<计划> 四月份登顶Mt. St. Helens

lulululu

路线:
Wormflow winter route.

难度:
Non-technical snow climbing, elevation gain 1833m. round trip 19.2km.

要求：
1. 雪山hiking经历
2. Self-arrest with ice-axe，snow travel with or without crampons.
3. Good physical condition（一天内能负重二十磅爬高1500m，18km）

Permit:
Everyone must have a climbing permit to be above 4800 feet on Mt. St. Helens
. From Apr. 1 to May. 14, climbers pay $15 permit fee plus $7 processing fee
($22 total). There is no limitation on how many permits will be sold per
day during this period. After May. 15, at most 100 permits will be sold per
day. If climbing is suspended by the Forest Service, permit sales will also
be suspended. People who already purchased permits may receive a refund for
only their ($15.00) permit fee. However, the service charge ($7.00) is not
refundable. Please plan accordingly. Once you complete your permit purchase
through the online vendor, all sales are final. Refunds are not possible.
You cannot change climbing dates once your purchase is complete. Please plan
accordingly before completing your purchase.

Referens:
http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/mount-st-helens/

lulululu

以前的贴子：
https://www.crossna.org/forum.ph ... 40?highlight=Helens

jinsi

很吸引的計劃, 但不知是否在自己的能力範圍之內 (steep scramble......)?!

WanchaiBoz

Sweet. I was about to purchase an Ice Axe and Crampons. Would seriously consider joining this trip. Is it going to be a day trip or staying overnite somewhere in between?


Form the Mt. ST Helen web site:

The most important thing to carry with you is your good judgement, but all climbers should carry:

Climbing Helmet or Hard Hat - Protect your head in the event of volcanic ballistics or rock fall.

Dust Mask (N95 type) - Cover your mouth and nose in the event of ashfall or blowing dust. Dust Masks (N95 type) should be available from any large hardware store.

Goggles or Sunglasses with Side Shields, Sunscreen - The Sun reflecting off of snow and ash is intense. Avoid contact lenses, as blowing ash and dust can be a problem. And don't forget a hat.

Climbing Boots - Sturdy, comfortable hiking boots and gaiters to keep out snow and ash.

Map, Compass, Route Markers - Use them to know where you are and where you are going. Be sure to tell someone at home of your plans.

First Aid Kit - You may need to come to your own rescue, or help someone else. Be prepared!
Knife - Handy for all kinds of purposes, especially the type with extra tools.

Extra Food and Water - Bring at least two quarts of water per person. No water is available at Climbers Bivouac or on the climbing route. Carry plenty of food to snack on all day. Reduce packaging to eliminate trash.

Extra Clothing - A beautiful sunny morning can turn into a cold rainy afternoon. Plan ahead! Layered clothing including full rain gear, gloves and hat. Layering allows you to adjust your clothing to different exertion levels and weather.

Emergency signal device
Emergency Shelter - Yes, you planned to be out on one very long day. Be prepared just in case that longer day turns into something much longer.

Flashlight, extra batteries, and bulb - A necessity when the day is short and the trail is long.

西行客

这里能去一次是非常的值得的!

马不停蹄

I guess we don't need snowshoes for this trip?

Daisy

:yipe:  :b.cool: Who can resist the temptation and lure of the big name, the living volcano.
I really want to do it :oops:  :cry:
However, both physically and technically, I don't feel confident and competent.
:pa:
April is next month. Lulu, is there any chance we can practice to use the ice axe and crampon :qj:

Flex

elevation gain 1833m. round trip 19.2km

这个有点太狠了，两天行不？

jerrybj

[quote="Flex"]elevation gain 1833m. round trip 19.2km

这个有点太狠了，两天行不？[/quote]

Flex,
Here is the true data from the Mt. St Helens official website. The easiest route is: a nontechnical scramble, gaining 4,500 feet in 5 miles. Most climbers complete the round trip in 7 to 12 hours.

http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recrea ... imbing-routes.shtml

One of my officemates made it 2 yrs ago in 10 hrs. She does not think it is harder than Camp Muir. So u should be worry-free to go there. However, this one is a little twisted. LuLu wants to go there in Apr. Even by the end of Apr, the hike trail is still covered by snow/ice. And the route is NOT clearly marked with snow/ice. Late summer is the best time to go there and it needs early reservation for hiking. I do not think I would go with LuLu's and would like to host a hiking group for Aug. I am told Canadians will have Aug 4 as a long wknd.

