Mount St. Helens - Worm Flows Route — Sunday, May. 11, 2014

South Cascades > Mount St. Helens

A fabulous Mother's Day. More than 500 hikers (maybe 1000?) showed up, many in costumes. The parking lot was crowded, and the outhouse was terribly stinky. I summitted just in my hiking boots. The first 2 miles had no snow. Then crampons are helpful. Most people stopped at the rim. There's a very short down slope, as you walk to the summit, that's really icy. Crampons are needed here, unless you are super careful, or sure on your feet (not me). No avalanche danger. Just don't step too close to the rim. See my photos: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4W0x9TorF6M/U3GTHARjG5I/AAAAAAAAEsE/AR_kfP1peaQ/s1600/20140511_075450_hikers_dresses.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xL4MBKuiZ1k/U3GaGOxmTvI/AAAAAAAAEsU/YXYBGYLssKM/s1600/20140511_113724_rim_panorama.jpg