April 25, 1998

Mt. Saint Helens Snowshoe Climb

Swift Creek
Monitor Ridge
Mount Saint Helens aka Loowit (8365′ – post-eruption)

—————– Trip Report Summary —————–

Region: Southern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Mt. St. Helens Massif

Area: Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

Starting & Ending Point: Marble Mountain Sno-Park on Forest Road #83 (Elev. 2650 feet)

Way Points: Swift Creek & Monitor Ridge nose & Mt. St. Helens summit (snow hike & snowshoe climb)

Summit: Mt. St. Helens (ascent & descent via Monitor Ridge)

Approximate Stats: 10 miles traveled; 5800 feet gained & lost; 6.1 hours up; 3.1 hours down.

—————– Related Posts —————–

Mount St Helens via Monitor Ridge (Post-Eruption) – July 25, 1988

Mount St Helens via Dog’s Head—Nelson Glacier (Pre-Eruption) – April 11, 1975