Mt. St. Helens, Monitor Ridge

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 winter route can offer fun snow climbing and a beautiful glissade. The leader has already secured twelve permits for the climb for Friday, June 21, at the cost of $20.50 apiece. Climbers who join and climb, or who are selected and cancel within 7 days of the climb, will be asked to reimburse the leader for their permit.

WHERE:

**Update as of June 19th: the Climber's Bivouac trailhead is now open. We will be departing from Climber's Bivouac instead of Marble Mount and ascending Monitor Ridge.**

WHEN:

A car-to-car climb Friday, June 21st. We will depart the Climber's Bivouac trailhead at 5:30 AM, 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 one of the Guardian Peaks.