admin Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Hey there, I'm new to this site as well as the NW and was wondering what the story on climbing St Helens is at the moment. Is it accessible, legal etc? I have a route book for cascade climbs, but is there a good route for an average climber this time of year? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Also I was looking to climb it this coming weekend (19th or 20th), so if anyone out there is up for it (or another climb if it's not doable) let me know. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjor Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Well it is closed and all the roads around the mtn is also closed. And it is illegal to climb it. Your better of finding another mtn like Adams or hike to Camp Muir on Rainer. http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/mount-st-helens/index.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chops Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Do many people do Muir this time of year? Can it be done car to car? What are the main risk factors? I'm hoping to try it for the first time whenever I can get to town this spring? Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Do many people do Muir this time of year? Can it be done car to car? What are the main risk factors? I'm hoping to try it for the first time whenever I can get to town this spring? Thanks for the info. It can be done car to car; leave early to maximize daylight. The biggest risk is weather - hikers get lost in whiteouts up there and wind up on the Nisqually or Paradise glaciers, or they fail to bring adequate protection against the elements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couloir Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Do many people do Muir this time of year? Can it be done car to car? What are the main risk factors? I'm hoping to try it for the first time whenever I can get to town this spring? Thanks for the info. I second kaskadskyjkozak on the whiteout deal...know your shit. Also, think about hauling your skis up there. Saves time and it's an incredible descent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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