Today’s blog post takes you behind the scenes of Tawonga’s recent Sierra Slam Quest.
Session B families and fans: Below, you can check out today’s Tidbit as well as the Session B photo gallery.
Earlier this month, the Sierra Slam Quest returned from two weeks camping, hiking, swimming, canoeing and river rafting.
Enjoy highlights and photos below!
Quest Leaders
Jacob Greiner and Colleen Woo
Questers
12 Questers ages 12 – 13 yrs old
Quest Itinerary
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Camping at Diamond O campground in Groveland
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Backpacking at Snow Creek in Yosemite with views of Half Dome
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Day Hikes at Yosemite Creek and to Eagle Lake in Tahoe
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River rafting on the American River
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Canoeing on Mono Lake
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Swimming at all destinations including June Lakes, Lake Tahoe and on the American River
Quest Highlights
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Campers working together and helping each other across the rope-slack
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Taking a moment of silence at the Half Dome viewpoint during sunset
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Bonding over being dirty and washing off in the river
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Burying each other in sand at Tahoe Beach
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Campers overcoming the disappointment of not getting to swim in Eagle Lake due to thunder
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Seeing campers grow in comfort in the outdoors over the two weeks together
Quest Leader Inspiration
Quest leaders Jacob and Colleen reflect on why they wanted to lead a Quest:
“To provide a transformative experience that will stick with campers for a long time and to help connect them to nature.”
“To lead something epic.”
