October 10, 2010

Milton Rock Gym

October 10, 2010
Organized by:
Scott Campbell
Alie Treciak

This spirited adventure to the Milton Rock Gym is the first trip of the semester for those who prefer the vertical expeditions. The group began with some bouldering and top roping, and somehow free apples. At some point they went to get food at a nearby OIP. Pizza, eggplant parm, and cheesesteak that secretly longed to be eggplant parm but was not to be was had. Following the food more climbing was had, and then hanging out on the floor. The group definitely had a good time because they departed with sore fingers and had some coffee and donuts. Fun was had by all and no one died.

Members in Attendance:
Scott Campbell
Alie Treciak
Justin Laskowski
Jason Gordon
John Groh
Renee Fledderman
Dale McElhone
Dale Anderson
Emily Riddle
Vivik Yadav
Theodore Present
Karen Bobkowski

Ricket's Glen

October  9-10, 2010

Organized by:
Darcy McKinley Lester

This car camping trip to Ricket's Glen, one of the most beautiful places in PA, went out over the best time of the year. The fall leaves were in full swing, colors abounded at every turn and the weather was classic fall. The Sun shone the entire trip and the temperatures stayed hospitable. The group stayed a local camp site, headed by none other than Robert Downy Jr. (or someone who looked like him). The days were spent hiking about the park admiring the awesome forces of nature and soil formation. The group was never lost, at least not on the trail. Much fun was had and no one died.

Members in Attendance:
Darcy McKinley Lester
Dan Trew
Grace Cho
Sid Deshpande
Ben Huey
Steve McKaveney
Lyndsie Wszola
Aaron Clair

October 3, 2010

Old Logger's Path

October 1-3, 2010

Organized by: Cat Hewlett
Matt Schmidt

This backpacking trip to the far reaches of the Tiadaghton State Forrest went out under great weather and even better attitudes. The trail chosen for this adventurous group was the Old Logger's Path. Leaving late in the afternoon the group only got lost a few times on the way to the trial head, as the usual road to the trail was closed by a landslide. The group stayed the night at the trail head and departed in the morning for adventures unknown. The weather remained constantly amazing throughout the trip, only sunshine and smiles the whole way. Only two members of this intrepid group braved the cold and near flood levels to go swimming on the final day. As is with many trips that the outing club does, a phrase defines the weekend. This phrase was sensual. Don't ask. Everyone had fun, and no one died.

Members in Attendance:
Cat Hewlett
Matt Schmidt
Dan Trew
John Groh
Lisa Hines
Sean Meadows
Sara Mueller
Jack Shepard

September 26, 2010

WILD

September 25-26,  2010
Organized by: Dan Trew
Emily Riddle 
Rachel Hoh

The Fall WILD event was an amazing time of learning, teaching, and naps lots of naps. Twelve people went out into the woods behind a mountain to practice and gain experience in teaching in the out of doors. All the participants know just about everything there is to know about leading a great trip for the Penn State Outing Club. The weather was just as awesome as the people, with nothing but sunny skies and smiles. Everyone had fun and no one died.

April 25, 2010

West Rim

April 23-25, 2010
Organized by: Zack Haas


This post-thesis adventure took place in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, not to be confused with the real Grand Canyon. After departing the Arby's parking lot the group first traveled South before turning around and going the right way to the West Rim. Further driving shenanigans occurred when the lead car signaled to turn around on a one-lane dirt road with a cliff to one side and a mountain on the other. Fortunately there was a suitable turn-around further up the road. The first night was spent roughly 200 yards from the cars and was 12 solid hours of sleep. Also, nubbins. The weather moved in as the group moved on. Many games were played involving clever questions and the occasional erroneous interpretation of Marilyn Monroe's historical importance and the essence of Han Solo being Han Solo. More nubbinical references and jokes were made, providing a small piece of humor for the group. The final day was spent trudging through the damp forest and culminated in a "short-cut" removing the largest downhill. The return home involved artful dodging of pot-holes and very large rocks as the GPS took the group through the backiest back-road in the whole back-woods. Fun was had by all and no one died.


Members in Attendance:
Greg Lilik
Asher Evans
Kelly McFadden
Kathleen Kerrigan
Tyler Haas
Dan Trew
Zack Haas


April 10, 2010

Spring Creek Cleanup

April 10, 2010
Organized by: Nick Clabbers


The annual spring creek cleanup was held on April 10 this year. Although there was no picnic and lime-green shirts this year, the same fun was still had. Every year PSOC flies down spring creek from TMO to Milesburg, picking trash from the banks and making everything cleaner overall. This year was a little chilly, starting temps were low 40s, but the bright sun warmed up the intrepid cleaners with great zeal. Great fun was had by all the participants, even those who went for a swim. One might even say they had the most fun, one might indeed. As per the usual strange things were recovered from the creek. The most notable items being a trike, stereo, several tires, and battery that unfortunately fell out of a canoe and now resides somewhere in the creek. This year's haul overall was less than last year's, meaning the creek may be getting cleaner. No one died, watch out for meth labs.


Members in Attendance:
Nick Clabbers 
Dan Trew
Frannie Root 
Steve Meckler 
Joe Sumereau 
Christina Ferry 
Kristin Garrity 
James Basham 
Sarah Luchner 
Greg Lilik 
Michelle Christensen 
Rachel Hoh 
Tyler Haas 
Mike Collins 
Kate Lalancette 
Becca Baker 
Julia Vadas

March 28, 2010

WILD

March 27-28, 2010
Organized by: Nick Clabbers
Dan Trew
Ryan Mullins
Rachel Hoh
James Basham

The spring WILD weekend was a great success. Fourteen people total went into the woods to learn the in and outs of organizing, planning, and running awesome PSOC trips.Much fun was had despite the surprisingly chilly weather, however it was all sun. Lots of fun in the sun, and no one died.