Climbing Mount Saint Helens 4K
Climbing Mount Saint Helens to the rim of the crater. With the top boasting views of Mt. Rainier, Hood, & Adams, we were truly rewarded for this challenging 4800 foot climb.
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@Jo-bt1rc
7 ай бұрын
Hello everyone. I would also like to climb the summit of Mt. St. Helens in 2024. May I ask which route you chose and where you parked your vehicles? I would appreciate more information and would appreciate it. Best regards,
So awesome! You guys did great! Im prepping to climb Mt. St. Helens now, it will be my first climb! I cant wait!!
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
Super rad!! You’re going to love it. Such a fun and rewarding climb
Great job recording ! You gave us all a great perspective on what to expect. Planning to summit Mt. St Helen’s in a few weeks , this video got me hyped!!
@WanderJessica
Жыл бұрын
Stoked for you!!
@iamrobertkrogh
10 ай бұрын
How was it? As east as it looks? Or…?
Awesome, a hike I’d definitely like to try 🥾
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
Get after it!
I cried when she cried! I have plans to do this hike this year, 2022! I hope I have what it takes. You gave me a taste of what I'm in for.
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
It was amazing! And worth every step. You are going to do great.
@quitajohnson7640
Жыл бұрын
Did you get a chance to go?
Hi Jessie. It's uncle Craig. I see that you are having so much fun! Keep it up! I have finally found your channel and am so happy that I can see you and your adventures. Keep it up and I'll keep watching!
@WanderJessica
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Uncle Craig! So glad you enjoyed it. Hope you are well. 😄
Good morning Jessie. I really like your wanderings! I love you. Uncle Craig 😊
You ladies rocked it! Started hiking last year. My biggest was Table Mtn. Bucket list this year is Table Mtn again, Mt Defiance, Mt St Helens (twice) then ultimately South Sisters. Cheers to you all!
Your a very brave individual I can tell this is not in your wheelhouse but it's people like you that make the experience real I love the road to spirit lake so I know the area well.
I am crying with that girl. I feel you.
I'm doing south sister the day after labor day 2023. Can't wait. I live so close to St Helens ingo camping up there a lot in the summer
Thanks for sharing your video and the great views. I've been fascinated with this Mt since the 1980 eruption. I live in Stratford, New Zealand and we have our own volcano Mt Taranaki in our backyard. I've summited twice but mainly just hike all the other trails every week. Best time is winter with all the snow. Mt Taranaki looks a little like Mt St Helens before the eruption. Taranaki is a sleeping giant and is expected to erupt sooner rather than later. Cheers again for the epic views.
I did that climb about 14 years ago and they would not let me up to the ridge-line back then due to activity. I have great memories and congrats !!
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Maybe it’s time to plan another trip up so you can hit the ridge? Thank you memories I’ll cherish for a long time
I climbed Mt St Helens August 1979; gotta go back and see it now.
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
Yess back when it was a bigger mountain!! You definitely should go back and revisit it.
I want to climb Mount St. Helens. Always had a fascination with it. I even have Volcanic ash shaped like a turtle from Mount St. Helens
Jessica i really admire you, i really amaze myself, By watching you climbing Mount Saint Helens, you really had that gorgeous privileged to made It to the top and to the crater. Forty two years ago that was so beautiful, untill on Sunday May 18, 1980 around 8:45 AM. that terrible eruption began, that gorgeous place was totally Destroyed. That was huge devastation, the Mount losted the North flank I think, in a huge mud Land silde, i Saw ALL this happening on TV i guess It was Channel 4 NBC IN New York my hometown, i couldnt believe my eyes Sweet Jessica, that was so scary, even on TV!!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🌹⭐🌟😘👍👍🙏🛐💟✝️ Xoxo
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
That had to of been such a wild thing to be watching. I can only imagine. It truly was a privilege getting to climb this beauty. So of the most rewarding things require the most work! Have a wonderful day my friend!
Imagine the density of the forest you started thru was once just as dense on the other side. Wiped away in seconds on that fateful day. Use to summer on Spirit lake as a kid before the eruption.
I'm currently watching weather this week 2/2022. Great work. I will probably cry as well if I make it. Ya.. I'm a dude. I've cried more than zero times on a hike/climb. We all have our story. Congrats.
