Mount St. Helens - Monitor Ridge — Friday, Jun. 12, 1998

South Cascades > Mount St. Helens

It was cloudy at the trail head, but about 4000 ft. level we climbed into the sunshine. There is still snow on most of the trail, but it is well traveled and well marked. The snow conitions are great for climbing,you did not need crampons, but ski poles or ice axe was usefull,there were high wind gust of around 50 mph at the 5000 ft to 7500 ft level, then the winds were just a breeze above that to the summit. The view from the top was fantastic, Mt. Rainier, MT Adams and Mt . Hood were out in all there slendor. The glissades down were a blast. Great Trip :)