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Backpack the Grand Canyon!

BuQuest — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:22:28 GMT

Quest, the outdoor program at Bloomsburg

University of Pa, is organizing a Backpacking trip to the Grand Canyon.

Costs:

$850

When: March 1st - 7th

The cost of the trip does not include the

cost of your flight, food , gear, or any accommodations you may require in

Flagstaff. *We will be meeting in

Flagstaff on the morning of Monday March 1st* . From this point until the evening on Saturday the 7th , we will be camping in or near the Canyon, (expenses are covered by your trip fee). What

is also covered by the trips cost is: a night at a campground on the rim of the

canyon, the shuttle to the Grand Canyon, the return shuttle to Flagstaff, and

Leadership through the Grand Canyon by experienced guides trained in navigation

and Wilderness Medicine.

This will be a strenuous hike into the heart

of the canyon exposing some of the most beautiful views in the world. Injuries

are not uncommon in the canyon. I have no doubts that this will be a very

difficult, while equally rewarding, experience. It is necessary that everyone

hiking the Grand Canyon understands the risks and challenges they will be

facing. THIS IS NOT A TRIP FOR FIRST TIME BACKPACKERS. If you plan to backpack

the canyon it is strongly recommended that you begin training for it as soon as

possible.

If you are interested in this trip or have

any questions, please call Quest at Bloomsburg University at 570-389-4323 or

email us at stquest.bloomu.edu

Check out our website at http://quest.bloomu.edu/

Wilderness First Aid Class. Pa

BuQuest — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:46:12 GMT

Wilderness First Aid

Course Date: Nov. 15-16

Location: Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg Pa.

The Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS WFA/WFR Recertification course is an introductory level course designed to provide outdoor leaders, guides and rangers an introduction to First Aid and patient care in remote settings. Special topics include, but are not limited to: wound management and infection, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised splinting techniques, patient monitoring and long-term management problems, plus up-to-date information on environmental emergencies. Emphasis is placed on principles of treatment and decision making, not the memorization of lists. Upon successful completion of the course a two year WMI of NOLS Wilderness First Aid certification will be issued. All levels of training and experience are welcome. This course does not include CPR.

For more information and to register go to Buquest.org or contact the Bloomsburg University Quest Office at 570-389-4323

Wilderness First Aid Class. Pa

BuQuest — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:45:39 GMT

Wilderness First Aid

Course Date: Nov. 15-16

Location: Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg Pa.

For more information and to register go to Buquest.org or contact the Bloomsburg University Quest Office at 570-389-4323

Wilderness First Aid Class. Pa

BuQuest — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:44:45 GMT

Wilderness First Aid

Course Date: Nov. 15-16

Location: Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg Pa.

For more information and to register go to Buquest.org or contact the Bloomsburg University Quest Office at 570-389-4323

Wilderness First Aid Class. Pa

BuQuest — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:39:42 GMT

Wilderness First Aid

Course Date: Nov. 15-16

Location: Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg Pa.

For more information and to register go to Buquest.org or contact the Bloomsburg University Quest Office at 570-389-4323