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Climb Mount St. Helens

Have you been wanting to climb to the lip of this volcano but lack the confidence, conditioning and/or companions to complete it with? Here is a 7 week program to prepare you for this spectacular hike. We’ll meet once a week during most of July and August to build leg and core strength and cardiovascular conditioning. In addition, we’ll do 2 local day hikes to supplement the training: Red Pass on July 26 and Mount Si on August 9. Max 6 participants and 2 guides.

Training starts July 8. Climb is Saturday September 6.
Tuesdays 6 – 7:15 pm
Seward and Discovery Parks

Cost includes 7 sessions, 2 local hikes, climbing permit
and tax: $215
Transportation and food not included.

Overnight accommodation range: $18 - $90 pp

About the Hike
No specific equipment is required, but it is a steep hike with an elevation gain of 4,500 feet in just 5 miles. Most people complete the climb in 7 – 12 hours. We will spend the night in a motel near the trailhead in order to get an early start.

Visit this link for more in-depth information about Mount St. Helen’s. http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm/




Lack of activity destroys the good
condition of every human being, while
movement and methodical physical
exercise save it and preserve it.
~Plato