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Appalachian Trail Backpack
Backpack the Appalachian Trail with Quest! Challenge yourself to a weekend of adventure. Explore the terrain of the AT while you smile and laugh with friends, set up camp, and share stories with new companions over a warm fire. Stacy Gever describes the AT as “A place in the U.S. where the autumn air is cold but the trees stand multi-colored, I sit and stare at the lake ahead and the quiet landscape beyond the backs of my new friends. Everyone is happy my feet hurt but I never felt better. “I heard somewhere that it isn’t necessarily important to be strong, but to feel strong ~Chris Mccandless.” Sign up Today!

Backpacking-PA Grand Canyon
Hike through the Grand Canyon in Pennsylvania’s backyard! The PA Grand Canyon! Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Parks are on opposite sides of the Pine Creek Gorge, called the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. Many scenic vistas offer spectacular views into the 800-foot deep, glacially carved canyon. Learn more about the history of this canyon during a one dayhiking adventure.

Backpacking- Pinchot Trail
Lace up your hiking boots, grab a walking stick, and join Quest on the Pinchot Trail in Lackawanna State Forest. The Pinchot Trail is a 23 mile loop that Quest will be hiking over the weekend. This trail is conducive for both beginners and experienced backpackers. Discover the Pinchot Trial’s natural beauty along this trail as you pass through diverse forest types, scenic streams, wetlands, and an excellent vista from Big Pine Hill. More information will be posted soon.

Bike Maintenance
Join us as we tune our bikes for the spring! Bring your bike up and we’ll take a look at it. Great time to find a riding partner or learn more about mountain and road biking. Professional bike mechanic Nick Winterstein may also be back again!

Bouldering
Can you scurry up a rock as fast a squirrel? Join Quest for an afternoon of bouldering at Squirrel Rocks, located near the town of Lee. Climbs range from easy to extremely difficult. Beginners and advanced climbers can climb side by side on theses beautiful sandstone boulders. Quest will pick you up outside our office in front of Simon Hall on the Lower Campus. It is recommended that you go to the bouldering clinic.

Outdoor Bouldering Head to Squirrel rocks with Quest for a day of bouldering. Test your climbing skills as you scale boulders of all shapes and sizes. Participants will be challenged with the technical aspects of bouldering as well as the social. By relying on fellow participants for support you will place trust in new friends and will experience the rewards of team work. Sign up for this fun filled day today!
Camp on the Quad
Join Quest in its first Camp-out on the Quad! Spend a night sleeping outside, learning more about the great outdoors and meet other outdoor enthusiasts! Tents are provided!

Caving
Have you ever experienced true darkness? Come explore one of Pennsylvania’s unique geologic settings. During this program you will discover beautiful formations and unique environmental issues. See program prep form below for important items to bring with you on this program. Quest will pick you up outside our office in front of Simon Hall on the Lower Campus.

Do you truly know what lies beneath your feet? Come explore one of Pennsylvania’s unique geological settings. Upon descending into the ground you will discover beautiful formations, unique environmental issues, and explore the different passages whether crawling through tight spaces or standing in 30ft ballrooms

Caving
Come explore one of Pennsylvania’s unique geological settings. Upon descending underground, you will discover beautiful formations, unique environmental issues, and explore the different passages whether crawling through tight spaces or standing in 30ft ballrooms. We will also be teaching about caving ethics and the current information on White Nose Syndrome that is devastating the bat population.

Cross Country Skiing- Full Moon Campus
Have you ever skied in the moonlight? Take a break from your busy week and practice your cross country skiing techniques including the herringbone, snowplow, gliding and turning. No experience is necessary. Ski equipment provided. Meet at the Quest Equipment Room on Upper Campus at 9pm. Contact us for questions on what to bring and wear.

