Backpack on a Kayak: Catalina

Meet: Trojan Ground, Saturday (4/23) 7:30am

Return: Sunday (4/24) 6:30pm

Member: $197 Non member: $247

Participant Driver: n/a

Activity: Kayaking, Backpacking, Snorkeling, Camping

Difficulty: 4/8 (total 8 miles of paddling)

Recommended Prior Experience: Kayaking, Swimming

Location of Trip: Catalina Island

Native Land: Tongva

Trip Description:

Looking for a small (or large) dose of healthy escapism? Join us on this very special, very once in a lifetime adventure to the Catalina Island! We’re be paddling along the shore of Catalina, and setting up camp on a boat-in only beach to relax, snorkel, and unwind. Think private beach vibes with nothing but the island behind you and the ocean in front. Bring your snorkel gears, swim suit, a book, an instrument, or just a will to hang loose.

The kayaking part will be easy, totaling 6 miles round trip (about 2 hours total). We expect you to know how to swim, and have basic kayaking experience. We are not trained lifeguards.

Because the trip is highly dependent on weather, last minute changes to itinerary might occur.

Contact the Guides:

Ria Xi - ria.xi@scoutfitters.org

Farah Stack - farah.stack@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!*

• Water (pack at least 5 Liter)

• Sleeping bag

• Toiletry

• Dry bags (if you have any)

• Swim suit

• Headlamp

• Towel

• Jacket (for wind on boat & night, ideally waterproof)

• Change of dry clothes

• Sunglasses

• Sun hat

• Sun screen

• Snorkeling gears

• Books/games

• Bowl & fork

• Trash bags (for waterproofing belongings)

*Keep in mind that all your belongings have to fit into the hatch of your kayak, so pack as little as possible*

Please Review Our Cancellation and Refund Policy:

All SC Outfitter trips have a no-refund policy unless a substitute participant can be found. In the event your trip requires added reporting measures of participants (plane tickets, external providers, rental services, etc.) dropping the trip close to the date of the trip will not allow for the spot to be re-filled. See the details on trip pages for specific deadlines and reference our complete cancellation/refund policy here.

TRIP DIFFICULTY RATING SYSTEM

• Difficulty rating for trips

  • 1: No physical activity.

  • 2: Leisurely walk.

  • 3: 3-5 miles, about 1500 ft of gain, well maintained trails. About 3 hours of continuous activity.

  • 4: 5-10 miles, about 3000 ft of gain, well maintained trails. 4-6 hours of continuous activity.

  • 5: 10-14 miles, over 3000 ft of gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 6: At high altitude. 10-14 miles, over 3000 ft of gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 7: Technical skills may be necessary. At high altitude. Scrambling involved

  • 8: u gunna die

And that’s it! Well that and make sure to have a blast on your trip!