Sendyween in yosemite
Meet: 2:30pm Friday (10/31) at Village fountain
Return: 8pm on Sunday 11/2
Member: $220 Non member: $286
Participant Driver (1): $144
Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!
Activity: Hiking, quad maxxing, munching
Difficulty: (7/10) Hard Distance: 13 mi / 21 km Elevation: 2500 ft / 762 m
Recommended Prior Experience: Moderate hiking experience required
Location of Trip: Yosemite Valley
Native Land: Miwok
You can do better than halloweekend on the row. Join Ryan and Kylie for a weekend you’ll actually remember in Yosemite National Park instead! We’ll be staying at the iconic Curry Village, one of Yosemite’s historic lodging areas that features on-site dining, cozy canvas tents equipped with heaters, and awesome vibes. With access to plumbing AND running water (yes you read that correctly!), this is a glamping trip at its finest. After check-in, we’ll chill, play some board games, and have a chance to explore the village under the stars before kicking off our lit halloweekend itinerary.
After breakfast, we’ll start our morning exploring Lower Yosemite Falls, a secret cave, and Bridalveil Falls—three of Yosemite’s most beautiful gems—then hike alongside the Merced River via the Middle Valley Loop Trail. Finally, we'll hit up Taft Point and the Fissures and end our night overlooking Glacier Point for dinner with an awesome view of the sunset. Oh — and DON’T FORGET YOUR COSTUME! We’re revealing them on day 2, so bring something creative and hiking-friendly.
Sunday morning, we'll leave our cozy cabin and hike the Mist Trail to Vernal and Nevada Falls, one of Yosemite’s most iconic routes. We'll get to enjoy the misty views while we eat the famous SCO lunch (iykyk) and perhaps spot a rainbow before heading back to campus!
Contact the Guides:
Kylie McLane: kmclane@usc.edu
Ryan Long: ryanwlon@usc.edu
What to Bring:
*REMINDER FOR OVERNIGHTS : if you do not have a sleeping bag or sleeping pad, 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!
YOUR AWESOME HALLOWEEN COSTUME FOR DAY 2
Sleeping bag (can borrow from SCO)
Sleeping pad (can borrow from SCO)
Mess kit (utensils and bowl/plate/tupperware)
3+ liters of water
Hat/sunscreen/sunglasses
Comfortable hiking shoes (comfort is the most important thing, hiking boots are great but running shoes will work too)
Comfortable hiking clothes
Toiletries/medications
Headlamp/flashlight
Warm clothes for day/night/to sleep in (potential lows of 20° F
Thermal layers, warm socks, hats, etc.
NOT JUST A SWEATER: Puffer + Fleece + layers for bottom/top
extra snacks if u want
Price of the trip includes (and we will provide):
Snacks
Breakfast, lunch, and 1 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.