Hot Spring Packin n’ Soakin
Meet: Saturday October 9th, 9:30 am, Trojan Ground
Return: Sunday October 10th, 1pm
Member: $37 Non member: $47
Activity: Backpacking, hiking, camping, hot spring soaking
Difficulty: 3/8
Been wanting to try out backpacking for the first time? Looking for a break from midterm season and need to soak the stress outta you? Look no further and join us on a relaxing 1 night intro backpacking trip to Deep Creek Hot Spring!
We’re hitting up the nice natural hot spring pools tucked away 2 hours from the LA city bustle in the San Bernardino Nation Forest area, right off of the famed PCT. The hike itself will be short (6 miles roundtrip) but steep (1000ft + elevation gain), quite streneous for beginners, so previous hiking experience is highly recommended. We’ll be packing tents and sleeping bag with us, soaking and exploring in the afternoon and camping around the water at night. We’ll likley be encountering other friendly soakers, some may be entirely nude. We respect their choices and make sure that’s something you’re comfortable with as well.
Contact the Guides:
Ria Xi - ria.xi@scoutfitters.org
Emily Powis - emily.powis@scoutfitters.org
What to Bring:
Masks (worn while in cars), hand sanitizer, and cleared Trojan Check
Mess Kit (Fork/Spoon, Plate/Bowl)
Backpacking Backpack (50L capacity and above) (can borrow from SCO)
Sleeping Pad (can borrow from SCO)
Sleeping Bag graded for 40F (can borrow from SCO)
Headlamp (fully charged, or bring spare batteries)
At least 4L of water (in water bottles or water bladder)
T-shirt (for daytime hiking)
Warm layers (for evening)!!! Long pants, sweatshirts and warm jackets (forecast is 43F/6C at night)
Underwear
Sun hat (day)
Beanie (night)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Comfortable Hiking Shoes: Running Shoes/Hiking Boots (for hiking)
Comfortable athletic shoes (for walking around campsite)
Water shoes/slippers (optional)
Hiking pole (optional)
Socks
Swimsuit
Towel
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, wipes, contacts, eyedrop, etc.)
Medication
Open mind to nude soakers in the vicinity