US-11 Helens Pop - Mount St Helens via Monitor Ridge

Mt. St. Helens isn’t just a climb — it’s a walk into the story of a living volcano. In this episode of Off You Pop, we take you from the quiet forest of Climber’s Bivouac to the boulder fields, ash slopes, and the jagged crater rim of US11: the Helens Pop.You’ll learn why this route is a Blisterpop classic, how the 1980 eruption reshaped the landscape, and what it means to climb through a place defined by destruction and renewal. We break down the full route — forest warmup, hands‑on boulder scrambling, the loose pumice grind, and the final push to the steaming crater rim — with the pacing, psychology, and clarity you need for a safe, meaningful ascent.If you’ve ever wanted to stand on the edge of creation, this is your guide.  US11. Mt. St. Helens. A climb into the mouth of a volcano.Plan your Pop at blisterpopadventures.com.Support the show