Bad TO THE BACKBONE

Meet: Kiva’s House @630am 12/8

Return: latest 2pm

Member: $18 Non member: $23

Participant Driver (1): $12

Activity: Hike in Topanga (kinda steep)

Difficulty: 5/10

Recommended Prior Experience: Some hiking

Location of Trip: Topanga Canyon (malibu area)

Native Land: Shmuwick

Pre-Trip Meeting: N/A

Bad to the Backbone: this trail takes you up Topanga canyon for some classic so cal views. The hike reminds one of the Green River album by Credence Clearwater Revival band. So if you’re into music, or the outdoors, pls come – join us.

Contact the Guides:

Kiva: kfmcelhi@usc.edu

Matt: mtleslie@usc.edu

What to Bring:

Small day pack

Sunscreen
Sneakers/hiking shoes
Hat/ Sunnies
Water (1-2 liters)

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Participant Driver

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: 2-5 miles less than 1000 ft of total elevation gain on well maintained trails. About 2-3 hours continuous activity
- 4: 4-6 miles, about 1000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. About 3 hours of continuous activity.
- 5: 6-8 miles, about 1500ft of elevation gain on maintained trials. 4-5 hours continuous activity
- 6: 8-10 miles, about 2000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. 4-6 hours of continuous activity.
- 7: 10-14 miles, over 2500 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.
- 8: At high altitude. 12-16 total miles, over 3000 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.
- 9: Technical skills may be necessary. At high altitude with physical elevation gain. Scrambling over rocks likely involved.
- 10: u gunna die

**If you have any questions or concerns about the physical activity, recommended prior experience, or gear needed on any kind of trip please contact the guides as soon as possible!!