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
I think expressing your real feelings of accomplishment and joy for all the hard work like that is really awesome and genuine
Great climb where's your sunglasses trying to blind yourself lol?! I've climbed many PNW mountains including St Helen's a lot especially in mid winter. You should try that! No ash lol. Crampons and I've axe more exciting. Mt. Rainier is my favorite for sure!
Wow! Thanks for the video. We'll be climbing at some point his summer! Would be the 20th year or so in a row for us. Glad y'all had a good time!
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
It was so awesome! I can’t wait to go again. And maybe even when it’s snow covered!
We don't really understand Americans The clothes worn are unsuitable but they have been warned by the rangers. Lets go thorough what you need to do with the right knowledge and mentality. Be risk averse in everything you do on the mountain don't take risks as you need to be reused which endangers others. Hiking boots are the most important item of kit you need. This is a pair of purpose built light boots with thick grips that cover the ankle joint and are worn in before you go.This stops ankle breaks, keeps you upright on soft ground, and blisters forming. If you become injured you need rescue and that means wearing at all times BRIGHT COLOURED clothing which rescue parties can find your location QUICKLY. DO NOT wear dark clothing as helicopters may never see you. Always carry rescue equipment such as whistles or mirrors to draw attention to your location. Always tell other people where you are going and when.
What an epic hike! Hope to try someday soon!
Awesome on my to do list for 2022
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
Heck yes! I can’t wait to do it again.
I'd love to go there. Damn that place is gorgeous!!!!!! Damn.
I have climbed this mountain 7 times summiting 5 of those. (My Avatar was one of those trips). All time favorite though was reaching timberline at midnight and summiting before sunrise. Total different climbing experience, and a lot easier than imagined given we were not battling full sun and the day's heat.
@WanderJessica
Жыл бұрын
I want to do Hood once I hone some more skills! Next big goal.
As a safety aspect. I would always recommend people go together. So going up the mountain together in a group is a good idea. The view is so beautiful.
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely on these mountain climb going in a group is well advises
It would be awesome to go down the north side and see all the trees that the mudslide just demolished. Great accomplishment!!
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
That would be super rad!
Thank You for inspiration. Hoping to visit.
@WanderJessica
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Hope you have a great climb
I just emigrated from England and am planning some hikes. Originally I come from Derbyshire, and the highest peaks we have are 2000 ft, but I did climb Snowdon in Wales. I am planning a trip, and this helped a lot. Thanks :)
Nice video. I only want to know when you climbed it. What time of year was it? Looked like summer. WE had a cabin at Spirit Lake and Mount Saint Helens was the first major mountain that I had ever climbed in 1973 We did it in March via the North side and the Dogs Head route. I remember coming down and driving to Spirit Lake and wading through waist deep snow to the lakeshore and chopping a hole in the frozen lake and then putting our hot, sore feet in the freezing water with a loud sigh of relief. Wow, did that ever feel great. My brother and I climbed the mountain numerous times before losing our cabin and two friends to the 1980 eruption. All that remains are photos are many great memories of wonderful times had at Mt. Saint Helens.
We plan to climb Mount St. Helens this year! Thank you for inspiration!
I've climbed it twice - once in July and once in May. I HIGHLY recommend May. Cooler and tho the snow can be bad on your eyes, come prepared. At least, you can slide down some of the mountain. What I found hard to do climbing up was reaching each marking post and thinking you're closer and then seeing another marking post ahead over n over and you feel crushed. July also brings wind-whipped dust at the summit that sandblasts you. In May, DON'T sit or stand on the snow corniches! Even in summer, don't go near the crater edge. You can hear landslides all the time.
I want to do a hike call hell to heaven where I hike Mount Saint Helens then Pike Peak.
Great video, thinking of trying Mount Saint Helens next year with a friend as our first mountain. Thanks for sharing!
@WanderJessica
Жыл бұрын
You’ll have great time! It’s a special place
Great video! Four of us are going in August. I can’t wait! So excited. Way to go!
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! You're going to have a blast! Bring lots of sunblock.
I feel like there should be a lot more snow up there.
@WanderJessica
9 ай бұрын
Not in August!
Congratulations Jessica sweet girly to you and your gorgeous crew, keep up the good work and adventure
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much 😊 plan on a lot more mountains in the future!