Cross Country Ski Tour- Crystal Lake
Have you ever woke up and found 3 inches of fresh snow outside your tent? Come learn how to winter camp in Mapleton Church, PA. Learn how to use a snow fluke to anchor your tent, heating methods and snow cave construction. The way you dress will be most important during this thrilling winter camping trip. Be sure to wear breathable, waterproof and insulating layers. We will be winter camping near a local cross country ski resort. After a blissful evening under the winter sky, we will warm up by cross country skiing at Crystal Lake Ski center. The facilities of the Ski center include an unusual natural setting of 960 acres of mountain woodlands at elevations from 1550 to 2100 feet, several lakes and ponds. We will return to Bloomsburg late in the afternoon on Sunday.
Quest has basic cross country skis, boots, and poles. There is a limited amount of equipment in various sizes, reserve a spot today. Crystal Lake Ski Center has more of a selection of skiing equipment available for rent for $15 dollars.

Cross Country Skiing
Weather permitting, Quest will be venturing out into the snow for a day of cross country skiing. Join us as we discuss and try out some technical cross country skiing maneuvers and spend the day gliding through the beautiful winter landscape. To learn more about cross country skiing in PA click here.


Culinary Hike
Are you sick and tired of boring GORP! Learn how to cook gourmet meals in the backcountry with a professional chef, Laura Bickhart. Learn healthy tips on cooking tasty treats and meals for hiking and other outdoor voyages. More information about this trip will be posted soon.

Danville Anchor Training
Take a trip to Danville with Quest to learn about climbing equipment, how to set up anchors for top rope climbing and learn belay techniques. Along with the technical aspects of climbing experience the enjoyment of being outdoors, laughing and climbing with old friends and establishing new relationships.

Eco-Quest
Are you ready for afun and challenging day of paddling, running, and mountain biking? Will your 3 person team be this year's winner, or will you dominate in our Ironman (solo)division? Check out our website for more information or call our office for details. Eco-Quest is part of a larger race series known as the "River Town Race Series". This series takes the cumulative scores of multiple races in our region and awards big cash prizes to the winners.

Glen Onoko Photo Day Hike
Come with Quest to capture the beauty of Glen Onoko State Park. Glen Onoko combines the magnificence of the outdoors with the wonder of past! Bring your camera, this scenic hike is sure to turn out photos that will impress your family and friends. This hike will tap into your creative side as you enjoy exploring, taking photos, and laughing with friends! Sign up today!

High Ropes Adventure
Come challenge yourself up in the trees on the Quest High Adventure course. You will be harnessed up and traversing through the multi element static course.

High Adventure Training
If you are interested in being trained in the trees than come check out the high ropes course on upper campus. We will teach you how to transfer participants from one element of the course to the next 30ft to 80ft in the air! No previous experience necessary. Come out for a fun afternoon of traversing through trees and laughing with friends. Sign up today!

Hot Chocolate Movie Night
THE COMPETITION: Bring your best Hot Chocolate creation to the Quest Office on upper campusto be judged by Official Hot Chocolate taste testers (AKA Quest Staff). The individual who made the best Hot Chocolate will WIN a Winter Gift basket!THE MOVIE: After the competition Cozy up with Quest in the Quest office on upper campus! Enjoy Hot Chocolate and watch an adventure movie that is sure to entertain and inspire the outdoor enthusiast in you!

Human Powered Winter Fest
This year, Quest will be hosting its third annual Human Powered Winter Festival. This day is full of information on different winter activities such as ice climbing, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, dog sledding, winter camping, avalanche beacons, and much more. We normally have a couple different vendors at this event showing off their new gear and explaining what their company is all about. Throughout the day, different clinics will be held to teach some interesting skills and techniques that will keep you happy and safe in your winter outdoor pursuits. In addition to all of this, there will also be a winter 5K race held. More information on this aspect of the day will be posted shortly.

Ice Climb- Ricketts Glen
Break out the crampons and ice axes! Take the opportunity to experience climbing like you never have before. We will travel to Ricketts Glen State Park for a day of top-roped ice climbing on frozen waterfalls. Quest will provide all technical equipment. This course is geared toward both beginners and novice skill levels. Contact us for questions of what to bring and wear.

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking
Join Quest on the Susquehanna to get an intro to whitewater kayaking! We will teach you some beginner level skills for white water on the Susquehanna. A fun day to learn new skills or practice skills you already know! Get out and enjoy the warmer weather with new friends, sign up today!

