Wow. Just looking at those photos is intimidating enough. Super kudos going your way!
That is so awesome. My sister and her family lived in Seattle for a few years... sadly, they aren't there now (sadly for me, anyway). I'd love to go back, as well.
And I have been there, hiking with friends and having the worst time of it. Here it's just up Scolty or Clachnaben, but still. It's harder work than I'm used to doing. I walk a lot-- everywhere, in fact-- but climbing uses different muscles, dang it! =D
And my thesis currently feels like a mountain. Thanks for this word of encouragement. 
Fantastic!
If I am anywhere near Mt. St. Helens on my trip, I will endeavor to replicate your achievement
That is terrific that you climbed that. I was blessed by being able to see that mountain before and after the volcano eruption.
I get to that area for work about 5 times a year. Now after reading this I must do it myself.
That is awesome! Especially sliding down... You should watch the documentary, Blindsight. It's incredible and so moving.
Howdy--you stopped over by my photo blog, so I thought I'd visit yours. Congrats on reaching the summit--you worked hard to get there! I bet the slide down was fun, though!!!
Wow I'm impressed!
I agree that much of life is your mountain climbing experience.
How true. How true.
It's always inspiring to see this last picture!
Beautiful pics! What a great accomplishment.
The cool part about this hike is that I didn't have to be an athlete to do it. Coordinated, yes, but not toned, and not accustomed to exercise. Where there's a will, there's a way!
Keep climbing, Amie! You'll get there!
Ultratoast, if you can, you must! You will never regret it!
Hey, me, too, Beth! I have a photo I took in 1981, a month before she first (in my lifetime) blew. After this hike, she blew again. I look forward to going back and seeing the changes.
Mama Bird, I have just now put Blindsight on my Netflix list; thanks for the recommendation.
The slide was definitely the best part; had to keep getting up to warm up the butt, though (imagine sitting on ice for an hour and a half!) If you go, be sure to bring builder's grade bags; they rock!
zowie! i've trudged up some of the foothill mountains of the rockies but never a volcano and certainly not as high as st. helens is. congrats on not giving up and getting to have your slide down the mountain. what i wouldn't give for 1.5 hours of sliding down a hill 
perhaps someday i'll look back on these past 4 years of doing my undergrad degree and getting employed where i really want to be one of those things that i worked for and toward...especially after i finish my masters.
Great post! And what an awesome lesson for the kids!
Those are some amazing photos! What an accomplishment!
Wow! That's pretty impressive!!!
Thanks for grabbing a button! It looks great here
I'm adding you to my blogroll!
What a super post! Awesome photos!
OK, so that does look pretty. I hope I can handle yellowstone. there is no cool snow there, though?
Yeah, Yellowstone is a bit warmer, heehee.
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