Anyone Want To Go Above The Clouds With Me?

1.3k · September 8, 2004

We just had another permit become available.

Jeremy, check your PMs.

September 8, 2004

Since we're all presenting itineraries, here's mine: Wake up Friday between 9 and noon. Get in my car and drive to Jack's. Hang out reading or playing solitaire until I get a permit. Head up to Climbers Bivouac.

I drive an Explorer with a REPO sticker. Just look for the Apeman.

And it looks like I'll be solo from the Portland area, unless anyone needs a lift.

9.4k · September 8, 2004

Thanks for the invite! However, since there were none available earlier I made plans with my brother to head up to Bandera Mountain. Have fun on your trip and I wish you the best weather conditions.

1.3k · September 8, 2004

OK, still one permit available. I'll go back and check with people one at a time to see who gets it.

September 8, 2004

Come on Marcus, join the fun! Peace, Nolenator

1.3k · September 8, 2004

Marcus is out. Who wants it?

1.8k · September 8, 2004

Bull Moose wrote:

Cougar, WA: Sat Sep 11 Rain 69°/57° 60 %
...

Get to Jack's at around 5 to pick up our reserved permits. From there go down to Climber's Bivouac to set up camp.

Rain. Camp. Wet. Cold. Before starting.

/me looks in mirror. Sees rain wimp.

This place looks like a promising "campground"

So what time are we meeting at the trailhead on Saturday morning?

September 8, 2004

HI, I've been incommunicado for several days (including a trip to the GP Crater of Insanity!!!and a swim across the Columbia river) . I am still planning on joining you on Saturday morning.

-the cfm

1.3k · September 8, 2004

OK:

Here's who I have for permits:

1. Nolenator

2. Shunra

3. tolmaus

4. CFM

5. OPEN!!! (Bonch?)

I plan on having foot on trail at 7AM, because I am slow and want 12 hrs of daylight.

I'll be on FRS 2 for anyone who wants to catch up.

Anyone not sure if they'll be at the trailhead before that who I'll have a permit for, let me know and we'll make arrangments.

September 9, 2004

If you are officially offering, I am officially accepting. I'll probably still head up to Jack's on Friday just to get acquainted with the whole volcano thing. Thank you!

September 9, 2004

I will be caching the area then head to Jack's at 1700. I am still sleeping in Hotel Subaru at hikers bivouac. Peace, Nolenator

September 9, 2004

Well, now it looks like my wife will be coming after all. Problem is, she can't get away from work until 8PM Friday. If Nolenator can get a permit for her at Jack's that'd be swell! Hope I can find the trailhead in the dark... :rolleyes:

September 9, 2004

Bonch, I will get to Jack's in time to try and get an extra permit for you wife. Travis, I will see you there as well. Peace, Nolenator

1.3k · September 9, 2004

If you are officially offering, I am officially accepting. I'll probably still head up to Jack's on Friday just to get acquainted with the whole volcano thing. Thank you!

OK. It's yours. You still want it, right?

September 9, 2004

Like I said, I am 100 %. I will have my foot on that trail at 7:00 with you.

1.3k · September 9, 2004

OK,

1. Nolenator

2. Bonch

3. CFM

4. Shunra

5. Tolmaus

C-ya there.

Hope to see you lottery folks, too.

September 9, 2004

I'm number one! Whoo Hoo! Sorry, just excited. Peace, Nolenator

3.5k · September 9, 2004

Godspeed, guys!

Forecast:

Friday night. A chance of rain early. Then rain after midnight. Breezy. Snow level above 8000 feet. Valley lows 55 to 60. South wind 10 to 20 mph.

Saturday. Rain at times early. Then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Snow level above 8000 feet. Valley highs 60 to 65. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

Here is a link to current conditions at coldwater ridge which is lower and in front of the mountain: http://www.nwac.us/mtnweather.htm Click on St Helens area.

It often can be raining down below and clear above. ...but then you never know. Bring your gortex for wind and rain.

Edited September 9, 2004 by EraSeek

9.5k · September 9, 2004

I'm number one! Whoo Hoo! Sorry, just excited. Peace, Nolenator

:huh: Guess that means you take the lead and pull everybody else up!

Happy hiking guys!

1.3k · September 9, 2004

I'm number one! Whoo Hoo! Sorry, just excited. Peace, Nolenator

Only if you're wearing that grass skirt.

September 9, 2004

Is anyone considering starting later than 7am?

