
This mountain got me hooked on climbing. It is easy enough to not discourage you from ever climbing another mountain. Just don't get to close to the edge. The weather was clear and hot. Took about 8 hours up and down.
mcpherma - Feb 7, 2009 6:36 pm Date Climbed: Nov 22, 2008
Monitor ridge
Completely socked in, cold, windy and a little snow. We couldn't see more than about 30 feet into the crater. I guess I will have to do it again.
Mjollnir - Jan 21, 2009 4:41 am Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2009
Worm Flows
Took my split-board. Combination of icy conditions near the top and a binding breaking made me wish I had taken snowshoes. Nice clear day w/ awesome views though.
sourstraw - Jan 13, 2009 12:47 am Date Climbed: Oct 14, 2007
whiteout
What a treat to be able to camp in a campground and pack lots of good food without having to carry it all. Nice, easy hike to the top ... unfortunately, the crater got socked in about 20 minutes before I made it to the top.
bruceg - Jul 30, 2009 8:09 pm Date Climbed: Jul 24, 1990
Two timesThe first time the mountain was fogged in. Came back 2 days later to great views into the crater and the nearby volcanoes. Great to see Mt. Rainier after just climbing it.
chilkoot - Jul 12, 2009 7:11 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 2009
Holy smokeWhat a cool hike. The view into the crater is astounding. Lots of steam and constand rockfall into the crater.
damgaard - Jun 19, 2009 12:32 pm Date Climbed: Jun 9, 2009
Worm flowsWinter route from the Sno Park. Awesome weather, except the two hours spent on top looking into the crater. Still an amazing view. 3,5 hours up, 2 down.
OJ Loenneker - Jun 16, 2009 9:09 pm
great skiingThis is one of my favorite backcountry ski destinations! The snowmobiles are a turn off though. But that does keep the roads plowed in winter, so.....
Peak Freak - May 19, 2009 11:17 pm Date Climbed: May 18, 2009
Worm FlowsWe coincidently hit the 29th Anniversary of the 1980 eruption! Me on snowshoes with Magnus & Tyson on skis. Best glissading ever!!! Felt sorry for my buddies on skis ;-). Thanks to the girl on snowshoes who took over breaking trail from me on the way up!
ericnoel - May 10, 2009 12:40 pm Date Climbed: May 9, 2009
Worm FlowsGreat weather for a unique destination.
SJ - Apr 28, 2009 4:49 pm Date Climbed: Jul 25, 2008
Saint HelensFun climb, very impressive at the rim of the crater.
Hotoven - Apr 20, 2009 1:40 pm Date Climbed: Jul 28, 2000
First Volcano Climbed!This was a very fun hike. being my very first volcano ever, it was fun using an ice axe for the first time! I was 12 years old when I climbed it. The last steep part I ran up because I was so excited! I also climbed it on Jul. 22nd, 2009.
mybackyard - Apr 17, 2009 10:13 pm Date Climbed: Apr 14, 2009
April AscentForced to begin our ski descent at 7600 ft due to white out and bad avalanche conditions. Fun Skiing out. So hard to turn around so close to the summit.
Cascade Scrambler - Mar 22, 2009 1:18 am Date Climbed: Mar 21, 2009
So closeBroke trail through knee deep snow from Marble Mountain Snow Park up to 6,700 feet on the Worm Flows route. Had to turn around when the winds kicked up and the snow started- conditions were sketchy at best when we turned around. We'll be back to finish it off.
dirth - Mar 13, 2009 9:48 pm Date Climbed: Mar 13, 2009
Second AttemptSecond attempt on St. Helens proved to be more fruitful. Turned back about 500 vertical feet from the summit a couple months ago we were determined this time. Left the trailhead at 2:30 am. Saw the sunrise over Adams from about 7000 feet. Beautiful day. Great weather. Also my first serious snowboard descent, makes it a lot less painful on the knees and a lot quicker.
skydiver777 - Mar 5, 2009 5:34 pm Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2008
The third of threeThis was the third volcano my friend Gary and I climbed in 6 days. (Mt. Hood, and Mt. Adams were the first two). After Adams, we rushed to get to the small campground store that handed out the climbing permits for St. Helens. We then proceded up to one of the trail heads. Like Mt. Adams, St. Helens also got 200% snow fall that winter and not all the roads were open. So we could not start at the Climbers Bivouac but had to start at Marble Mt Snow park. That added a couple of miles to our climb. Since all the snow, I used my double plastic boots instead of my hikers. We really though it would be a quick scramble on dirt. Instead it was a long snow climb. Views into the crater were great. It was clear that day also so Rainier, Hood, Adams were clearly visible. Glasaded almost all the way back to the tree line.
farrisgl - Mar 3, 2009 2:56 pm Date Climbed: May 17, 2002
Good climb on an Special PeakI moved to Seattle in July 1980 just after the major eruption. On one 11 pm flight back to Seattle from Southern California only about a month after this event, I had the unique experience of looking down onto the denuded mountain of snow and trees with just the lamination of a full moon. The glowing dome in the crater was plainly visible. Amazing!
Since that evening I had always wanted to climb this peak, however limitations on entry prevented this possibility then a move out of the area. Finally got the opportunity in the spring of 2002 to give it a go winning the permit lottery on a business trip back to the area.
Unfortunately the weather was overcast with light rain most of the climb, however I was able to get a decent view of the crater but not of the other surrounding volcanoes.
Still a very unique experience.
CHADHEP - Feb 23, 2009 7:31 pm Date Climbed: Sep 23, 2000
First Mountain ClimbThis mountain got me hooked on climbing. It is easy enough to not discourage you from ever climbing another mountain. Just don't get to close to the edge. The weather was clear and hot. Took about 8 hours up and down.
mcpherma - Feb 7, 2009 6:36 pm Date Climbed: Nov 22, 2008
Monitor ridgeCompletely socked in, cold, windy and a little snow. We couldn't see more than about 30 feet into the crater. I guess I will have to do it again.
Mjollnir - Jan 21, 2009 4:41 am Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2009
Worm FlowsTook my split-board. Combination of icy conditions near the top and a binding breaking made me wish I had taken snowshoes. Nice clear day w/ awesome views though.
sourstraw - Jan 13, 2009 12:47 am Date Climbed: Oct 14, 2007
whiteoutWhat a treat to be able to camp in a campground and pack lots of good food without having to carry it all. Nice, easy hike to the top ... unfortunately, the crater got socked in about 20 minutes before I made it to the top.
nickmech - Dec 29, 2008 6:02 pm
Monitor RidgeLeft car at 5:00am with 13yr. old daughter. On summit by noon with clouds for views. Did get to look into crater. Way to go Lucy!
Curtissimo - Dec 20, 2008 4:31 pm
2nd time up LU-WIT 6/99camped and climbed June of '99 with Magellan; assisted in search for lost hiker.
Curtissimo - Dec 8, 2008 9:12 pm Date Climbed: Jul 17, 1995
LU-WITgreat little peak, indian name LU-WIT is way better than the current one in more common use.