Zion to find love: A trip of yearning

Meet: Saturday 2/14 at Hecuba Statue (USC Village) at 7 am

Return: Monday 2/16 at 7pm

Member: $137 Non member: $179

Participant Drivers (2): $54

Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!

Activity: Hiking, Camping, Hot Springing, Yearning

Difficulty: (7/10) Medium Distance: 11.9 miles/ 19.60 km Elevation: 2697 ft / 822.04 m

Recommended Prior Experience: Hiking Experience Recommended

Location of Trip: Zion National Park

Native Land: Anasazi

Pre-Trip Meeting: TBD

Are you a yearner? Does the idea of seeing everyone post their significant other on Valentines Day stress you out? Or are you just down for the trip of your life? Look no further, and venture to Zion National Park with Logan and Ivette! We will be leaving bright and early on Valentines Day and stop in Las Vegas where you’ll realize you hit the jackpot after enjoying a delicious lunch. Then, we will drive the rest of the way to Zion and get a quick leisurely sunset hike (1 mile/1.60 km, 157 ft/47.85 m elevation) in before setting up camp and sharing our tales of pining over a tasty dinner under the stars. On the second day we will be hiking part of the Grotto trailhead to the West Rim (6 miles/9.656 km, 1550 ft/472.44 m elevation) , where you will find your new love: Zion’s gorgeous views. But don’t worry, we’ll make sure everyone can snap some stunning pictures to add to your dating profile. On our last day, after enjoying a swoon worthy breakfast, we will head to Ringbolt Hot Springs (4.9 miles/7.89km, 990ft/301.75 m elevation). where we’ll hike through beautiful sights and share some steamy secrets. After this trip of bonding, we will head back to campus and realize that love comes in many forms, and to never underestimate the power of friendship and Mother Nature’s beauty.

Contact the Guides:

Ivette Enriquez: ivenriqu@usc.edu

Logan Decker: lgdecker@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

• Mess kit (utensils and bowl/plate/tupperware)

• 3+ liters of water

• Hat/sunscreen/sunglasses

• Comfortable hiking shoes

• Comfortable hiking clothes

• Toiletries/medications

• Headlamp/flashlight

• Warm clothes for night/sleeping *Temperature at night will be in the 20s to 30s; do not forget your layers!!!

• Swimsuit and towel for hot springs

Price of the trip includes (and we will provide):

• Snacks

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided when a trip occurs during meal-times

• Any technical gear required (ie. kayaks, snowshoes, snorkels, backpacking packs, sleeping bags, fishing rods, etc.)

• All group / shared gear (tents, stoves, bear cans, first aid kit, etc.)

• Any permits or campsite reservations needed

• Cost of gas reimbursed for participant drivers

• Amazing guides who love the outdoors and do this for free!
  

Please Review Our Cancellation and Refund Policy:

All SC Outfitters 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!!

This program is open to all eligible individuals. SC Outfitters operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact the guides listed above on the trip page. We request that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.