Trip Distance: 30 mi/48 km
Trip Elevation: 2,700 ft/823 m
Season: July-September
Custom Dates Available: Give us a call or send us an email to schedule a trip.
Cost: *Price includes guides, transportation, permits, trekking poles, ropes, ice ax, climbing harness, crampons, food, tents, and all cooking equipment.
Group Size: Minimum of three people
About the Hike:
This trip will take you through old growth forest, lakes, streams, waterfalls, blow-down zones and will provide views of Spirt Lake, Pumice Plain, Johnson Ridge Observatory and Mount St. Helens.
Skill Level:
This is a challenging backpacking trip. Similar and previous backpacking experience is required. Hikers must be in peak physical condition.
Learning Objectives:
- Leave No Trace Principles
- Equipment selection and maintenance
- Optimal clothing/layer systems
- Proper fitting/packing a backpack
- Route selection
- Pacing
- Navigation (map/compass)
- Weather assessment
- Site selection
- Water filtration
- Stove usage and maintenance
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