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We hope you had a fantastic summer but we know that you're looking forward to seeing the Fall Quest schedule! Quest has a trip scheduled that will begin a little early - between the Quest Social and the Fall quarter start date - this email contains information pertinent to this early trip.
We want all of our Quest members to be aware of this trip so please share this information with your friends (especially those who may not use email). Please see the information below for all the details.
Registration for this trip opens August 14th at 9AM.
Don't care about trip details? Click here to go straight to
Pricing.
The Fall Quest Schedule will be available in a few weeks!
Keep an eye on your email and social media for updates!!
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Tuesday-Saturday | September 19-23, 2017
Instructor: Bob Carson
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Waterton Lake Cruise |
Class Summary
Cross the Rocky Mountains from the Columbia Plateau to the Great Plains. Explore the magnificent Glacier-Waterton International Peace Park. View Mount Cleveland from a boat on Waterton Lake. Walk across giant ripple marks on the floor of Glacial Lake Missoula. Float the Flathead River. Hike the Continental Divide. Look for big mammals and late wildflowers. See mountains that have been shoved tens of miles and where Canadian ice turned horizontal sediments vertical.
Although the glaciers are mostly gone, Glacier National Park (GNP) has the best "textbook" glacial landforms in the Pacific Northwest. As a glacial geomorphologist, Bob has brought students to GNP four times in the past. There is no substitute for what can be learned there in terms of glacial erosion and deposition. The fluvial landforms are also well exhibited. In terms of structural geology, the view of the Lewis Overthrust is dramatic proof of the horizontal nature of plate tectonics. The Belt Supergroup has excellent sedimentary rocks and structures, such as Precambrian armored mudballs. GNP is also a cornerstone of Northern Rockies flora, fauna, and ecology.
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Colored River Rocks in Lake McDonald_ Glacier National Park |
Itinerary
Tuesday, September 19th
- 8AM Depart from WWCC flagpole in main parking lot
- Camas Prairie, Missoula floods giant ripple marks
- Elmo, Montana [Flathead Lake] giant moraine
- 6PM Lodging at North Forty Resort [Columbia Falls, MT]
Wednesday, September 20th
- 8AM Marias Pass, giant thrust fault
- Glacial trough: Lower Two Medicine Lake and Two Medicine Lake
- Looking Glass Hill, intensely deformed young sediments
- Lower St. Mary Lake
- View of klippe, Chief Mountain
- Enter Alberta, Canada and Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
- 5PM Lodging at Aspen Village Inn [Alberta, Canada]
Thursday, September 21st
- 10AM Boat trip on Waterton Lake
- Glacial trough: Lake Sherburne and Many Glacier
- St. Mary Lake [time permitting]
- 5PM Lodging at Cedar Creek Lodge [Columbia Falls, MT]
- 8:30AM Whitewater rafting on North Fork of Flathead River (wetsuits provided; optional but included in class cost)
- 1:30 PM Hiking near Lake McDonald (optional)
- Other options on your own: fishing (provide your own license), birdwatching, relaxing
- 5PM Lodging at Cedar Creek Lodge [Columbia Falls, MT]
- 8AM Kootenai Falls: Precambrian stromatolite fossils
- Steptoe Butte: Precambrian quartzite
- 6PM Return to WWCC flagpole in parking lot
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North Forty Resort |
North Forty Resort
Night of September 19
The North Forty Resort is set on 40 forested acres and is centrally located in the center of the Flathead Valley of Montana, a year round recreational dreamland, and minutes from the towns of Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Bigfork.
Cabins have handcrafted log furnishings, gas fireplaces, full kitchens (minus an oven), their own bathrooms and comfy down bedding. Covered porches, barbecues, and picnic tables at each cabin make outdoor dining a fun and affordable alternative to eating out. Other amenities include the Snowberry Center (meeting facility), a common recreation area, two sheltered hot tubs, sauna, guest laundry, and a nature trail.
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ROOM DESCRIPTIONS
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AMENITIES |
Standard Suite
1 Queen + 1 Twin in Bedroom
Sofa Bed in Living Room
4 available |
WiFi, TV w/ cable channels & DVD player, sitting area, outdoor dining area, barbecue, coffee machine, bathroom in each suite, toiletries, hairdryer, gas fireplace and air conditioning.
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One-Bedroom Suite
1 Queen + 1 Twin in Bedroom
Sofa Bed in Living Room
6 available |
WiFi, TV w/ cable channels & DVD player, sitting area, outdoor dining area, barbecue, coffee machine, bathroom in each suite, toiletries, hairdryer, gas fireplace and air conditioning.
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Suite with Mountain View
Bedroom #1: 2 Queens
Bedroom #2: 1 Queen
Sofa Bed in Living Room
Only 1 available ~ SHARED ONLY |
WiFi, TV w/ cable channels & DVD player, sitting area, outdoor dining area, barbecue, coffee machine, bathroom, toiletries, hairdryer, gas fireplace and air conditioning.
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Aspen Village Inn |
Aspen Village Inn
Night of September 20
In the heart of the Waterton townsite, the Aspen Village provides the widest variety of sparkling clean hotel accommodations in Waterton Park. The Aspen Village is a simple, clean, and comfortable place to stay. We are steps away from all of Waterton's amenities: golf, shopping, dining, tennis, playground and spray park, trail heads, epic hiking, and of course the beach of Waterton Lake!
Amenities in every room:
Free Wi-Fi access, coffee maker, hair dryer, heating unit, phone, TV w/ 8 stations, private 3-piece bath, and luxurious duvets. Kitchen units are fully stocked with all your cooking needs and equipped with a fridge, stovetop, microwave, kitchen table and chairs (*unless otherwise noted).
