Getting Lost in Big Sur (On Purpose)

Meet: 10:00am Saturday at EVK/Starbucks

Return: Sunday around 12:00pm

Member: $72 Non member: $90

Participant Driver (2): $28

Activity: Tough Hiking, Campfire convos, Chillin

Difficulty: 6/10 - Medium Distance: 3.8 miles Elevation:

Recommended Prior Experience: Some hiking experience, moderate fitness level

Location of Trip: Big Sur National Park

Native Land: Ancestral lands of the Esselen and Salinan Peoples

Join the legendary Giancarlo and Savraj on an epic backpacking adventure in the breathtaking Big Sur! These expert trailblazers will lead you on a journey through some of the most stunning scenery California has to offer. You'll trek through lush forests, cross crystal clear creeks, and climb to breathtaking vistas.

Giancarlo and Savraj are not just guides, they are storytellers and entertainers, they will keep the mood lively and fun, cracking jokes and sharing tales along the way. After a long day of hiking, we'll set up camp and enjoy a delicious meal cooked over the campfire. As the stars come out, we'll swap stories and share a few laughs before turning in for the night.

Contact the Guides:

Giancarlo: gr_254@usc.edu

Savraj: savrajsi@usc.edu

What to Bring:

*REMINDER (overnights only) : if you do not have a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpacking pack, or other technical gear (non-clothing), do not panic, SC Outfitters has these items for you! Your guides will send out a gear-request form the week of your trip where you’ll let them know what gear you need!

• Sleeping bag

• Sleeping pad

• Backpacking Backpack

• Mess kit (bowl, fork, spoon)

• LAYERS! (beanie, warm jacket, sweatshirt, sweatpants, long socks)

• Hiking shoes

• Swimsuit and towel

• Backpack

• WATER!

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!!