Let’s Get Loopy in the Desert

Meet: Saturday 1/28 8:00 AM at the Village

Return: Sunday 1/29 around 5:00 PM

Member: $53 Non member: $67

Participant Driver (1): $29

Activity: backpacking

Difficulty: 5/8 Medium Distance (miles): 14.2 Elevation (ft): 1,164

Recommended Prior Experience: some mild hiking or backpacking experience recommended

Location of Trip: Joshua Tree

Native Land: Serrano, Chemehuevi, Mojave Cahuilla, and Mojave

Pre-Trip Meeting: Friday 1/27 1:00 PM at Shack (2647 Orchard Avenue)

Join John and Gretchen for a backpacking adventure in Joshua Tree! On this trip, we will be backpacking the Big Foot, Quail Wash, Panorama and Creosote Trail.

Contact the Guides:

John Bush johncbus@usc.edu

Gretchen Rudolph gretcher@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!*

• Warm clothes/layers for the night (warm socks!)

• Sunscreen and sun protection

• 3L of Water

• Mess kit

• Sleeping bag

• Sleeping pad

• Backpacking pack

• Headlamp/light source

• Really comfortable hiking shoes

• Wool hiking socks

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!