Bachelor in Paradise (Valley)

Meet: 10/1/21 @ USC Village Dining Hall 7:30 am

Return: 10/3/21 6:00 PM

Member: $73 Non member: $92

Activity: Backpacking

Difficulty: 5/8

In this episode of Bachelors (and Bachelorettes) in Paradise, we’ll travel to Paradise Valley in the heart of Kings Canyon National park. We’ll backpack about 20 gently rolling miles along the Kings River with waterfalls and swimming holes, all in the remote Sierra Wilderness. Whether you’ve backpacked before or just want to give it a try, this is the trip for you! We’ll leave from the Village Dining Hall on Friday morning at 7:30 and get you back in time for dinner on Sunday.

Contact the Guides:

John Bush (johncbus@usc.edu)

Peter Kubiniec (kubiniec@usc.edu)

Charlie Toney (ctoney@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!*

• Masks, hand sanitizer, and cleared Trojan Check (will be worn in all closed spaces and in transit)

• Mess Kit (Fork/Spoon, Plate/Bowl)

• Backpacking Backpack (50L capacity and above)

• Sleeping Pad

• Sleeping Bag (30* and below)

• Headlamp (W/ Batteries!)

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

• Warm sweatshirt/Jacket

• Comfortable Hiking Shoes: Running Shoes/Hiking Boots

• Socks

• Underwear

• Excitement

• Sunscreen/Sun Protection

• Comfortable athletic clothes