Bikepacking an Active Volcano - The St. Helens Epic

#bikepacking #washington #adventure #volcano #pacificnorthwest #oregon #drone #gopro #bicycletouring SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: Credit for the eruption footage: Fire Mountain: The Eruption and Rebirth of Mount St. Helens (2006) Footage obtained from This past weekend I bikepacked the St. Helens Epic: an 80 mile loop that climbs 12 thousand feet. The route is typically completed in 2-3 days. This is not a beginner bikepacking route. The steep climbing and rough trails make for a challenging ride and I would only recommend this intermediate level bikepackers. Water can be somewhat scarce in certain areas so make sure to bring at least 3-5 liters. In this video, I describe the significance of Mt St Helens and discuss the history of the 1980 eruption that killed 57 people and leveled 230 square miles of forest. Link to route: Links to all my gear: 0:00 The Eruption 2:05 The Plains of Abraham/Windy Ridge 4:33 The Boundary Trail 7:28 The Craggy Peak Descent 9:07 The Lewis River Trail 11:27 Swift Reservoir Instagram: TikTok: @dlamberton Check out my other adventures in Colorado and SoCal: