Ascent via South Spur is a long but nontechnical snow route. Elevation and fast-changing weather demand caution and preparedness. Excellent guided climb for beginners. Easton Glacier route is moderate, but lined with crevasses. Popular climb, but it requires glacier travel and crevasse-rescue skills.
Storms can hit any time.
Sitkum Glacier route is straightforward and nontechnical, but fraught with the usual dangers. Its central location in the Cascade range provides an exceptional panoramic view from the summit. Inexperienced climbers without a guide can forget it. It offers four common routes ranging from challenging to nontechnical, the latter relatively easy for a big peak. Mount St. Helens.