Spring 2013 Events

For more information or to register, simply stop by Student Activities today!

"Why Wait?"

FALL 2012 Schedule Coming Soon!

SPRING CLIMBING LEAGUE, Begins Tuesday, February 12 - evenings

Enjoy 5 evenings (2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/12, and 3/19) of climbing down at Wilkes-Barre Climbing Gym.  5 times climbing, only $40!  Includes transportation, instruction, and gear.  Sign up today in Student Activities!
ROLLING CLINIC, Begins Monday, February 25th, 8:30pm - Anderson Pool

Ever wanted to learn how to roll a kayak?  Now you Can!  Learn how to Eskimo roll a kayak in the Anderson Pool beginning February 25th  and continues 3/11, 3/18, and 3/25. FREE!

January

KAYAK SLEDDING, Thursday, January 24th - 11am-1pm—Front Hill

Get on that Kayak, and GO SLEDDING!!!  No, seriously!  Meet us for some crazy sledding adventures!  Sign up in Student Activities.
INTRO TO SHOWSHOEING, Thursday, January 31th - 11am-1pm—Front of Banks

Toss on some snowshoes and test them out!  We’ll show you how to walk, run, and play in snowshoes.  Get ready for some excitement here on campus.  Gear provided.  Free!  Hang out with SOAR at lunch!

February

SNOWSHOE HIKE@ LARCH TREE TRAIL, Saturday, February 2nd - 9am

Head out snowshoeing to a magnificent silent forest!  Local trail loops wait for you, sign up today!

MOUNTAINEERING AXES, COLD SNOW, SELF ARREST!, Wednesday, February 6th, tba
What do axes, snow, falling all have in common?  Self Arrest!  Learn the
basics of self-arrest in this fun session brought to you by SOAR!  Limited
space, sign up today!

THE GREAT MISERICORDIA SLEDDING COMPETITION, Friday, February 8th - 5pm—Front Hill (weather permitting)

Build your own sleds (cannot be pre-constructed sleds...or trays, must be made, cardboard etc) and compete in the first Great SOAR Sledding Competition!  Prizes will be awarded for fastest, most zany, best dressed, and most obnoxious sled.  Get Building, and meet us on the front hill!
BACKCOUNTRY SKI/BOARD TRIP, Saturday 9th-Sunday 10th

Join SOAR for a real backcountry skiing trip on the “Thunderbolt Trail”!  Snowshoe to the summit, toss on your skis or board for a 2 mile run down the mountain.  Limited space, subject to Coordinator approval.
SPRING CLIMBING SERIES BEGINS, Tuesday, February 12th, 6:00pm - WBCG
See above for more details.
KAYAK SLEDDING, Thursday, February 14th - 3:30pm-5pm—Front Hill

Get on that Kayak, and GO SLEDDING!!!  No, seriously!  Meet us for some crazy sledding adventures!  Sign up in Student Activities.
NIGHT HIKE, Thursday, February 21st,  9pm - mystery location

Live the evening in the quiet of the night with one of SOAR’s classic night hikes. 
Limited space, sign up today.

SNOWSHOE HIKE@ PROMISED LAND, Saturday, February 23rd - 8am

Head out snowshoeing to Promised Land State Park!  Enjoy a beautiful winter day beating down the trail to a glacier lake!

ROLLING CLINIIC BEGINS, Monday, February 25th,  8:30pm - Anderson Pool

 March

WORLDS END HIKE, Saturday, March 23rd, 8:30am

Enjoy dazzling Pennsylvania trekking with scenic vistas and stunning views!  Sign up today! 

April

NIGHT HIKE, Thursday, April 11th,  9pm - mystery location

Live the evening in the quiet of the night with one of SOAR’s classic night hikes. 
Limited space, sign up today
SPRING CLIMBING, Saturday, April 13th - 9am

Join SOAR for a day of climbing to enjoy the coming of spring!  Get to the local crag, no experience is necessary!  Very limited space, sign up today!

PINNACLE HIKE, Sunday, April 14th, 8:30am

See classic Pennsylvania views and enjoy a moderate 10-mile hike through the woods that includes look-outs, some unique terrain, and meandering mountain streams...and the Appalachian Trail!  Limited Space!

ANCHORS WORKSHOP, Saturday, April 20th
Very limited space to learn some basics of setting up climbing anchors. 
Coordinator approval needed.  Cost is $20 dollars and includes lunch.

SPRING CLIMBING, Sunday, April 21st - 9am

Join SOAR for a day of climbing to enjoy the coming of spring!  Get to the local crag, no experience is necessary!  Very limited space, sign up today!

RAPPELLING ON CAMPUS!, Saturday, April 27th - tba

Have some fun with the end of semester with some rappelling, right here, on campus!  How awesome is that!  Experience the rush of rappelling, no experience necessary.

May

CO (CLASSES OVER) CAMPOUT, Friday May 10-Sunday May 12th
Enjoy a weekend trip to Rickets Glen to relax after finals!  Swimming, hiking, waterfalls, or sleep awaits!  Smores are happily provided!  Cost: $35 covers food and transportation.  
SLIDE MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE, Monday, May 13—Thursday, May 16th 

Join SOAR for a trip to the Catskills high peaks and take a trip up Slide Mountain, the tallest peak in the Catskills.  Spend a few days with a pack on your back with just the sun and trail as your companions.  Get out in the adventure today!  Cost: $45.