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Google some images of the Hogsback and when you find some older ones, before mid 2000, you'll see how the line took you straight up to the summit.

yeah the hogsback shifted to the west.

I climbed Mt. Hood in 2001 when the Hogsback led directly up through the Pearly Gates, now I know you should traverse to the Old Chute. My question for you who have climbed the south side before and after the Hogsback shift, how much steeper is the Old Chute compared to what the chute was before the shift? Just trying to mentally prepare myself for the climb. =) Thanks!

This was in September. The traverse can be a bit sketchy, just have to take it easy.

This is a climb I did about a year ago. I haven't seen any posts/pics on here of the true summit on St. Helens so I thought I'd post the views from the top. It's a cool sight to see from the true summit. Trip Report True Summit View from the summit Looking east where most people top off Looking West