44 years. And I never expected to live so close by. #MountStHelens #Loowit #volcano #seattle

Loowit (Mount Saint Helens), WA #silentsunday #cascades #washington #volcano #loowit

I summited My. St. Helens for the second time yesterday. The hike up and then back down was pretty intense, but there were great views this time around, and I had my first glissading experience! If you're a #pnw hiker, I highly recommend climbing this volcano. #MtStHelens #loowit #hiking #volcano #washington #cascadia

I'm about to climb Mt. St. Helens/Lawetlat'la for the second time, and I could not be more excited. The stark rocky landscape, the signs of its most recent eruption, the way the landscape changes as you climb... It's something else. Here's a pic from last year's climb. #hiking #pnwonderland #cascadia #washingtonhikersandclimbers #MtStHelens #Loowit #Lawetlatla

43 years ago today, Loowit erupted for 9 hours, as seen today from my north meadow. #mtsthelens #loowit #washingtonstate