Mt. St. Helens, Swift Creek Worm Flows

Activity Notes

St. Helens Via Worm Flows This is the standard early season climb route.  We start from the Marble Mt.  snow park (2900 feet) and climb to 8200ft on the south rim in about 5 miles. The first two miles  are a ski/hiking trail, much of which is likely snow covered. After that we go off trail on steepening terrain. Most of the upper portion is on relatively low angle snowfields.  If conditions are soft snow, we will need  snow shoes in places.  On descent, we may glissade several thousand feet if conditions are suitable. Applicants should have  experience traveling  in snow and ability to use snowshoes.  You also need to know how to use an ice axe and crampons. This is suitable for new BCEP grads.  Even though this is non technical, and the summit elevation is modest,  it is still a long climb and you need have the stamina to enjoy doing it.