I've registered for a permit to summit
Mount St Helens in August and although it not a super technical climb, it is certainly something I've wanted to accomplish since moving to this part of the country. I've been prepping since about May with a variety of hikes in Oregon & Washington and even completed the
Gorge Ride which was an amazing experience. The ride down from the Rowena crest is a surreal experience; I don't think I've traveled that fast on a bike before. In terms of hikes, I hooked up with a great hiking outfit out of Washington and they do some of the most wonderful hikes I've seen in this area. I got a chance to complete Dog Mountain twice, Hamilton Mountain and my favorite so far -- Silver Star Mountain. On a clear day you can see 5 peaks from here. Here are a couple of pictures from the last couple of weeks. Enjoy the summer everyone !!
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