TREASURE HUNT AT GEM LAKES : SPOILER ALERT : WE R THE GEMS

Meet: Trader Joe’s, Friday Sept 16th @2:30 pm

Return: Sunday Sept 18th @4 pm ish

Member: $105 Non member: $132

Participant Driver (1): $34

Activity: Car camping/hiking

Difficulty: low 4/8, Medium Distance (mi): 8 miles Elevation (ft): 1000ft

Recommended Prior Experience: no prior experience necessary!!

Location of Trip: Inyo National Forest, Gem Lakes Trail

Native Land:

Eastern Mono/Monache

Leave around 2:30pm on Friday to drive 5-6 hours to Bishop, CA . Camp overnight, wake up early and drive to the Gem Lakes trailhead. Hike 4 miles in to reach the beautiful GEM LAKE with insane mountain views AND some alpine lake action. Hang out for lunch, maybe take a dip or a nap. Hike 4 miles back! Camp Saturday night. Sunday morning head back to LA! Expect to be back by 4pm.

Contact the Guides:

Emma Ashley: eashley@usc.edu

Laine Luiz: llluiz@usc.edu

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!*

• Mess Kit (Fork/Spoon, Plate/Bowl)

• Day pack (backpack)

• Sleeping Pad

• Sleeping Bag

• Headlamp

• 2-3L of water (in water bottles or water bladder)

• Warm sweatshirt/Jacket 

• Comfortable Hiking Shoes: Running Shoes/Hiking Boots

• Comfortable athletic clothes

• Socks

• Underwear

• Swimsuit

• Excitement

• Sunscreen/Sunglasses/Hat

• BUG SPRAY AND/OR BUG NET!!!!!!

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!