All guests receive complimentary pass codes to the local Recreation Center that houses an 18ft pool, hot-tub, sauna, steam room, games room and fitness center.
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ROOM DESCRIPTIONS
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FEATURES / AMENITIES |
Windflower Traditional
Two Queen Beds
5 available |
Clean & simple rooms recently updated with new window & wall coverings.
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Windflower Kitchenette
Two Queen Beds
Only 1 available! |
Clean & simple rooms recently updated with new window & wall coverings.
Kitchen unit. *No oven* |
Cottage Standard
Two Queen Beds
Only 2 available! |
Guest cabin reminiscent of your grandparent's cottage at the lake, this cozy cabin exemplifies a stay in the mountains.
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Cottage Kitchenette
Two Queen Beds
Only 1 available! |
Guest cabin reminiscent of your grandparent's cottage at the lake, this cozy cabin exemplifies a stay in the mountains.
Kitchen unit. |
Cottage Standard
One King Bed
3 available |
Guest cabin reminiscent of your grandparent's cottage at the lake, this cozy cabin exemplifies a stay in the mountains.
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Cedar Creek Lodge |
Cedar Creek Lodge
Nights of September 21 & 22
A four-season destination inspired by the people, culture and landscapes of Montana, the new Cedar Creek Lodge blends the comfort of a mountain lodge with modern style at the gateway to Glacier National Park.
Infusing the spirit and character of the classic American West with contemporary style and sophistication, the Cedar Creek Lodge is a boutique hotel unlike any other in Columbia Falls. Surrounded by grand cedar trees and Ponderosa pines, you'll enjoy every comfort necessary for a relaxing stay.
Hotel at a glance:
complimentary hot breakfast buffet, all rooms feature mini-fridges and microwaves, free Wi-Fi, year-round indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, business center, sundries shop.
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ROOM DESCRIPTIONS
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FEATURES / AMENITIES |
Standard Room
2 Queen Beds
8 available |
Coffeemaker and flat-screen TV with cable & HBO |
Deluxe Room
One King Bed
4 available |
Includes queen size sleeper sofa (in addition to the one King bed), coffeemaker, and a flat-screen TV with cable & HBO. |
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Glacier & Waterton Lakes National Parks
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Waterton Biosphere Reserve
(WBR) in Waterton Lakes National Park was Canada's second biosphere reserve after Mont Saint-Hilaire near Montreal and is one of only 18 biosphere reserves in Canada. WBR was declared a reserve in 1979, three years after
Glacier Biosphere Reserve
in Glacier National Park, USA.
UNESCO designated Water-Glacier International Peace Park as a
World Heritage Site on December 6th, 1995. A World Heritage Site is a place of special cultural or physical significance to the world. To be listed, sites must be of universal value and meet at least one out of ten selection criteria. The protection, management, authenticity and integrity of the sites are also an important consideration.
Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park are recognized by the
International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) as an International Dark Sky Park. The two parks are the first trans-boundary IDA. This joint effort recognizes the incredibly dark skies found at the two parks and makes a commitment to protecting and preserving these high-quality conditions.
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Mountain Goats at Logan Pass |
Pricing
Class cost includes:
- Instruction from Bob Carson
- All Lodging
- North Forty Resort
- Aspen Village Inn
- Cedar Creek Lodge
- Chartered Bus Transportation
- Entrance to Glacier National Park
- Entrance to Waterton Lakes National Park
- Waterton Lake Cruise
- Whitewater Rafting (Half Day Whitewater) on Flathead River
SHARED ROOM: $1,450.00
SINGLE ROOM: $1,650.00
*Deposit of $500.00 is due at time of registration.*
**Meals included: Complimentary hot breakfasts at Cedar Creek Lodge on September 22 & 23.
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***Must have a roommate to sign up for the Shared Room fee.***
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Important Details / Cancellation Policy
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The decision whether to run this class will be made by August 31st. Please register
early!
- You must register with the Extended Learning Department (more details below under Registration Information).
- A deposit of $500.00 is due at time of registration in order to hold your room.
- Payment is due in full on September 1st.
- No refunds will be issued after August 31st.
- Full refunds will be issued if class is canceled. Refunds may take up to two weeks to process.
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Registration Information:
Registration Opens August 14th at 9:00 AM
~Phone registration: Call Blaire at 509-527-3668 (Monday-Thursday, 9AM-1PM) and/or Danielle at 509-527-4331 (Monday-Thursday, 7:30AM-5PM)
~Register in person at the WWCC Department of Extended Learning
(Main Building D, behind the Information Center, Admin 2/Office 50 area). Click here for WWCC Campus Maps
~Interested in this trip, planning on going, or have comments/questions? Let us know on the
Quest Facebook page! Click "Interested" and/or "Going" on the
event page.
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Kootenai Falls |
What to Bring...
- Passport
- Lunch for the first day
- Water bottles
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Day Pack
- Rain gear (top & bottom)
- Waterproof boots
- Clothes for any weather
- Sun protection
- Insect repellent
- Swimsuit
- Money for meals and any other purchases
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Fall Quest Social |
We hope to see you at the
Kick off the year with Quest at the Fall Social and learn about what is being offered this quarter!
The Quest Social is your chance to meet and greet other Quest members, enjoy refreshments, hear the quarterly instructors introduce themselves and their classes, and register for the classes of your choice.
Invite a friend or family member!
Wednesday, September 13th from 1:00PM-3:00PM
WWCC Titus Creek Cafe
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Walla Walla Community College | (509) 527-4331 |
Website
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