Labor Day found us climbing Mt St Helens with a group made up of Linfield faculty, students and a couple of Janet's newly minted EMT friends.Most of us camped Sunday night at the climber's bivouac, while a few rose way before the crack of dawn, as we had planned on a 7 am start.
The weather was cool but dry.
Climbing above 6500 feet, we got above the clouds and were rewarded with incredible views of Mt Adams and Mt Hood. Even the top of Mt Jefferson could be seen when the fog cleared just enough.
As we approached the crater rim, the wind howled and the fog raced up the face of the mountain.
Each time at the crater rim is a different experience and this was no exception.
A heavy dusting of snow lingered from the day before on the interior faces of the crater that didn't face south.
Even Mt Rainier decided to show herself.
Everyone in the group summited and made it down safely.
Until next time....Janet and Jay
