The Kilt & The Volcano

**HeathBar** · 11th September 07, 02:15 PM

I love your photos. I only got as far as the visitors center. However, I don't think that is Mt Rainier in the background. I think that might be Mt Hood in Oregon.

**slohairt** · 11th September 07, 02:27 PM

Great shots! You really are Retro Red!

You look like a younger version of a professor I had, by the name of Séamas Ó Dochartaigh! Consider it a compliment as he was very cool. You wouldn't by any chance be related to Ó Dochartaigh/(O')Doherty clan?

**demobud** · 11th September 07, 02:28 PM

Good pics! Thanks for sharing.

Heathbar, from Red's view that should be Mt. Rainier to the northeast. Mt. Hood is more to the southeast.

**McMurdo** · 11th September 07, 02:33 PM

Great photos Red, I remember when it went up May 18, 1980. Thanks for sharing your holiday with us.

**Retro Red** · 11th September 07, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by HeathBar

I don't think that is Mt Rainier in the background. I think that might be Mt Hood in Oregon.

Seeing as this was my first visit to Washington, I can't say that I'm certain that that is Mt Rainier. What I do know is we exited I-5 & approached Mount St Helens from its western side & we were hiking on the blast side which was the northern face of the mountain, so whatever mountain that is is a bit to the north & east of Mount St Helens, which is why I was thinking it's Mt Rainier.

Can any local folks help us out here?
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**demobud** · 11th September 07, 03:11 PM

From your view across the lake it should be Rainier, to the almost due east would be Mt. Adams and Mt. Hood is waaay to the southeast a little bit farther than the distance to Rainier.

**HeathBar** · 11th September 07, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by Retro Red

Seeing as this was my first visit to Washington, I can't say that I'm certain that that is Mt Rainier. What I do know is we exited I-5 & approached Mount St Helens from its western side & we were hiking on the blast side which was the northern face of the mountain, so whatever mountain that is is a bit to the north & east of Mount St Helens, which is why I was thinking it's Mt Rainier.

Can any local folks help us out here?
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In the panoramic shot, it appears that you are facing south towards the blast zone. And that seems to be the same mountain in your other shots. And Mt. Hood is the only one south of St. Helens. Mt. Adams is due east of St. Helens. Forgive me if I sound a little persnickity. It's not my intention. My wife grew up in the Yakima Valley. On clear days she could see Rainier, St. Helens, and Adams. She remembers quite well the day of the eruption. They all thought it was the end of the world. Day turned to night and ash clogging the streets. I'll have to show her your photos. She got a kick out of the Rainier ones.

**demobud** · 11th September 07, 03:27 PM

My apologies Heath, I got turned around, you are right, it appeared to me to be looking northeast but the view is towardsthe crater. Oops!

**McClef** · 11th September 07, 03:30 PM

Impressive pictures - beautiful yet foreboding.

**Hamish** · 11th September 07, 03:55 PM

Incredibly beautiful shots of an awe-inspiring volcano.

Just to throw my spanner in the works, I was going to suggest that the mountain in question might just be Baker!

In 2003, I went up Hood (as far as Timberline Lodge) and so am aware of its location in Oregon and, travelling from Portland to Seattle by train, I am sure we were able to see Baker, St. Helens and Rainer. Then, from the top of the Seattle Space Needle, Baker is visible on a clear day.

OK! I admit I was in the area for less than a week, and some of you guys know it like the backs of your hands, but no-one has suggested poor ol' Baker and so I thought I should!