Welcome to the Mount St. Helens Institute
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The Mount St. Helens Institute wants you to explore the mountain with us this winter!
Climbing Permits available as of February 1, 2010. Click Here to Buy Permits
HELP us build a new Exhibit for Johnston Ridge Observatory! We need $65,000 to complete this almost half-million dollar project. We're almost there but we need your help. Donate Today!
To learn more about what we do, click on any of the following links:
Volcano Views and Brews-- a once per month lecture series at the Lucky Labrador in Portland. The full 2010 schedule has been announced!
Join us on February 16, 2010 for: "Ecology of Explosive Eruptions: A Chaitén-Mount St. Helens Comparison" with Charlie Crisafulli and Fred Swanson
Sunday Snowshoe Program--join us for one or all of our Sunday Snowshoe Adventures this winter. Space is limited so sign up soon!
Climbing Permits-- Climb Mount St. Helens! Permits are required until October 31. Permits for 2010 will go on sale on February 1 at 9:00 am Pacific time.
Field Seminars -- hands-on experiences at the mountain and in the forest. All programs are full-day and designed to help you understand Northwest Volcanic Landscapes! Take a peek at our list of 2010 classes. Registration for 2010 Field Seminars opens on February 1 at 9:00 am Pacific time.
Guided Climbs to the Crater Rim -- Guides will provide your permits and lead you to the rim and back offering ecological and geologic information along the way. Registration for 2010 Guided Climbs opens on February 1 at 9:00 am Pacific time.
Volunteer Programs
Trail Work Parties -- Check out the dates and places for our 2010 work party season. Registration for volunteer work parties will open in the middle of March
Conservation Corps -- one and two day or week-long trails and other maintenance volunteer projects. Bring your family, friendsm, co-workers or service club.
Volcano Volunteers-- Interpreters lead talks and walks at Mount St. Helens.
Mountain Stewards-- volunteers provide safety and interpretive information to climbers and help to maintain the sensitive climbing route and the Mount Margaret backcountry.
The Mount St. Helens Institute is supported by a wide variety of private and public organizations. Please patronize their businesses.
