Purpose: Quest is an outdoor activities group that organizes trips for CU students to experience the outdoors. The group also trains its staff to lead trips in the backcountry and become effective leaders.

Impact: Founded in the 1970s, Quest has given many the opportunity to experience the outdoors and learn how to safely and properly navigate many different outdoor settings from water to forest to underground caves.

Leadership: Quest follows a unique leadership program in which a staff member starts as an observer by aiding in the trip planning process. As they observe, they learn new skills and get achievements crossed off in their instructor book and eventually move up to assistant instructor, then instructor, and the final level of leadership a student can achieve is Course Coordinator. Each Quest trip is run by students with training in both the outdoors and in safety.

More Information: Quest strives to show students how to safely and responsibly enjoy nature and foster an appreciation for the outdoors. The group runs team developments as well as nature trips for the Bloomsburg community and CU students alike.

Getting Involved: Check out the Quest Instagram: quest_at_bu where trip opportunities are regularly posted or check out their page on the CU website for more information and to get in touch!

“Quest offers truly unique and exciting outdoor and educational experiences through adventure programming and team development open to all, including those who’ve never set foot in the backcountry to experienced and knowledgeable campaigners.” – The Quest Webpage