LuLu,
It must be a fine day to view the cone of lava growing from the bottom of the volcano, It hardly has chance to do it in Apr, but mostly like in Aug. Will u change ur mind if we have an Aug hiking? We would like to recruit u in anyway we can, even bribery. Lao Wang will bring a Beijing Duck for u and I will bring the same stuff if u go in Aug.

laizhiyong

可惜在美国，没入籍，没签证

lulululu

jerrybj


LuLu,
It must be a fine day to view the cone of lava growing from the bottom of the volcano, It hardly has chance to do it in Apr, but mostly like in Aug. Will u change ur mind if we have an Aug hiking? We would like to recruit u in anyway we can, even bribery. Lao Wang will bring a Beijing Duck for u and I will bring the same stuff if u go in Aug.

我们可以走两次---四月份一次八月份一次，Jerry,大家都很想念你，记得我们一起爬Brandywine吗，你说以后有雪山爬就叫上你，我们都记着呢，早日归队呀 :wink:

jerrybj

[quote="lulululu"]
我们可以走两次---四月份一次八月份一次，Jerry,大家都很想念你，记得我们一起爬Brandywine吗，你说以后有雪山爬就叫上你，我们都记着呢，早日归队呀 :wink:[/quote]

LuLu,
Do u have a schedule for Apr? I will return SEA by Apr 8 and would go with u if the hiking is at the end of Apr. I need to excise a lot after 20 days in China, FB everyday, even starting from RMB100 breakfast. I have been Mt St Helens three times and always have a dream to be on the top of it.

英子

整个计划几天？2天还是3天？

jerrybj

[quote="lulululu"]
我们可以走两次---四月份一次八月份一次，Jerry,大家都很想念你，记得我们一起爬Brandywine吗，你说以后有雪山爬就叫上你，我们都记着呢，早日归队呀 :wink:[/quote]

LuLu,
https://www.active.com/register/ ... amp;amp;site=header

1. U r right. Per this St Helens permission website, all spots are filled up for late July and early August. Apr is widely open for wild hikers.

2. U r wrong. Per Citywander, some experienced hikers with GPS lost when then came down last May with snow/ice covering the trails. Instead of a normal 10 hrs hiking, they took 20 hrs.

3. The no-snow/ice hiking takes 10 hrs. Under this circumstance, u might drive back Vancouver after dayhiking on Sun. It means the whole trip could be done in two-day. Otherwise, it would be a three-day trip.

4. My suggestion is to compensate the schedule of Apr and Aug, but the July 13. (I will be in biz trip again in June)

Action: we need to make reservation now if we do want to go in summer. Pls let me know we should deposit $22.

ALEXYIM

I haven't found out the driving distance from Van to St. Helen, but I guess it will take about at least 6 hrs.  So we need 3 days for this trip.  I can't join in Apr as I haven't booked any vacation.  Moreover, I may have relatives visting in Aug...too bad.   :cry:

Camony

jerrybj

[quote="ALEXYIM"]I haven't found out the driving distance from Van to St. Helen, but I guess it will take about at least 6 hrs.  So we need 3 days for this trip.  I can't join in Apr as I haven't booked any vacation.  Moreover, I may have relatives visting in Aug...too bad.   :cry:

Camony[/quote]

1. 6 hrs.
http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/04mshnvm/maps/index.shtml

2. Is July a good time for u?

3. Do not "CRY".

虎行北美

ALEXYIM
I haven't found out the driving distance from Van to St. Helen, but I guess it will take about at least 6 hrs.  So we need 3 days for this trip.  I can't join in Apr as I haven't booked any vacation.  Moreover, I may have relatives visting in Aug...too bad.   :cry:

Camony

驾驶距离430公里左右，时间约5.5小时(不含过关时间)。

citywander

In if good weather.

Queried different people for climbing St. Helen on April. What I got is dependent on the weather (The journey will change to be miserable in bad condition). I will keep posting what I get.

Gloria

Interested.  Will confirm later when a definite date is set and with good weather.

jerrybj

[quote="citywander"]In if good weather.[/quote]

Definitely, I like to go under good weather, at least not under rainy days.

This might be a good idea: no reservation until we have some good weather forecast for coming wknd, could be up to 10 to 12 days ahead of the wknd. June and 1st half of July are still widely open for reservation.

Driving: Seven yrs ago, I did once to drive 7 hrs after 12 hrs hiking Yosemite. It should be 6 hrs between LA and Yosemite. But it took me 7 hrs due to my exhausted body. It is possible to drive back Vancouver at the same night. However, all of u r welcome to stay at my place after hiking.