Sandy Starry Sledding Safari!

Meet: TroGro (The Starbucks by New North) 7 am on Saturday, 2/4

Return: Sunday 2/5, around 5 pm

Member: $59 Non member: $74

Activity: Dune sledding, camping, easy hiking

Difficulty: 3/10 Easy Distance (miles): 4.5-5 miles Elevation (ft): 600 ft

Recommended Prior Experience: Comfortable with dispersed/primitive camping, some hiking experience

Location of Trip: Mojave National Preserve

Native Land: Nuwuwu, Yuhaviatam

Are you ready for an adventure? Join us for a two-day, one-night trip to the Mojave Desert! We'll be leaving from USC at 7 am on Saturday morning, loaded up with sand sleds and camping gear. Our first stop will be the Kelso Dunes, where we'll spend the afternoon sand sledding on the massive dunes. Then, we'll set up camp nearby and spend the night under the stars.

On Sunday morning, we'll start the day off with a short hike on the Hole in the Wall Rings trail and then head back to USC. This trip is the perfect opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and to experience the beauty and tranquility of the Mojave Desert. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure, #BigDesertEnergy!

Disclaimer: ChatGPT definitely did NOT help us create this trip description (or trip name)!

Contact the Guides:

Tadd: taddlong@usc.edu

Abby: drood@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!

• Backpack

• Sleeping bag*

• Sleeping pad*

• 3-4 L of water

• Headlamp

• Mess kit/plate/utensils

• Hiking boots/hiking shoes/running shoes

• Toothbrush/toothpaste/other toiletries

• ***Jacket/warm layers!!!

• Athletic material clothing for hiking

• Socks + undergarments

• Sunglasses/hat

• Sunscreen

• Hand sanitizer

• OPTIONAL: card games/group games/books/other activities

• REQUIRED: good vibes, can-do attitude

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!!