Conditions on Mt St Helens?

[a0197612]

Has anybody climbed the Mt St Helens recently and post what type of conditions they encountered? We are heading over on Friday. My first time, any info will be appreciated. Thanks.

[pioneerian]

There is a current special conditions report for avalanches at: http://www.nwac.us/forecast/avalanche/current/zone/8/

 

I haven't made it up there this year, going Sunday. St. Helens is a straight forward climb however if you don't have much experience judging snow pack conditions to determine avi danger you may want to consider waiting. I assume you will take the standard S-side route which doesn't have a lot of critical avalanche track areas but they still do happen. Alpine start because of all the recent snow I would say is a must (again not seeing it in person) and stay away from the rim! Let me know how it goes if you decide to go.