Desert Dinos Dwellin’ in Da Dunes

Meet: Shack Shack at 5 pm

Return: 9-10 pm

Member: $77 Non member: $97

Participant Driver (2): $24

Activity: Backpacking

Difficulty: (5/8)

Leaving from LA after classes on Thursday for a fun desert adventure!! Arrive at Death Valley around 9/10pm and set up camp, go to sleep, wake up the next morning and backpack Cottonwood Marble Canyon Loop. Hike ~10 miles with ~3500 ft elevation gain, sick desert views, insane rock formations/canyons/Native American petroglyphs, stargazing at night. Early start Saturday morning to hike out, drive home (maybe stop by Artist's Palette 👀), and get back to campus late that night!

Contact the Guides: Emma: eashley@usc.edu Sage: sfcole@usc.edu

Emma: eashley@usc.edu

Sage: sfcole@usc.edu

What to Bring: Masks, hand sanitizer, and cleared Trojan Check (will be worn in transit)

Mess Kit (Fork/Spoon, Plate/Bowl)

Backpacking Backpack (50L capacity and above) (can borrow from SCO)

Sleeping Pad (can borrow from SCO)

Sleeping Bag (can borrow from SCO)

Headlamp

3L of water (in water bottles or water bladder)

Warm sweatshirt/Jacket

Comfortable Hiking Shoes: Running Shoes/Hiking Boots

Socks

Underwear

Sunscreen/Sun Protection

Comfortable athletic clothes

EXCITEMENT!!

*REMINDER: if you do not have something on this list, do not panic. SC Outfitters has gear that can supplement whatever you have.