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Washington
Meghann Grah
Hikes,
Washington
Meghann Grah
How to Train to Climb Mount St. Helens
Climbing Mount St. Helens is by permit only, but between July and September, the climb doesn’t require technical mountain climbing skills. That means that if you can hike long, steep, distances and snag a permit, you can summit this active volcano!
Hikes,
Washington
Meghann Grah
Hikes,
Washington
Meghann Grah
How to Train to Thru-Hike the Enchantments
As beautiful as the Enchantments are, thru-hiking here shouldn’t be done on a whim. It’s a grueling 18-mile trek, best done with preparation and training. It’s as rewarding as it is difficult, and along the way, you’ll be treated to some of Washington’s finest alpine lakes and rugged mountains.
