Conditions report for Mt St Helens- 3/22/22:
- We skinned from the trailhead but I'd say there's less than a week's worth of snow left at TH
- Snow was firm in the morning, making for happy snowshoers
- We booted parts of the ridge. Its pretty bare through the beginning of the ridge
- We also booted the upper ridge to avoid going under avalanche conditions on that rightside traverse
- Speaking of avalanche conditions: Wowzers. We talked to two people who heard a large one and turned around in early morning, and we saw a couple small ones on the way up. On the way down, we triggered two wet, loose of little consequence. Mostly lots of roller balls and chonks (scientific term?)
- The skiing down was so good. Some of my favorite skiing yet. Though, it'd warmed up so considerably that our snowshoe friends were very unhappy.
**Notes on avalanche conditions this week: it's been moderate to considerable above treeline, so stay on route where the terrain isn't steep enough. You will be in avy terrain towards the top though.
Pro Dipsh*t Tip: Do not skimp on water, sleep the night before, and sunscreen, folks.
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