2010 season opens: Mt St Helens in drag

It looked like a record turnout today for the annual Mother's Day climb of MSH. I never saw more dresses and more fun hats on climbers than yesterday ...200+ folks in drag.   Here's Frank and me near the trailhead.

Many downhill speed virgins were in our group today - including Frank M, Ray B, Jeff G - who got to experience the ultimate joy skiing or shredding off the summit and down the side of this volcano.   I predict they'll never walk down this slope again. 

My red hat continued to earn the top prize for best hat on the mountain. 

To see the crowd, outrageous outfits,  more pics and flicks, surf here.