Climbing and recreation Mount St. Helens is a common climbing destination for both beginning and experienced mountaineers. The peak is climbed year-round, although it is more often climbed from late spring through early fall. All routes include sections of steep, rugged terrain. A permit system has been in place for climbers since 1987. A climbing permit is required year-round for anyone who will be above on the slopes of Mount St. Helens.
climbing and recreation mount st helens is a common climbing destination for both beginning and experienced mountaineers the peak is climbed year-round although it is more often climbed from late spring through early fall all routes include sections of steep rugged terrain a permit system has been in place for climbers since 1987 a climbing permit is required year-round for anyone who will be above on the slopes of mount st helens