Nice video. Im heading there tomorrow for the first time.
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
Oh I hope you have a blast! That’s awesome!
@forestdweller512
3 жыл бұрын
@@WanderJessica it was such an amazing experience. We started out in clouds and rain and after a few miles busted out of the clouds and it was sunny and warm and beautiful 🙏. Back home in Port Angeles now about to hike Grand Valley today🤓.
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! So happy to hear you had a great time. Sounds like it worked out perfectly!
Hello everyone. I would also like to climb the summit of Mt. St. Helens in 2024. May I ask which route you chose and where you parked your vehicles? I would appreciate more information and would appreciate it. Best regards,
We are hiking the Mt in July. It is on my wife's brothers bucket list. I have bad knees but great braces. I hope to make this climb. Any suggestions?
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
Bring hiking poles to save your knees. And take ibuprofen before you have pain
There's nothing like achieving a great destination; a planned summit.
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a special kind of feeling!
Great video, lots of good info for a first time Washington hiker. I'll be coming in a couple weeks to see Rainier and hopefully St. Helens as well. Intrigued by the Volcano, and the ash, and a doable single day climb. Guess I need gloves! And a watch with altimeter would be fun also. Awesome stuff!
It has been 43 years since the eruption.I was a ranger for the Park Service stationed at the Cle Elm Ranger Station.On that morning the call came in that the mount had erupted. I heard the young man call and die. I shall never forget.
Great video just climbed it yesterday
@WanderJessica
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I love that Mount
Great video. Thanks for posting. What day/month was this. Not much snow it seems.
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
That’s was in July
I would love to do it. Err, I did until Until my walker became my constant companion. Rock on.
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
Well then you’re who these videos are for my friend. Rock on and stay strong 🤘
Not much left of the glacier
Nice Vid Jess! I always wondered what it looked like up there! The rim and crater view is crazy
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
It is so insane! I can’t wait to do it in Winter
Amazing :) I've never hiked out west, but have here in New England. I have done Mt. Washington, and had that same feeling with the final stretch to the summit. Kathadin is much the same too :)
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
That sounds awesome! It’s such a satisfying feeling reaching that summit after all the hard work
@teddelguercio2173
2 жыл бұрын
@@WanderJessica Sure is! :) Would love to get to Mt. St. Helens at some point given its really unique history in relatively recent memory.
how much total hours u guys hike up and down ? that looks awesome thanks for sharing
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
We were on trail at 6:30 am spent a little time at the top, and then hustled our way down and at the car at 3 pm. So about 8 1/2 hours
At around 10:55 into the video, are you facing north? I’m guessing that’s Spring lake off in the distance? And is it just me, or does that done in the center of the crater look like it’s getting bigger?
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure about the lake. But from what I’ve been told I believe the dome is growing. So I think you’re right there. So cool!
Im glad I just found your channel Jessica! I will be climbing St Helens in early October and super excited. Any specific tips for early autumn?
@WanderJessica
10 ай бұрын
Rain gear lol ☔️ and good traction shoes. The weather can be bipolar this time of year. So check mountain forecast carefully and go prepared
@miliba
10 ай бұрын
@@WanderJessica Cool, thanks Jess! I actually had to cancel my ticket due to poor weather. It really sucks :( I might try my luck in November again
Awesome climb, thanks for sharing all the tips and the beautiful views. I got my permit to climb in June! :) What date was your climb?
@WanderJessica
2 ай бұрын
We went up in August! It was hot and amazing. Congratulations on getting your permit. You’re going to have a wonderful climb
Awesome video, Keep it up !
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
For sure I will! Thank you so much 😊
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For anyone who climbs, don't stand on the snow shelves like at 10:13, there was a time where almost yearly, someone would stand on it and the snow would give out causing the person to fall into the crater to their death. Only one person has survived the fall.
@WanderJessica
Жыл бұрын
Lol.. there has only been 1 death on this trail since it’s opening in 1982. 1 in 2010. We did not stand on the cornice since it was made very clear by the volunteers where that was. So.. anyways.
@freerobotsex
2 ай бұрын
Yes...they were all clearly standing on the cornice in the video. They may not of realized it but it was easy to spot since it's already reseeding down the crater.
