Highest Mountain in LA
Meet: 9/18/2021 11:00 AM @ TroGro (Starbucks under Birnkrant)
Return: 9/19/2021 2:00 PM
Member: $27 Non member: $34
Activity: backpacking
Difficulty: 6
Come summit the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Mt. Baldy (10,068 feet)!! Anyone obsessed with tall mountains, this summit is your rite of passage for living in LA. We start the summit Saturday, hike 5 miles up a steep elevation gain of 4,000ft. We will set up camp at the summit, enjoy sunset, a well deserved meal, and spend the night. We will pack up Sunday morning, head down the mountain and back to SC. This is a difficult summit, with no shade cover and loose rocks, so be prepared to be challenged!
Contact the Guides:
Bryte: fdarden@usc.edu
Yuka: ytoda@usc.edu
Katie: kqrandal@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!*
Water bottle (or water bladder); you need 4 liters of carrying water capacity (4 nalgenes!!)
40-60L Backpacking backpack
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Sturdy hiking boots, or running shoes with great traction!
Hiking clothes (hot during day)
Shorts, t shirt
Sun protection, long sleeve, hat!
warm socks
Night/sleep clothes (Be prepared for cold and windy summit)
Bring fleece jacket
Puffy jacket
Wind breaker/raincoat
fleece pants/warm pants
Extra socks
Camp shoes for comfort
sun protection: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat!!!
personal toiletries
Optional items: compass, knife, book, journal