Mount+St.+Helens

In this article you will read many things. You will read about what requirements are necessary at the volcano.

Where is Mount St Helens located? Mount St Helens is located approximately fifty miles northeast of Portland Oregon in Washington.”Google maps” Does Mount St Helens have tours? Yes Mount St Helens does have tours. Mount St Helens has helicopter tours, which take thirty minutes. These tours fly over toutle river valley, rocky mountain elk foundation elk reserve, past coldwater and up to Mount St Helens snow capped crater.” Recreation, helicopter tours, http://mountsthelens.com/recreation.html”

What is the history of Mount St Helens last eruption?  “May 18, a Sunday, dawned bright and clear. At 7 am (PDT), USGS volcanologist David A. Johnston, who had Saturday night duty at an observation post about 6 miles north of the volcano, radioed in the results of some laser-beam measurements he had made moments earlier that morning. Even considering these measurements, the status of Mount St. Helens' activity that day showed no change from the pattern of the preceding month. Volcano-monitoring data--seismic, rate of bulge movement, sulfur-dioxide gas emission, and ground temperature--revealed no unusual changes that could be taken as warning signals for the catastrophe that would strike about an hour and a half later. About 20 seconds after 8:32 a.m. Helens suddenly began to collapse, triggering a rapid and tragic train of events that resulted in widespread devastation and the loss of 57 people, including volcanologist Johnston.” “History and fun facts of mt st Helens, http://mountsthelens.com/history-1.html”

Can you hike Mount St Helens? Yes but you are required to have certain things when you do hike the trails on Mount St Helens Other recreational activities-biking, climbing, fishing, water sports, horseback riding, wild life viewing and winter activities ”’mount st Helens breathtaking views of an active volcano,http://visitmtsthelens.com/destinations/mount-st-helens.html”

What are the requirements to hike Mount St Helens? Dust Mask - Cover your mouth and nose in the event of ash fall or blowing dust Goggles or Sunglasses with Side Shields Sunscreen - The Sun reflecting off of snow and ash is intense. Avoid contact lenses, as blowing ash and dust can be a problem. Hat, & Climbing Boots - Sturdy, comfortable hiking boots and gaiters to keep out snow and ash. Map, Compass, Route Markers - Use them to know where you are and where you are going. Be sure to tell someone at home of your plans. First Aid Kit - You may need to come to your own rescue, or help someone else. Be prepared! <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Knife - Handy for all kinds of purposes, especially the type with extra tools. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Extra Food and Water - Bring at least two quarts of water per person. No water is available at Climbers Bivouac or on the climbing route. Carry plenty of food to snack on all day. Reduce packaging to eliminate trash. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Extra Clothing - A beautiful sunny morning can turn into a cold rainy afternoon. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Emergency signal device <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Emergency Shelter - Yes, you planned to be out on one very long day. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Flashlight, extra batteries, and bulb - A necessity when the day is short and the trail is long. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">There are many trails to hike. Each of these trails have different lengths. The shortest trail is three miles; the longest is seventy five miles. “Resource guide,http://mountsthelens.com/hiking.html”

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">How often does Mount St Helens erupt? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">By the recorded eruptions Mount St Helens seems to erupt about every forty years, so I think were due for another. Is Mount St Helens active? Yes Mount St Helens is active. Every now and then Mount St Helens spews ash and that’s why so much gear is required for hiking or climbing. “History and fun facts-mt st Helens,http://mountsthelens.com/history-1.html”

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Do you need permits or passes? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You do indeed need a pass or permit. Passes and permits are needed to hike the trails, use designated picnic areas and other recreational areas. They are also needed at boat launches for the lake and the interpretative sites on national forests. ‘Mount st Helens national volcanic monument, usda.gov/mountsthelens”

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Where can I stay if I want to visit Mount st Helens? <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">No matter how you want to stay, rugged outdoors, home cooked meals, there are many choices in the Mount st Helens region. If you want to stay in a home like place there are many hotels available. Or if youd like to stay in the rugged outdoors, the mound st Helens region has many campgrounds and rv parks.” visitmtsthelens.com, where to stay”

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