I have plans to climb Ranier 7/2026, but I've never had exposure to snow trekking. My friend…read moregraciously offered to give me a 101 crash course on MSH. Of course, I took the opportunity and flew to Portland and drove out to MSH. The day was perfect and the hike was incredible. I learned so many new skills. MSH is just beautiful and we caught the sunrise on a clear day. Get your parking before hand. I grabbed mine at REI in Portland. Please come and create your own adventure.

Mount Saint Helens is a must see. The beauty and history is unmatched. It's a great place to…read morespend the day.

Smaller climbing facility with the best people to operate and with an amazing climbing community…read more The source employees are very friendly, ready to assist, very skillful &knowledgeable climbers. They have also a very strong youth training program.

First time coming to this climbing gym. There are street…read moreparking, but I think you have to pay if you go there Monday to Friday. Staff welcome you when you get in and all staff are wearing mask. There are hand sanitizer in the gym if you need it. Bryan was very helpful and took the time to explain the safely and the gym facility. You can rent harness, shoes and chalk bag there. So if you are a beginner and doesn't have any gear, no worries, they got you. Even though the gym is not big, there are different level of climb for you to choose from. And if you need any guidance, Byran can help you out I had fun there and will be back for more :)

This is an excellent Sno-Park giving great access to Mount St. Helens. Typically used for…read moresnowmobile trailer parking, we visited in the fall and parked our 37' motorhome in order to Basecamp for some hiking on the local trails. Due to the weather, we didn't summit the mountain, but there were trails leading from the overflow lot to the summit. The main lot is closed during the summer but the overflow lot stays open and has a lot of space for big rig parking. THE ROAD to get here is paved but has some large bumps that were marked with painted warnings when we came through. Take it slow and all is well.

This is where you go to climb Mt St Helens in the winter/when it still has lots of snow on it…read more The parking lot is nice enough, but there aren't really good spots to camp. It can be done. I've seen it done. But it's not ideal. The summer route, while much more dusty and crusty, starts a few hundred feet higher on the mountain at the climber's bivy.

A fantastic slow waterfall of white and blue ice!…read more This is a secluded area that's great for practicing glacier skills and ice climbing. How many people ice climb in the NW, in the summer? Not many. Now YOU can be one of them. This is also the name of a famous climbing route on the north side of the mountain, it winds up and over this flow of cracked ice. I haven't done the route yet, maybe some day...

This trail is the begging of an ascent of the South side of Mt Adams. Sometimes called "Southern…read moreSpur". Waiting for the gravel road to melt out is the hardest part of accessing this trail. It starts in the trees an eventually peters out and gives way to snow, and the lower parts of the mountain. Once you're nearing the lunch counter, this is no trail, bro. You gotta route-find for yourself!

This is a great first-summit and a great intro to mountaineering! (the South Spur route)…read more The hardest part of climbing Adams is waiting for the road to thaw out, it keeps snow well into summer. There is excellent camping at a large flat area below the false summit, known as "the lunchcounter". There is also incredible glissading from said false summit. In good conditions you can glissade all the way from the summit back to camp, YES! Make sure you take a blue bag, no shitting above treeline!

This is a great, secluded trail on the North Side of Adams…read more That means it's on the opposite side from the South Side. Y'know, the crowded side. There aren't many people out here. The road out isn't the best, but can probably be done with a "normal" car. Snow drifts persist late into the season, so make sure you have good beta. The trail winds up the mountain, eventually dumping you into alpine meadows at 5.5 miles. Lots of great camping here. Free, too.

What a wonderful under the radar waterfall this is...Beaver Falls!…read more Located 6 miles east of Clatskanie, Oregon, this area near the Columbia River is beautiful. Let's get straight to the heart of what Beaver Falls is all about... If you plug "Beaver Falls Trailhead" into Google Maps, you'll have no problem finding it. Then just park along the side of Highway 30 and hike 1/3rd of a mile through the forest to the base of the falls. It's that easy. When I visited on a Thursday in early afternoon of July, there was hardly anyone around which was good for taking quality photos. Best of all, you can swim in the waters. So definitely bring a bathing suit, towel and a pair of water shoes so the rocks won't hurt your feet while entering the pool beneath Beaver Falls. The water is cold but once you jump in and get comfortable, it's a terrific setting. There's also a long rope where you can swing across and splash down below. It's great for kids (and adults too, lol) to have playful times. For me, I was content soaking in the pool and appreciating the surroundings. More info... - It's free to visit. - Cell phone reception works fine. - You can walk underneath the falls! This is a Must-Do. You can capture some amazing moments standing beside Beaver Falls. It's not hard or dangerous and offers a unique perspective. - Beaver Falls is just one of many outstanding waterfalls situated around Oregon and especially near the Columbia River. There's also Lower Lewis River Falls, Panther Creek Falls and Spirit Falls, to name a few. - You can spend a few hours hanging out or as little as 30 - 40 minutes. It depends on your time horizon. But overall, it's really pleasant to be here that I'd suggest bringing snacks, lunch and maybe having a picnic. This Beaver Falls is absolutely so much fun to hang out at. When you can swim in the waters, swing from a rope and even walk underneath the falls, It makes for a worthwhile summer visit.

Just went to visit this hike, I've done it before and the expierence was amazing. Went last week…read moreand the bridge was close so it cut out hike short but the view was beautiful and worth it

A very unique and beautiful area to visit!…read more The trailhead has a nice parking area, with bathrooms. The trail to the winding, aqua blue stream is wide and well maintained. You can view the main attraction from trails on both sides, as well as looking down from the bridge. We took the trails on both sides of the water. The trail across the bridge is much easier to traverse, and winds down to the (closed down) suspension bridge. The opposite side leads down beyond the suspension to the waters edge, but even to get down to that point isn't for the faint of heart. It includes a narrow, steep downhill trek...including a section over running water (with a wire handrail for support). Once you arrive at the water at the bottom you can view the suspension bridge above, and if you dare, the waterfall below. We did attempt to continue on a little ways down the trail from there, but as reviews describe, the next section is even steeper with a very loose and dangerous footing. I got vertigo trying to look over the edge at the falls right before that section, so continuing on was a huge no. I'm sure that many people without height woes have no issues moving on, but if you're like me, the trail ends there. This area is stunning. The waters and canyon are a site that pictures simply cannot do justice. Highly recommend!!