If everyone is starting at that time, I can get there by leaving my house at 4am.

But if there is a later group, I would prefer to join that one, I am a fairly speedy hiker.

1.8k · September 9, 2004

Well, I'll be passing on Lone Fir (the inn is pretty much full) and will be sleeping, to paraphrase Nolenator, in the Jimmy Hotel.

I'll be in the slow 7:00 a.m. group with my dad. I wouldn't be surprised if my brother and my friend Kevin sleep in and catch up with us later.

September 10, 2004

Most of you know that I don't sleep in very well. Might just get an early start and see how the day goes. Anybody else want to start early? Peace, Nolenator

1.3k · September 10, 2004

VERY IMPORTANT:

Each person climbing must sign in and sign out of the register near Jack's.

THIS IS A SEPERATE ISSUE FROM THE PERMITS!!

Follow the link in the initial post of this thread for more information.

1.3k · September 10, 2004

Also, anyone who I am holding a permit for and is not at the camp when I leave, I will place permits in a plastic bag and clip it under my windshield wipers.

I don't really worry about anyone taking them at the camp. It's pretty remote. I will try to park the car out of the way.

My car is a red Nissan Xterra, plate 975-RUX.

September 10, 2004

I'm number one! Whoo Hoo! Sorry, just excited. Peace, Nolenator

Um. I guess that makes me number 2. :huh:

3.5k · September 10, 2004

Snow level will be just above 8000', which is what St Helens is. Just above 8000'. Acoording to forcast it will be around freezing on top and windy. Maybe some snow above, maybe some rain below.

Bring wind(rain) protection! Pack some warm clothes you can layer up with. Don't forget sunglasses. Follow the posts on the ridge coming back down. Keep your GPS running to establish a track. Take a few waypoints along the way, especially on top of the first ridge at the base of the mountain proper where you cross over to go back down.

Enjoy the hike.

September 10, 2004

I will try to get there by 7am.

I will sign in at Jack's on the way in.

If I'm not there in time, I will pick up the permit from your windshield and catch up with you.

Look for a small lone woman dressed like a yellow checker cab.

Cheers!

1.1k · September 10, 2004

Um. I guess that makes me number 2.

ROTFL, only a parent will get that. Have a good time guys!

2.5k · September 11, 2004

Um. I guess that makes me number 2.

ROTFL, only a parent will get that. Have a good time guys!

Or and elementary school teacher.

3.5k · September 11, 2004

Saturday morning sat photo of St Helens and PNW. I think this is water vapor image.

1.3k · September 12, 2004

Mt. St. Helens Cache Machine ( :anibad: ) was a success.

It rained hard from about 6PM the 10th until about 4AM the 11th. Then it stopped and didn't rain the whole day! Had a lot of wind and clouds blowing in and out, but we got "above the clouds" and saw Rainier, Adams, and Hood and had a good view into the crater.

Some of us made it further than others. I made it to the top after giving up with about 1/3 mile to go. Shunra spotted me on the way down and demanded I turn around and go up with him, cold hands, sore ankles or any other excuse. Thanks Shunra, it was worth it.

It was good meeting everyone that I met for the first time today, and Nolenator, always good seeing you, despite missing your kite flying at the rim.

2.7k · September 12, 2004

Mt. St. Helens Cache Machine () was a success.
It rained hard from about 6PM the 10th until about 4AM the 11th. Then it stopped and didn't rain the whole day! Had a lot of wind and clouds blowing in and out, but we got "above the clouds" and saw Rainier, Adams, and Hood and had a good view into the crater.

Some of us made it further than others. I made it to the top after giving up with about 1/3 mile to go. Shunra spotted me on the way down and demanded I turn around and go up with him, cold hands, sore ankles or any other excuse. Thanks Shunra, it was worth it.

It was good meeting everyone that I met for the first time today, and Nolenator, always good seeing you, despite missing your kite flying at the rim.

congrats everyone! Kite flying...wonder ifyou are the first to do that up n St. Helens.

9.5k · September 12, 2004

You guys are amazing. I'm breathless just reading the logs.

