Bouldering at Squirrel Rock

Overview

We invite you to come climbing with us at Squirrel Rock, just outside of Wilkes-Barre, PA. This area is about 50 miles from campus and composed of groups of sandstone boulders strewn throughout a dense forest. All experience levels are welcomed!

Location

We'll first meet at our Basecamp on Bucknell's campus. From there we'll commute over to Squirrel Rock to spend the day bouldering and enjoying the outdoors.

*GoogleMaps link provided

Schedule

• 8:00 AM - Meet at our Basecamp on Bucknell's campus.
• 8:30 AM - Depart for Mount Gretna. Enjoy day of climbing.
• 5:00 PM - Arrive back to Basecamp.

What's Provided?

• Some clothing as needed (rain jacket/pants, insulated jacket, baselayers)
• Climbing gear (climbing shoes, chalk and crash pads)
• Sunscreen
• Transportation to/from

What To Bring

• Clothing that's comfortable to climb and move in (e.g. athletic type clothing and/or synthetic pieces, etc.)
• Rain jacket (just incase)
• Insulated warm clothing layers
• Closed toe shoes with plenty of tread
• Small backpack
• 1-2 liters of water
• A hat
• Sunglasses
• Personal lunch and snack food for the day
• Personal climbing shoes and chalk (if you own these items already)

Cost

This trip is complimentary (FREE / NO COST) to Bucknell students.

Registration Information

This trip is open enrollment to all current Bucknell students. A Bucknell ID number is required to register.

Cancellations & No Shows

Complimentary (FREE) OEL Trips, Outings & Clinics provided to Bucknell students have limited capacity. If a student signs up and doesn’t show for the program, it’s disruptive for everyone involved and takes away from other student’s experience.

We understand that things come up and life happens. We get it. We simply ask that you notify us at least 48 hours in advance of a Trip, Outing or Clinic and let us know of your cancellation. You can do this by going back to our Portal and clicking on the “CONTACT” link in the upper right of the screen.

Failure to contact us of your cancellation is noted by the OEL Admin Team. After 3 instances (not showing up 3 times without notice), a student will not be allowed to register for future OEL Trips, Outings or Clinics here at Bucknell.