Mount St Helens Winter Camping

Experience Mt. St. Helens in winter on this 2 day/1 night adventure. Learn the skills needed for safe and successful winter camping on this beginner friendly trip.

2 Day

No Experience Necessary

Snowshoeing, Camping, and Backpacking

Camp at 4000 Ft. for Spectular Views

We Provide the Guide, Transportation, Shoeshoes, Meals, and More

$540.00

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Snow Camp on Mt. St. Helens

Join us for a two-day winter camping adventure on the snowy slopes of Mt. Saint Helens. Snowshoe to camp at 4000′ for spectacular views without the bugs and crowds. We’ll also be teaching winter shelter building and the skills you need to stay comfortable and safe overnight in the backcountry. During downtime you’ll have the option of snowshoeing to gain elevation and a panorama of the mountain and its pristine surroundings.

Experience Level

Your guides will teach you everything you need to know about using snowshoes, winter camping, and backpacking. No experience necessary!

Participants must be able to snowshoe up to 7 miles a day up moderate to steep inclines while carrying a 40lb (or heavier) pack.

What's Included?
  • A professional guide
  • Transportation
  • Snowshoes
  • Trekking poles
  • Meals
    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
    • Tea and coffee
  • Group camping gear
    • Kitchen shelter
    • Backpacking tent
    • Stove and fuel canisters
    • Toilet paper and waste bags
    • Small travel trowel
What Do I Need to Bring?
  • Clothing appropriate for two days in winter weather conditions. This trip will run in all weather, unless conditions are unsafe.
  • Personal backpacking gear
  • Winter sleep system
  • Sturdy, warm, and waterproof shoes
  • Snacks

A full packing list will be provided after booking.

Meeting Location

We depart from our office at 121 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060. Note, our office entrance is located below and behind the storefronts in downtown Troutdale. Turn left off the main street immediately after the “Gateway to the Gorge” arch to access the lower parking lot.

​Please contact us if you would like to meet your guides at the trailhead on Mt. St. Helens.

Cancellation Policy

Please review our company cancellation policy before booking your trip.

​We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip cost.

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Professional Guides

Our guides are knowledgeable, friendly, and want you to have the best trip possible.

All Essentials Are Included

We want you to have an excellent trip. We’ll bring professional snowshoes, trekking poles, meals, and group camping gear so you can spend more time enjoying the trip.

Bring suitable clothing for the weather, excellent shoes, and personal backpacking gear and snacks. Our team will help ensure you know what to bring and what’s provided to make the most of your adventure. Have questions? Ask us anytime.

Transportation

We’ll meet at our location in Troutdale, Oregon, not far from PDX Airport, and leave from there to our destination.