3.5k · September 12, 2004

Congratulations everyone! It can be a tough hill to get up. Weather is very changable. Glad you made it up. Yeah, kite flying! Great idea! :laughing:

September 12, 2004

Truely amazing day considering that the weather just pounded us the night before. One of the guys in TravisL's group was sleeping (sort of) in a hammock under a blue tarp. I never really got the kite up. As I was reeling out the line (way too much), the wind died and sent it over the rim and rapped the lines around a couple of big rocks. It was the thought that counts I guess. I got give the big hat tip to Bonch for lugging up a nice bottle of red wine so we could have a toast at the top. Bull Moose, thanks again! Shunra, double peace signs to you! Peace, Nolenator

Edited September 13, 2004 by nolenator

2.8k · September 12, 2004

Shunra spotted me on the way down and demanded I turn around and go up with him, cold hands, sore ankles or any other excuse. Thanks Shunra, it was worth it.

Nice going Shunra! That's what friends are for, right?

It can't be easy dragging a Moose to the top of that mountain :laughing:

Congratulations Moose! There is always a greater satisfaction when completing something that you think is out of reach :lol:

Edited September 12, 2004 by pdxmarathonman

3.5k · September 13, 2004

I don't know which is more heroic, dragging a moose up a mountain or climbing to the top of a breezy mountain in a grass skirt! :laughing:

Yes, way to go Shunra! :lol: Good job Bull Moose!

1.3k · September 13, 2004

travisl's log is a hoot.

I also thought of Frodo and Sam trenching up Mt. Doom.

My friend Jarod got preached to by the same Christians while waiting at the start of the climbing route.

2.8k · September 13, 2004

My friend Jarod got preached to by the same Christians while waiting at the start of the climbing route.

Did anyone ask if they were virgins?

Did anyone see them on the way down?

Wait. Wrong religion. Darn!

1.3k · September 13, 2004

I should add that I had to use my GPS for navigation. There's a novel use, hah?

Right away I got off track looking for an easier way up the boulder field and realized I had no idea where I was.

Luckily, I had Moun10Bikes track and followed it back to Crossover 1 until I could see the posts again.

1.2k · September 13, 2004

I don't know which is more heroic, dragging a moose up a mountain or climbing to the top of a breezy mountain in a grass skirt!

Yes, way to go Shunra! Good job Bull Moose!

It was great. Buill Moose was a pleasure to hike with, and he looked out for me on the way down, when I slipped twice and was getting worried about getting down in one piece.

Travis, loved your log.

It may take a while until I'l log my finds of this trip. For the record: Tolmaus and I share an FTF on nearby Plains of Abraham. That was a 9 mile roundtrip hike on Friday, and as a result she decided not to join the trek to Above the Clouds on Saturday. At about 10 am she decided at least to make it to the cache, if not to the summit, but she hurt her ankle 0.4 mile from the cache and had to return, a la Eraseek from Mt. Pilchuk.

It was great meeting you all. Sorry we missed the kite and the wine, and more chances to get to know the fast ones among you. I hope there will be other chances.

1.3k · September 13, 2004

I hope there will be other chances.

Well... :laughing: :rolleyes:

2.7k · September 13, 2004

I hope there will be other chances.

Well...

I do plan on tacking that peak. My old stomping grounds happen to be the Gifford Pinchot National forest area and Trout Lake. Too bad a box wasn't placed up there, but the climb itself would be reward enough. I know people go up in Tennies but that's crazy!!! Better treat it like a mountain.

3.5k · September 14, 2004

I hope there will be other chances.

Well...

I do plan on tacking that peak. My old stomping grounds happen to be the Gifford Pinchot National forest area and Trout Lake. Too bad a box wasn't placed up there, but the climb itself would be reward enough. I know people go up in Tennies but that's crazy!!! Better treat it like a mountain.

I've been up Adams a couple of times. I camp a about 8000'. Lower part of the lunch counter. Get up, take off at 5am. Get you on top about noon or so as I recall. I recommend ice axe and crampons. It's a cool hike. It is high. You may feel sick from the altitude. On the false summit you can see where lightning struck. On the false summit you'll look up and say "Wow! I got another mountain to climb!"

Non-technical, steep, high, great view, awesome slide down, but be careful. I may go myself again.

1.3k · September 14, 2004

Look here.

That'll be next year for me at earliest.

7.4k · September 14, 2004

I climbed Mt. Adams in September of 1996. We camped at the base at Cold Creek Campground and departed at 8:00 AM. We summited and descended in one day, which I would not want to do again - 8,000 feet of elevation gain and 12 hours made for quite a haul. We ended up returning in the dark because we made a wrong turn near the bottom and descended the wrong snowfield, which caused us to have to climb back up about 500 feet to get on the right path (one reason I always run with GPS now!).

