Mt. Wilson Booty Blaster
Meet: Hoover House @ 1030am
Return: Friday @ 7 ish pm
Member: $12 Non member: $15
Participant Driver(1): $8
Activity: Day hike up Mt. Wilson
Difficulty: (8/10) Hard Distance (miles): 14 miles Elevation (ft): 5,700ft
Recommended Prior Experience: None required
Location of Trip: Mt. Wilson (Pasadena, CA)
Native Land: Tongva
Get ready to have your booty blasted on this epicly awesome hike up Pasadena’s Mt. Wilson. This hike is not for the faint of heart: 7 miles up to the peak that includes over 5,000 ft of elevation (THAT’S A LOT!!!! CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED). However, at the summit, we will have incredible views of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Channel Islands, all of Los Angeles, as well as blasted bootys. We will start at the chill hour of 10: 30 AM to miss traffic and make the quick drive into Pasadena where we will begin our ascent up the mountain. We will have a yummy lunch at the peak and then cruise back down the mountain with hopes of being back to campus before 5ish to enjoy Friday festivities.
Contact the Guides:
Kiva: kfmcelhi@usc.edu
Matt: mtleslie@usc.edu
What to Bring:
day backpack
Water bottle (there’s a place to refill at the top, so 1.5 L is probably good)
Sun protection!! (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
Hiking / Running shoes
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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!!