The Mount St. Helens Institute is proud to announce the 2009 Volcano U! and Guided Climb Series.  Join us as we explore and learn about Mount St. Helens and the Northwest's amazing volcanic landscapes. 

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON JANUARY 15, 2009 AT 9:00 AM PST. 

Guided Climbs:

July 3, July 10, July17, July 24,  August 6, August 14, August 21, and August 28- Guided Climbs with Geology/Ecology Interpretation, $100 per person.

April 4-- Winter Climb, Henry Panter, $150 per person

June 27 -- Geology from On High, Dr. Larry Mastin, $150 per person

August 8 --Geology from on High, Dr. Tom Pierson, $150 per person

Biology/Ecology/Forestry:

April 25-- Spring Wildflowers in the Columbia River Gorge, Bill Sullivan, $85 per person

July 18--Life Returns to the Heart of the Blastzone--Dr. John Bishop, $85 per person

October 10 -- Mushroom Hunting at the Volcano, Maggie Rogers, $85 per person

Astronomy:

August 15/16 -- Stargazer Party at Coldwater Ridge Campout, $20 per person

History:

June 13-- Spirit Lake:  Life Before the Eruption, Christine Colasurdo, $75 per person

Photography:

August 15 -- Seeing the Volcano through a Photographer's Eye, Tom Iraci and Dave Seescholtz, $100 per person

Recreation:

January 31/March 7/8 -- Snow Camping in the Cascades-- Two part class and field experience, Henry Panter, $150 per person

June 27 -- Kayaking on Coldwater Lake, Peter Frenzen, Monument Scientist, $75

July 11/July 18 -- Two Part Family Fishing Seminar, Jeff Marso, $100 for 1 adult and 1 child

August 8/9-- Kayaking on Coldwater Lake, Bob Appling and Katherine Bilyeu, $75 per person