LOOKS LIKE YOU’VE FOUND YOURSELF A GEM

Meet: Friday (9/23) TroGro at 1pm

Return: Sunday (9/25) around 8pm

Member: $114 Non member: $142

Participant Driver (1): $41

Activity: Backpacking

Difficulty: 4.5/8 Distance: 10.3 miles Elevation (ft): 2,500

Recommended Prior Experience: backpacking experience

Location of Trip: Sequoia National Park (Emerald Lake)

Native Land: Mono (Monache), Yokuts, Tübatulabal, Paiute, and Western Shoshone

Fun Fact: Arte Fact’s favorite gem is an emerald AND there’s a lake in sequoia called Emerald Lake (it’s very pretty). Coincidence? I think not… Join us on a moderate backpacking journey up into the sequoias to spend some lovely time by Emerald Lake. Backpacking, alpine lake swimming, yummy snacks, we’ve got it all!! This is a 10.3 out and back trail with gorgeous views (watchtower viewpoint) along the way and lots of silly riddles to share.

Contact the Guides:

Sibelle O’Donnell: seodonne@usc.edu

Emma DeAngelo: edeangel@usc.edu

What to Bring:

Backpacking backpack

Sleeping pad

Sleeping bag 

Warm layers (thermal long sleeves, sweater, long pants)

Comfortable hiking clothes

Hiking boots

Socks / underwear

Toiletries

AT LEAST 2L of water

Warm hat

Sun protection

Headlamp

Warm pajamas

Rain jacket

Trekking poles (optional)

Any necessary medication

Mess kit (plate/bowl + fork/knife/spork)

Bathing suit (optional)

Towel easy to pack (optional)

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

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!