mrs_leek
mrs_leek t1_iwf0jdj wrote
Reply to comment by StatusSea5409 in Mount St. Helens, Washington [3694x5448] [OC] by willweggy
The inside of the crater is off limits. You can climb to the summit using the south route and some people ski down back to the trailhead.
mrs_leek t1_iwgnsxo wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Mount St. Helens, Washington [3694x5448] [OC] by willweggy
Definitely. It's a fun and "easy" (as in non technical) climb. The winter route is a bit longer (12mi round trip, 5000' elevation gain) than the summer route (about 10mi RT, 4000 EG iirc). Depending in the time of the year, you may need a permit. It's a favorite of the locals.