Grizzly Lake is the story of a young boy that ran away from home, troubled by poor grades at school and not allowed to spend his summer vacation with other kids. He, with the help of another boy, used every trick they could and joined a group of YMCA boys going to Mount St. Helens. They make it to the camp at Spirit Lake and meet the legendary Harry S. Truman. Grizzly Lake has numerous twists and turns that reveal some of the many beauties of Mount St. Helens. Lost and alone on a moonless night and high up the mountain, he learns, no matter how far he runs, his troubles follow.