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Adventure begins with a quest
BY NATALIE HINOJOS
FAMILY & MWR MARKETING
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Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) … what is it? Well, it’s a program that teaches Soldiers unity, builds teamwork, and helps units maintain combat readiness! This program is done here at Fort Bliss under the supervision of the Fort Bliss Outdoor Recreation team.
WAQ is designed to re-create the adrenaline rush of combat action in a supervised and controlled high adventure activity. At the start of the 2021 fiscal year, WAQ has supported 14,012 platoonized elements or 350, 295 Soldiers.
This program is free for units! Funding is provided by the Department of the Army and all units are eligible to participate. In 2014, eligiblity for the WAQ program expanded to include the overall Active-Duty population of the Army, not just for deploying Soldiers.
All WAQ activities are open Monday through Friday during regular duty hours. Activities include canoeing/kayaking, high ropes course, mountain biking and rock climbing (natural). These activities are limited due to location and are seasonal, other activities may be available upon request.
If your unit is interested in participating in the program, coordinate with the WAQ point of contact to set up a schedule. A facilitator from your unit must be present for the Leader-Led After Action Debrief (L-LAAD). The L-LAAD brief is conducted at the Soldier Activity Center every Thursday at 12 p.m., simply show up to get stated in the program.
WAQ is just one of many things Outdoor Recreation provides at Fort Bliss. They set up trips to Hueco Tanks and Truth or Consequences, NM for outdoor adventures such as hiking, climbing and kayaking. Outdoor Recreation also provides classes such as Climbing Movement, Bike Maintenance and more!
For more information about the WAQ program or about Outdoor Recreation, call 915-744-1532.
Outdoor Recreation Calendar
Search Fort Bliss Outdoor Recreation activities by date, location or event description. This schedule is subject to change without notice. Tickets to scheduled events can be purchased at the following location:
ROBERTO LOEZA SOLDIER ACTIVITY CENTER - 20732 CONSTITUTION AVE., CENTRAL FORT BLISS - (915) 744-1532
All o -post excursions may be CANCELLED within 2 weeks due to lack of participation. All programs, events & services are subject to change.
TRIPS & EVENTS
Kayak the Rio Truth or Consequences, NM July 16 $35 Kayak the Rio Truth or Consequenses, NM August 13 $35 Road Bike Club Fort Bliss Tank Trails September 3 FREE Ninja Warrior Course Training Biggs Park September 17 $5
CLASSES
Climbing Movement Course Soldier Activity Center July 5 $12 Belay, Top Rope Course Soldier Activity Center July 14 FREE Climbing Movement Course Soldier Activity Center August 2 $12 Belay, Top Rope Course Soldier Activity Center August 11 FREE Bike Maintenance Clinic Soldier Activity Center August 18 $12 Climbing Movement Course Soldier Activity Center September 13 $12 Belay, Top Rope Course Soldier Activity Center September 22 FREE
CLIMBING WALL
Every day • 10am-8pm • Robert Loeza Soldier Activity Center • Ages 18 & over welcome. FREE for Active Duty. $5/person • $1/rental
CAMPING, CLIMBING & SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Price is per day - *Batteries not included
Sleeping Bag $6 2-Burner Propane Stove $6 Climbing Shoes $5 Cook Sets (Big/Small) $5 2-Person Tent $8 Sleeping Pad $1 4 Person Tent $10 3-Person Tent $9 Personal Dish Set $4 6-Person Tent $12 Backpack $7 Kayak Set $30 Backpacking Stove $5 Snow/Sand Disc Sleds $2 Paddle Board Set (SUP) $30 Bouldering Pad $10 Chalk Bag $3 High Performance Cooler $10 Outback Sink $3 Wild River Tubes $5 *Lantern $3 Personal Flotation Device $5 Water Jugs $3 Bike Rack for Sedan $7 Snow Shoes (adult) $8 Bike Rack for Truck/SUV $7 Snow Shoes (child) $6
Bike Rental (Mountain / Road)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * Pay on site for all Laser Tag and Challenge Course events - CASH ONLY ** Prices may vary. Call for more info. Find Us Online
