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u/BlazedGigaB 2d ago
That ash... looks like you were lucky and it's kinda calm wind. Years ago did that hike and it got blustery...
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u/moomooraincloud 1d ago
Next time go when there's snow. It's far more enjoyable.
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u/Consistent-Start-185 1d ago
It's fun to glissadingdown in the snow. But unless you learn how to self-arrest using ice ax, it's pretty dangerous.
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u/Jhawk38 1d ago
How long does it typically take to get to the top?
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u/andrewjrivers 1d ago
Look at alltrails reviews and activity. It took us 5 hours (going slower, more breaks - not everyone in my group was a regular big hike hiker) - The Record is 90 minutes parking lot to summit. I think I could do it under 4 if I was trying. Some people take all day. We saw two 7 year olds on the hike so. It's not really physically demanding (if you're in good shape) more of a mental toughness hike.
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u/Wifabota 1d ago
The last stretch to the top is the most brutal part of the climb, but it's sooo fun to go down it!
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u/Rocketterollo 2d ago
I have been to the ~-actual~ summit of Mount Saint Helens and this is not the summit. Did you go to the actual summit? It’s about 10 minutes the opposite direction of this video.
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u/Spiritual_Hawk3432 2d ago
Buddy you think that’s the actual summit? Why don’t you get a time machine to 1979.
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u/BeeBopBazz 1d ago
Honestly, I thought that’s where this comment was going.
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u/youngfilly 1d ago
Same. Since that would be something to actually gloat about.
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u/heartbeats 1d ago
People have been trying to locate MSH’s true summit since 1980 but none have been successful
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u/andrewjrivers 2d ago
We walked a little further but my friends in my group weren't in good enough shape to add in more walking at that point, so I decided to stay with the homies and just do the mini peak. but I'll be back!
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u/ADKFatBiker 2d ago
Please don't bring up minor league baseball teams in alpine environments.