Hello Everyone!

This past Saturday, students and community members braved the cold temperatures and came out to experience Quest’s 2nd annual Human Powered Winter Festival and 1st winter 5k.  The day started off on the right foot, literally, with our 5k run, finished 1st by Jesse Miller with a time of 26′14 05.  As the day continued, partipants experienced hands on learning through a variety of clinics, and even had the opportunity to whip around a track while on a ride with a sled dog team.  Check out pictures from the festival and 5k, as well as pictures from all other courses and events on our photo site  www.buquestphotos.org.

Up and Coming this week:

@2/3: Climbing Clinic: Winter Gear 3-5p

Want to learn more about gear that is essential to ice climbers and mountaineers?  Join Quest in Walter Simon Hall (the Quest office) for a beginners look into the different equipment that makes cold weather climbing so unique. This informative session is FREE for all Bloomsburg students and community members.

@2/4: Night Kayak Sledding and Games 9p-12a

If the winter weather cooperates, this event will consist of sledding on upper campus in Quest’s  Kayaks and playing different games in the snow.   If there is no snow, there is still plenty of fun to be had by all.  We will be playing different favorites such as capture the flag, man hunt, and other fun and entertaining games that Quest is so famous for.  FREE for all students. 

*2/6: Ice Climbing 9a-5p

Join Quest as we venture out to Ricketts Glen for some of the best ice climbing in the state.  If the weather cooperates, the waterfalls at Ricketts Glen will become beautiful ice pillars just begging to be climbed.  This ice adventure is sure to be a great trip and will educate participants on the use of crampons and ice axes. The trip costs $25 which includes transportation to Ricketts Glen and all equipment needed for climbing.

*2/7 Ricketts Glen Winter Hike 10a-5p

Come and check out the beautiful ice formations that make Ricketts Glen such an amazing place to be over the cold months.  If trails are icey or snowcovered, partiscipants will get the oppertuinty to use crampons/snowshoes as they enjoy one of PA most beautiful outdoor areas.  The cost of this hike is $25 and no experience is necessary.
 

@=Free Event-Pre registration requested

*=Eligible for Season Pass

Most Quest Trips require no previous training and most equipment is provided.  Quest courses require pre-registration either in person, by mail, phone, or the website.

 Special Events:

3 Peaks of the Cascades 6/12-20:  Join us this summer as we attempt to climb three of the cascade’s stratovolcanoes; Mount St. Helens, South and Middle Sister, and Mt. Hood. We will cover a variety of terrain from volcanically devastated forest to high alpine meadows to glaciers on Oregon’s largest mountain. We’ll be doing a mixture of car and backcountry camping in one of the most wild and beautiful parts of the country. This is a fantastic trip for strong solid hikers with a go-getter attitude who want to enter the world of mountaineering.  For more information on this trip, check out our website.

Climbing Clinics: New this semester, Quest will be providing Climbing Clinics FREE for both students and community members!  These clinics will provide you with the information you want and need to know about climbing.  Whether you’re 17 or 71, you dont want to miss out on on this awesome opportunity clinics.  NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!  Our first clinic will be held Feb. 3, from 3-5 in the Quest office (Walter Simon Hall) on campus.  Any questions?  Email us at stquest.bloomu.edu.

Quest Summer Camps: We’re very excited to once again announce the return of our popular summer camps.  Held throughout the summer, these camps provide opportunities for children ages 9-17, with a 1:5 instructor to camper ratio, to experience the adventure of the outdoors through a variety of both educational and adventure based activities.  Look for more information on our Summer Camp page on our website.

Congratulations to everyone who came out to participate in Quest’s first winter 5k.  Although the temperatures topped out at a wopping 20 degrees F, there was a great turn out and everyone seemd to enjoy the challenge.  Posted below are the times for theose individuals who completed the course.  Keep an eye out for next years Human Powered Winter Festival and
Quest’s 2nd annual 5k.

1.       26’14 05 Jesse Miller
2.       28’40 93 Mike Rieder
3.       31’53 87 Ian McCurdy
4.       31’59 93 Jamer McLaughlin
5.       32’12 65 Tom Ruch
6.       32’24 81 Darrin Kass
7.       33’04 96 Jen Stec-Gagliardi
8.       33’34 40 Rick Hueholt
9.       34’32 78 Joe Andreacci
10.   34’42 65 Brock Saylor
11.   35’29 84 Kenny Pallis
12.   36’48 08 Brian Vargo
13.   37’21 37 John Dunkelbercer
14.   37’30 11 Rickelle Fessler
15.   37’34 08 Robert Muscovitch
16.   38’51 52 Meredith Michael
17.   38’58 81 Emily Haas
18.   39’18 58 Steve Sassaman
19.   40’06 43 Barbara Kent
20.   43’22 43 Jim Shields
21.   46’06 46 Brain Wauwroski
22.   49’59 96 Jennifer Cughan
23.   51’00 40 Kyle Grow
24.   Sonja Sampsell

Hello Everyone!

The upcoming semester is looking to be a busy one, full of some awesome courses, extended trips, and events!  New for the Early 2010 season, Quest will be offering participants our first ever Season Pass!  For more information on this great offer, check out the season pass page on our website.  Be sure to check out our Human Powered Winter Fest and 5k this Saturday from 11a-4p held at our climbing wall located on Bloomsburg’s upper campus.  This is a rain or shine (or snow or lack of) type of event so dress for the elements.  This festival is FREE event open to both students and community members (although there is a fee for the dog sled rides as well as the 5k), so get outdoors and learn about cross country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and much more!

Up and Coming this week:

@1/27: Full Moon Upper Campus Hike/Cross country ski 9p-12p

Join Quest instructors on Bloomsburg University’s upper campus for a fun night of hiking.  We will be exploring some of the beautiful fields and wooded areas that many students  likely never knew existed.  It is sure to be a great time , and will better show the rustic side of  Bloomsburg’s Campus.  This event is FREE for all students.   

1/30: Human Powered Winter Fest and 5k 11a-4p

Click on the link above for more information!

@2/3: Climbing Clinic: Winter Gear 3-5p

Want to learn more about gear that is essential to ice climbers and mountaineers?  Join Quest in Walter Simon Hall (the Quest office) for a beginners look into the different equipment that makes cold weather climbing so unique. This informative session is FREE for all Bloomsburg students and community members.

@=Free Event-Pre registration requested

Most Quest Trips require no previous training and most equipment is provided.  Quest courses require pre-registration either in person, by mail, phone, or the website.

 Special Events:

Climbing Clinics: New this semester, Quest will be providing Climbing Clinics FREE for both students and community members!  These clinics will provide you with the information you want and need to know about climbing.  Whether you’re 17 or 71, you dont want to miss out on on this awesome opportunity clinics.  NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!  Our first clinic will be held Feb. 3, from 3-5.  Any questions?  Email us at stquest.bloomu.edu.

Quest Summer Camps: Were very excited to once again announce the return of our popular summer camps.  Held throughout the summer, these camps provide opportunities for children ages 9-17, with a 1:5 instructor to camper ratio, to experience the adventure of the outdoors through a variety of both educational and adventure based activities.  Look for more information at our Human Powered winter Fest and 5k on January 30th, or on our website (information coming January 30th).