I would recommend camping at Lunch Counter like EraSeek mentions. Also, take plenty of water - we had a warm late summer day and ran out way too early.

1.3k · September 27, 2004

Glad we got it while we could.

September 27, 2004

Yes you did get this one just in time as all permits have been cancelled now.

3.5k · September 27, 2004

activity for the last 2 days alone:

2.0 2004/09/27 06:15:27 46.199N 122.192W 0.0 0 km ( 0 mi) NNW of Mount St. Helens

2.5 2004/09/27 05:55:57 46.200N 122.188W 0.0 0 km ( 0 mi) ENE of Mount St. Helens

2.0 2004/09/27 05:22:33 46.200N 122.189W 0.0 0 km ( 0 mi) ENE of Mount St. Helens

2.0 2004/09/27 04:55:09 46.200N 122.188W 0.0 0 km ( 0 mi) NE of Mount St. Helens

2.0 2004/09/27 04:16:01 46.200N 122.188W 0.0 0 km ( 0 mi) ENE of Mount St. Helens

2.1 2004/09/27 03:45:24 46.200N 122.188W 0.0 0 km ( 0 mi) ENE of Mount St. Helens

1.9 2004/09/27 01:39:30 46.177N 122.278W 9.5 7 km ( 4 mi) WSW of Mount St. Helens

2.0 2004/09/27 00:31:43 46.199N 122.188W 0.0 0 km ( 0 mi) E of Mount St. Helens

2.0 2004/09/26 23:52:17 46.200N 122.190W 0.2 0 km ( 0 mi) NE of Mount St. Helens

1.8 2004/09/26 19:19:47 46.200N 122.186W 0.0 1 km ( 0 mi) ENE of Mount St. Helens

2.0 2004/09/26 15:58:58 46.200N 122.196W 0.4 0 km ( 0 mi) NW of Mount St. Helens

2.0 2004/09/26 15:40:39 46.200N 122.186W 0.0 1 km ( 0 mi) ENE of Mount St. Helens

2.0 2004/09/26 15:22:11 46.201N 122.192W 0.5 0 km ( 0 mi) N of Mount St. Helens

1.2 2004/09/26 14:59:13 46.202N 122.188W 1.2 0 km ( 0 mi) NE of Mount St. Helens

2.5 2004/09/26 14:25:37 46.180N 122.247W 0.7 5 km ( 3 mi) WSW of Mount St. Helens

2.8 2004/09/26 14:01:00 46.202N 122.287W 13.3 7 km ( 5 mi) W of Mount St. Helens

1.8 2004/09/26 12:27:45 46.201N 122.189W 0.7 0 km ( 0 mi) NE of Mount St. Helens

2.3 2004/09/26 12:25:16 46.202N 122.190W 1.2 0 km ( 0 mi) NNE of Mount St. Helens

1.9 2004/09/26 10:50:39 46.199N 122.189W 0.6 0 km ( 0 mi) E of Mount St. Helens

2.3 2004/09/26 08:01:31 46.198N 122.189W 0.0 0 km ( 0 mi) E of Mount St. Helens

1.4 2004/09/26 07:29:41 46.199N 122.189W 0.4 0 km ( 0 mi) ENE of Mount St. Helens

1.5 2004/09/26 06:28:01 46.198N 122.189W 0.0 0 km ( 0 mi) ESE of Mount St. Helens

2.7 2004/09/26 06:16:54 46.198N 122.189W 0.0 0 km ( 0 mi) E of Mount St. Helens

2.5 2004/09/26 05:27:18 46.199N 122.190W 0.0 0 km ( 0 mi) ENE of Mount St. Helens

2.7 2004/09/26 05:23:41 46.199N 122.189W 0.8 0 km ( 0 mi) ENE of Mount St. Helens

2.4 2004/09/26 03:37:41 46.202N 122.188W 1.2 1 km ( 0 mi) NE of Mount St. Helens

2.2 2004/09/26 03:12:02 46.199N 122.190W 0.4 0 km ( 0 mi) ENE of Mount St. Helens

1.9 2004/09/26 01:22:40 46.199N 122.189W 0.6 0 km ( 0 mi) ENE of Mount St. Helens

1.6 2004/09/26 00:12:30 46.198N 122.189W 0.0 0 km ( 0 mi) E of Mount St. Helens

First figure is the strength, date, then lat/ long, depth, distance from crater

Anyone Want To Go Above The Clouds With Me?

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