Rockin' it wit Brittney Bish(op)
Meet: USC Village Fountain @ 5:45 AM
Return: 11:00 PM (at least)
Member: $66 Non member: $83
Activity: Rock Climbing (Bouldering and Ropes), Hot Springs
Difficulty: 4/8
To celebrate the freedom of Britney, we will be doing some pebble wrestling (aka climbing), hot springing, and stargazing up in the Eastern Sierra. We will be leaving on Saturday 9/25 at 5:45 am from the USC Village fountain for Bishop, California. For our first day, we will be bouldering (aka short rock climbing) on some volcanic tuff, followed by some hot spring soaking up near Mammoth and a sleepful night at the Pleasant Valley Pit. The following day, we will show you some rope climbing in Owens River Gorge and then drive back to USC, arriving around 9 pm on Sunday. You don’t need any rock climbing experience to come, all you need is a good attitude :). All experience levels welcome, come to learn more about climbing and relax in the Eastern Sierra with some YEW-SC peeps!
Iconic Sites to be Seen:
Schat’s Bakery (luke’s recommendation: bear claws)
Mojave Thai
Mt. Whitney (highest peak in lower 48)
Black Sheep vs. Looney Bean Coffee Tournament
Emotional rocks (of the sad and happy variety)
The PIT
Contact the Guides:
Emily Powis (emily.powis@scoutfitters.org)
Shaan Eckstein (seckstei@usc.edu)
Luke Lozano (lalozano@usc.edu)
What to Bring:
*REMINDER: if you do not have something on this list, do not panic. SC Outfitters has gear that can supplement whatever you have!*
Masks, hand sanitizer, and cleared Trojan Check (will be worn in all closed spaces and in transit)
Mess Kit (Fork/Spoon, Plate/Bowl)
Daypack (most school backpacks will work)
Sleeping Pad
Sleeping Bag
Pillow (if wanted)
Headlamp/Flashlight
2-3L of water (in water bottles or water bladder)
Climbing gear (if you have it)
Warm sweatshirt/Jacket
Comfortable Hiking Shoes: Running Shoes/Hiking Boots
Socks
Underwear
Swimsuit
Excitement
Sunscreen/Sun Protection
Comfortable athletic clothes