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Climbing Mount St. HelensMount St. Helens Climbing Update[Last Updated: 27 July 2008]Spring / Summer Climbing Access: Unstable cornices (snow overhangs) remain on the crater rim (please see climbing page and scroll down to cornice photo). Forest Road 81-830 to Climber's Bivouac is now open. Forest Road 83 (access to Lava Canyon) remains closed at Marble Mtn Snopark. 2008 Climbing Permit Sales Begin February 1, 2008: Permits for the April 1 through October 31 climbing fee season are sold online, in-advance on a first-come, first-served basis through the Mount St. Helens Institute. Climber's Register has been moved to the Lone Fir Resort, 16806 Lewis River Road, Cougar, WA. (360) 238-5210. Permits are required above 4800 foot elevation on the volcano year round. During the Nov 1 to March 31 winter climbing season permits are available at no charge by self-registration at the Climber's Register. Climbing Contact UsImmediate Assistance
Climbing Contact Web Form** February 1, 2008 - Attention Climbers ** Due to the heavy volume of email being received by the Monument and the Mount St. Helens Institute, we are experiencing substantial delays in responding to Mount St. Helens Climbing email. For information about how to obtain a climbing permit please see the Frequently Asked Questions.
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