Kayaking
On this trip we will take advantage of the waterways right here in the area using Fishing Creek or the Nescopeck Creek to learn how to safely paddle either a canoe or kayak. You will learn basic paddling strokes, braces, ferrying, and safety on both still and moving water.

Kayaking- Pool
Learn the basics of kayaking in a nice warm pool!Quest staff will teach you how to wet exit, proper paddling technique, and how to roll. If you already know how to roll you can work on perfecting it, help others learn, or learn how to stern squirt and bow stall!

Mountain Biking
Sick and tired of dodging cars and trucks while biking? Come along with Quest and ride the trails of Roaring Creek. Learn the basics of mountain biking techniques through the challenging single track paths and fire roads. Bring plenty of water and energy bars for this lactic acid pumping ride. Bring your own bike (BYOB) and meet at Roaring Creek on Rt. 54, south of Danville PA. Ask for directions if you need them.

Mt. Washington
This 6,288-foot peak in the White Mountains of New Hampshire is the highest in the Northeast and will be a challenging climb in the winter.We will attempt to summit using crampons and ice axes and then possibly travel down with sleds.Join us on our very popular annual trip. Join Quest as we return to New Hampshire's Mount Washington, the northeastern United State's Highest Peak and home of the highest recorded wind speed on the Earth.Last year the Quest group tackled the artic challenges that a 6,288 ft. vertical mountain issued and summited successfully.We are again taking advantage of the Martin Luther King holiday to allow the group to attempt summitting Mt. Washington this winter.The trip will meet at the Quest Office at Bloomsburg University on Friday, January 18th and will return on Monday the 21st.Space is limited so sign up with your deposit to reserve your spot.

Mt. Washington
Lee Herbert, Quest Senior Staff, leads a trip to Mt. Washington on Martin Luther King weekend. Start off spring 2011 semester on a high by taking the hiking adventure of a life time. Challenge yourself by putting trust in your hiking companions. Together you will brave temperatures of the negative degrees, battle against hurricane wind speeds, all in the effort to reach a common goal, to look upon the world below you and say “I did it!”

Night Hike
Join Quest for a fun night of hiking. We will be exploring some of thebeautiful wooded areas around Bloomsburg and possibly stopping for fireside stories and a snack. It is sure to be a great time to meet new people and get outdoors.

Open Climbing Wall
Need to let loose and have some fun?! Join Quest at the rock wall from 3-6pm to do some climbing. Come with a group or come alone, either way we want to see you there for an exciting afternoon of climbing!

Outdoor Bouldering Head to Squirrel rocks with Quest for a day of bouldering. Test your climbing skills as you scale boulders of all shapes and sizes. Participants will be challenged with the technical aspects of bouldering as well as the social. By relying on fellow participants for support you will place trust in new friends and will experience the rewards of team work. Sign up for this fun filled day today!
Rafting
Paddle the Lehigh with Quest ! Enjoy the scenic Lehigh River as you navigate through narrow water ways and float by beauty of the shore line. Feel the rush as you battle white water rapids with new friends and old companions. Sign up today!
Recreational Tree climbing
When was the last time you climbed a tree? Was that tree 50 feet tall? Tree climbing is not only an adventure, but it’s also a great workout. Come hang out with Quest in the trees for an afternoon and learn about tree surfing, scooching, arboriculture, tree work, and forestry. Tree climbing is for people of all ages, not just kids!Meet outside of the Quest Office in Simon Hall.

Reunion:
Saturday April 4, 2009
1st ever Quest Reunion (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) will be held at the upper campus climbing wall.Any past Quest staff or participants are welcomed to the climbing wall on upper campus to reunite with old alum and meet our new alum involved with Quest.Come see what Quest is currently doing and how it has grown over the years. Bagels, fruit, and coffee will be provided!
RSVP: Please let us know if you can or cannot attend the reunion. If you cannot make it to the reunion, we'd appreciate if you'd send us some information on what you are currently up to.