Amazing. Thank you
Would have been nice 2 have some Id & commentary on the distant peaks. Could see & have pic's of St. Helens from the TRUE summit of Rainier...taken in June 1977!! Enjoyed your show!
@WanderJessica
Жыл бұрын
Still learning but thank you for the constructive feedback! 😊
AMAZING!!!
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
It was a true Ash Hole but I'm glad I did it. Are you making a video for the trek down? that was soooo much harder!
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
I think after we hit the top I was pretty recorded out. I’ll have to show the perils of the decent next go round.
Im going to climb it next year
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! It’s a really rewarding climb
Vancouver ! Vancouver ! THIS IS IT!
Im really interested in taking this hike, anyone have any tips as I’ve never hiked before. And when are the best times to go? What should i bring? I know i need water but how much? Should i do any type of training?? Im very serious!
How much water to carry
Next year Eileen.
I'm using your video as a guide. Do you have a link or description of your gear? And, when you say "A little after 6:30," I am thinking you mean 6:30AM? Where does one go to the restroom while on the hike? Go hide behind a rock?
Love it!
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
Once you're at the top are you allowed to climb down into the crater?
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
No. That could be really dangerous and is not allowed.
@andrewrusin2610
2 жыл бұрын
@@WanderJessica Never been on the mountain so that's def. good to know. Would like to go out to Washington state to try. It looks like it's really pretty and you get good views.
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
Really amazing! You definitely should get out there if you get the chance
It is truly incredible to know that 41 years ago, this was a conical, picturesque volcano... And now it's a crater, with plenty of life still beneath her, and one day, it will go again.
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing to think about. She’s a sleeping beauty.
one word for you. O M G
I’d Love To Go there!! When I can afford the stuff I need I will definitely zoom straight over there lol
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
I guarantee it will be worth it!
Freaking awesome hike and video!
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It was a freaking blast
What time of year was this? Did you do it in May of this year or was it last year that you did this or...?
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
This was last July 2020
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My luck it would erupt
@WanderJessica
10 ай бұрын
That would be an epic way to go out.. just saying 🤣
Nice hike, what route did you take
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
Summer route from the bivouac
I wanna do this climb some day!
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
Let’s go!
Cougar store sales those shirts and hoodies. Someone left that on accident there not cheap
were you in the band at school?
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
Nope
@MrPlumberguy23
2 жыл бұрын
@@WanderJessica 👍😊
Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints.
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly 👌
Hikes like this are all about conditioning. If you’re strong it’s fun. If not, you suffer. So Train Train and Train some more.
Where's the commentary about the heat and having to pee on the boulder field? haha
@WanderJessica
3 жыл бұрын
Haha 😂 or my “she-wee” practice mishaps. Thought I’d spare people those details
Why the fish lense
Beautiful if your ever in California ill show you some beautiful peak's🤙🤙🤙
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I love peak chasing!
@blazed1945
2 жыл бұрын
@@WanderJessica me too its absolutely the best you ladies put in some work for that video Respect👏👏👊
I was twelve when I climbed it, I climbed it during July of this year. I didn't really train for it because I am in good shape all year round. I highly recommend climbing it even if you are young.
@ollieoberg4566
Жыл бұрын
The one thing I remember is that the ash field was hell it took me almost an hour to climb it, I would highly recommend bringing glasses and flat bottom attachments for your hiking poles.
Pronounced “bivwac” not bovac
Drama much? I grew up climbing that mountain. Yes, it’s a climb. But not nearly as hard or dramatic as this video try’s to portray. I’ve climbed pre and post eruption. Post eruption isn’t very hard.
@WanderJessica
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. You must be like.. so amazing. We should all bow to you zar of awesome. While the rest of us are just down here in our dramatic lameness. Thanks for the input Kevin.
Babe 😍🤩
Yeah make sure u don't leave any crumbs of food because that would destroy the planet!! I understand the trash deal but a few crumbs of food? You know if you really wanted to make a difference you could volunteer to pick up all the trash. That'd help
Zzzz... Less of you, more of the actual hike.
@WanderJessica
Жыл бұрын
So if I’m hiking it.. then it’s going to be me hiking it in the video.. but if you want more of the actual hike get yourself a permit and head up ;)
This music is terrible