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Topic: April 6-9th, 2012, Mt St. Helens Circumnavigation (Read 398 times)
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Telepathetic
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Mt. St Helen's full moon Ski circumnavigation
Here’s a great opportunity to see all of Mt St. Helen's close up and personal in the winter with a 38 mile circumnavigation. Starting Friday morning at 6:00 am from Portland, we'll head to Helen's highest snowpark. From there, we'll ski at least 13 miles/day for the next 3 days. Back by Monday night, with a extra day planned as a weather day.
Date(s) April 6-9, 2012
DIFFICULTY RATING: Strenuous
TOTAL MILES: 38
ESTIMATED HIKING TIME: 38 hours
ELEVATION GAIN: 7000 ft
APPROXIMATE RETURN TIME: 6:00 pm Monday (possibly Sunday if all conditions good)
WEATHER FORECAST?
DOGS: no
PERMITS: Snow park pass
CARPOOLING: RT mileage is 160 miles; we suggest a mileage donation of 25 cents/mile/vehicle (split by the number of people in the vehicle.) Exact change makes it easier to divide among our drivers. –
Note-this is a carbon neutral outing, $.25/person from outings donation is used to offset carbon released for the trip
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
• Winter backpacking gear
• Skis: Tele or randonee'-best are waxless with skin option
• Food for 4 days, nights
• For experienced winter back country skiers only.
More information, and to sign up, go to
http://www.meetup.com/Portlands-Hard-Core-Explore/events/51881982/
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« Last Edit: 03/18/12, 05:16 PM by Telepathetic »
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