We Climbed to the Top of Mount St. Helens - Yes, the One that Exploded in 1980!

I just completed this climb 9.9.2022, hardest single day, physically, of my life. I have run 50k ultramarathons for comparison. Your video honestly made this look easy! For that matter, you make all of the hikes you do look easy!! It is a testament to you and your family that you are able to complete them, while doing so enjoyably. I wish to someday have a family such as yours, with both values and shared interests. Thank you for continuing to put out such amazing videos. God bless.

Got to speak with that guy when I summitted last summer. He said he had summitted early in the morning and spent the whole day up there guiding and educating other hikers. Definitely helped me with the final push to the summit when I was completely exhausted. The volunteers at the Mt. St. Helen's Institute are really dedicated!

Wow. An outstanding video! This one had it all. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy the fruits of your labor and your accomplishment.

Randy, Since the eruption in 1980, I have only been to Windy Ridge (overlooking Spirit Lake) and Johnston Ridge Observatory. I remember Mt. St. Helens and Spirit Lake every summer in the 1960s growing up nearby. I was Shane’s age the first time I hiked in the Ape Cave, and we went to Mt. St. Helens in the winter at a Sno-Park above Spirit Lake every year in the 60s (was where the lower part of crater is now). This is an amazing video you made with the 360° camera of your hike, you make us feel like we are on it. Welcome to the Washington State we know and great views of Spirit Lake, Mount Rainier and Mount Adams, as well as Mt. Hood and Jefferson. Nice touch at the end visiting 1980 photos and Coldwater Lake. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS AMAZING CLIMB WITH US, . . . Mike

those boys are troopers. took my nieces & nephew up angel's landing in 101+ temps. my nephew and one of the nieces topped it with me with little complaints. kids are so resilient given a challenge. congrats to you fellas on summiting!

Congratulations to you all! What a fantastic accomplishment. The views from the top were just stunning. Taking lots of notes, LOL. The outro with you and Shane was so awesome. You could feel the love and pride you two shared on this adventure. So cool. Have a fantastic week dear friend <3

Thank you Randy, Shane and friends. Mount St. Helens is truly an amazing hike. It was definitely strenuous and quite fun at the same time. The views were breathtaking. I was so proud of your accomplishment... God Speed to all. .. Robin 🙂

Love the videos man! You give off such a great vibe it’s awesome!

Great job! I still remember hearing the mountain explode when I was a child. I summited last (summer and winter) in 2001, in my 30's. I tried again in 2019 to re-live my youth and summit again with 3 failures, never getting past the bolder field. I have a love-hate relationship with this mountain. Great video.

Congrats! Enjoyed this so much. I’m estranged from my son but we were very close like you and your son way back when. Cherish the moments as I can tell that you are.

Made It! Summited on 7/16 on a gorgeous day. First, congrats your second summit. What a special memory to share with your son. Second, excellent job on capturing your ascent to the crater. After completing this hike, I can’t even imagine filming it as well. I think you definitely captured the beauty of this adventure but also showed the grueling the nature of it too. I do want to thank you. I planned on doing this hike solo during our family vacation to Washington State. However, after watching this video it inspired me to challenge my two older boys (15 and 13) and have them accompany me. I have done hard hikes with them but nothing to this extreme. I am so happy I did. My oldest was all for it and, honestly, it barely phased him. I was so incredibly impressed. My middle was pretty hesitant because he wasn’t sure he could make it and knew it would be exhausting. He struggled, especially towards the top, but lots of breaks and encouragement and he made it. I still don’t know what my true thoughts are on this “hike”. I am using the term hike loosely. This hike plain and simple kicked my butt both mentally and physically. Not physical exhaustion but rather being bruised and battered. At the beginning of the boulder scramble, I simply wasn’t paying attention and stepped wrong and lodged my foot and ankle between two rocks. It caused me to lose balance and as I was falling I was certain I was going to snap my leg due how I was falling and my foot being immobilized. God was with me because all I suffered was some bruises and scrapes. I wish that was my only injury. I smacked my knee at full force into a boulder on the descent. Then there was the constant stumbling on the descent with the ash and loose rocks getting stuck under my feet. Like I said above, this one was just so mentally draining to me. I haven’t even talked about the endless boulder field and that last 1/4 mile of ash to summit. With all that being said, I am blessed to have been able to complete this and blessed to have completed it with my sons. It was an amazing accomplishment and an amazing site to look down into the crater from the summit. I will cherish this memory for as long as I can remember. Just not sure I will ever want to do it again.

Great video! We ran into your group on the climb. Great chatting with you and so awesome to have this recap of that beautiful day!

Your two words “amazing accomplishment “ truly summed up this hike! Congratulations to you both and to your hike mates for reaching and exploring the summit. I loved the beautiful views along the hike, especially in the wooded areas before hitting the tree line and tundra. Thank you for a wonderful edit and for sharing this with us. Take care always!

Another great video! Thanks for bringing us along…I drove near this area in 1981 and the ash was plowed along the roads like a snow bank!

Another great video and adventure with your family and friends. Keep up the good work, Randy!

Another great video. Thanks Randy!!! Keep them coming!!!

I love love love your videos. You're simply providing an educational experience for your audience and having a wonderful time with your family. Very positive attitude!

This place is magnificent! Watching this just makes me feel good! Fantastic upload bud.👌👌

Another excellent video. I had no idea that the views from the top of Mt. St. Helens were like that. I hope that you continue to pursue challenging hikes like this one because not only does it provide for great subject matter, it also gives me hope that someday I can do the same.

Awesome video, thank you!!!!