Climbing
Mount St. Helens is open to 100 climbers daily from March 31 to October 31, with most using the Monitor Ridge route starting at the Climbers Bivouac on the south side of the mountain. The route gains 4,500 feet in five miles to the crater rim at an elevation of 8,365 feet. Round-trip climbing time is typically seven to twelve hours. Permits must be obtained in advance. Oregon Peak Adventuresoffers guided climbs. Permits are available at http://www.mshinstitute.org/
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