& I would walk 1000 lakes….
Meet: 10/22/2021 11 AM @ Village in front of Trader Joes
Return: 10/24/21 5:00 PM
Member: $110 Non member: $138
Participant Driver (1 needed): $44
Activity: Backpacking, Car camping, hot springs?!
Difficulty: 6/8 ** this is a tough one, not a beginner backpacking trip** the hike is about 8.5 miles each way with about 2500 ft of steady elevation gain, please reach out if you have questions!!
Pre-Trip Meeting: May be scheduled closer to the trip.
Leave around 11am on Friday to drive 5-6 hours to Mammoth Lakes, CA. We’ll hit some hot springs on the way, car camp that night, wake up early, and drive to the High Trail trailhead. Hike 7 miles in on the first day and camp at the beauutiiifulll Thousand Island Lake with insane mountain views AND alpine lake action. Hang out at camp, maybe take a dip, and eat dinner! Rise early on Sunday morning to backpack out and drive back to LA . Expect to be back around 5/6pm.
Contact the Guides:
Anna Rogers: anna.rogers@scoutfitters.org
Liz Freeland: liz.freeland@scoutfitters.org
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/Frisbee)
Backpacking Backpack (50L capacity and above)
Sleeping Pad
Sleeping Bag
Headlamp
2-3L of water (in water bottles or water bladder)
Warm sweatshirt/Jacket/Fleece
Coat/Puffer
Wind layer/Rain coat
Comfortable Hiking Shoes: Hiking Boots!!
Socks, including warm ones
Underwear
Toiletries
Swimsuit
Sunscreen/Sun Protection
Comfortable athletic clothes
Camp shoes: chaos/crocs/etc
Great vibes!!!
Playing cards/riddles