Mount St. Helens Institute’s 2014 programs are now open for registration. Programs range from field seminars to guided climbs and guided educational adventures for all ages and abilities.
Journey to one of the few growing glaciers (Crater Glacier) in the world on the “Into the Crater” overnight program. Explore above the tree line with an archaeologist as you learn Lawetlat’la’s (Mount St. Helens’) cultural significance. Climb to the crater rim with a trained geologist, or traverse the blast zone on the Awesome Hike.
Forage and learn how to identify edible mushrooms. Gain an eye-level view of Crater Glacier and lava domes on the Crater View Climb. Hike an old-growth forest and travel to Spirit Lake, all in one day, with a veteran Mount St. Helens scientist.
For more information on these and other programs, visit mshinstitute.org
Fees collected for MSHI’s guided programs go toward ensuring a safe, educational and enjoyable adventure for participants, supporting more than 160 volunteers and helping to develop MSHI’s youth education programs. A portion of MSHI’s guided climb, guided hike and field seminar fees are tax-deductible.
The Mount St. Helens Institute is always seeking out volunteers to help engage volcano visitors, remove invasive species and assist hikers and climbers on and around Mount St. Helens. For more information on volunteering, email info@mshinstitute.org.
