AsthmaticClimber Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I'm thinking about going up St. Helens this Wednesday, looks like a nice day. Has anyone climbed up it in early November and know what kind of snow I may run into? Just wondering if crampons and ice axe are necessary since it's only been snowing a couple weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 report from someone who hit hood on the 31st and turned around midway up concluded that they hated snowshoeing and it was deep and fresh snow. personally i'd take along an ax anyime i knew there was going to be snow.. just might not use it if it isn't warranted. secondly, if you have something like microspikes, those are a lot lighter than most crampons and have done the trick for me on st helens even when it was pretty crusty and slick in early spring. otherwise, like most things, if you don't bring them, then you will probably need them. if you bring them, you probably won't need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teh Phuzzy Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 bring an ax for your hand and spikes for your feet (as well as snowshoes for the fresh pow = sloggy). You will want them to reach the cornice so you can fall in... o-kay, don't fall in, but the last few hundred feet are too steep to not have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH47driver Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Teh Phuzzy, you are not fucking funny. That was my best friend that died on St Helens you fucking prick!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counterfeitfake Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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