Mt St Helens Monitor Ridge Climb

Activity Notes

WHO:

Beginning-to-intermediate climbers eager to ascend this iconic peak. Recent BCEP graduates are especially encouraged to apply. People from historically underrepresented groups like LGBTQ, BIPOC and women climbers are also encouraged. My goal is to create a supportive and cohesive team.

WHAT:

Mt. St. Helens is a Pacific Northwest icon, and the summer route up Monitor Ridge is considered an easier mountain summit because it is a nontechnical hike up scree and boulder fields. It should not be underestimated - the climb is a physically strenuous and challenging one, with sun exposure and loose rock.<br> <br> The leader has already secured 12 permits for the climb on Monday, September 18th, at the cost of $15.50 apiece. Climbers selected can reimburse the leader on the eve of the climb.

WHERE:

Mt. St. Helens via the Monitor Ridge/Climber's Bivouac Trailhead

WHEN:

A car-to-car climb Monday, September 18. We will depart the Climber's Bivouac early in the morning, summit mid-day, and return in the evening.

WHY:

Beautiful views on an iconic peak and good times with friends! This is also one of the 16 Peaks of the Cascades and a provisional lead to help Stacey learn and advance to becoming a full-fledged climb leader.