Mayhem in Maui
Meet: USC Village, morning March 14th
Return: March 22
Cost of Trip EXCLUDING AIRFARE:
Member: $625 Non member: $834
Activity: (Backpacking, hiking, surfing, camping, spring-break-maxxing)
Difficulty: (8/10) Hard Distance: ~36 miles / 58 km Elevation: ~8000 ft / 2438.4 m
Recommended Prior Experience: Prior backpacking experience REQUIRED. Strong swimmer recommended.
Location of Trip: Maui
Native Land: Nā moku ʻehā
Pre-Trip Meeting (MANDATORY): Location and time TBD. We will have two pre-trip meetings - one to book flights and go over trip details, and a second one to distribute gear and other stuff before the flights :)
WELCOMEEE MAUI SENDERS!!!!!! Are you trying to have the best spring break of your whole life? If so, look no further because…WE’RE GOING TO MAUI!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Get stoked, get hyped, and get a little sunburnt with us because we’re about to be causing MAYHEM IN MAUI. Maui is the ultimate mix of wild volcanic craters, lush jungle, and dreamy beaches, and we’re hitting it all—from backpacking through Haleakalā’s craters to chasing waterfalls and black sand beaches on the Road to Hana, to snorkeling and surfing our hearts out on the coast. We’ve got a packed lineup plus plenty of time to chill, eat absurd amounts of good food, and stare at many stars.
NOTE: This trip REQUIRES AN APPLICATION, so please be sure to read this page in its entirety and then complete the application below. The application will close Sunday, 2/15 at 11:59PM.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly in from LA, pick up rental cars, stock up on food, fuel, and backpacking supplies. Head to Hosmer’s Grove campground for our first night, organizing gear and prepping for the backpacking trip that starts the next morning!!
Days 2-4: BACKPACKING HALEAKALA! Spend an unreal three days backpacking through Haleakalā Crater, dropping in on Sliding Sands, hiking past wild volcanic colors, and camping under insane stars and huge crater walls. The 3 days of backpacking are: 9.4 mi + 394 ft / 6.6 mi + 1627 ft / 4.0 mi + 1736 ft.
Day 5-6: ROAD TO HANA! Driving this LEGENDARY road (in reverse) with as many waterfall stops as the group wants, hunting for free fruit at Keʻanae Arboretum, swimming at black sand beaches, and exploring spots like the Pools of ʻOheʻo, the Pipiwai Trail, and Waimoku Falls before crashing at our oceanfront Waiʻānapanapa campsite.
Day 7: Finishing the Road to Hana in reverse takes us to the northern part of Maui. On the way, we will try world-famous banana bread, check out rainbow eucalyptus trees, see sea turtles at Ho’okipa Beach, and, ocean permitting, watch some of the biggest waves in the world at Pe’ahi (Jaws) before heading to Camp Oluwalu for the night.
Day 8: Our last full day! Since we’ll be exhausted, we can chill at some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and, in a SCO first, go surfing! No experience or gear is required, the waves will be calm and we can teach you. Snorkeling and kayaking are also in the cards!
NOTE: This is very much your spring break, and we want to do the things YOU want to do! Much of the details are left vague on purpose so we can choose what to do as a group!
Contact the Guides:
Diego Salazar-Ortiz: diegos@usc.edu
Jacob Futterman: jfutterm@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 where you’ll let them know what gear you need! We will also go over a more detailed packing list in the pre-trip meeting.
Large-capacity (70+ liters) backpack (we can help supply you with one if you don’t have one)
Sleeping pad
Warm sleeping bag (we can help supply you with one if you don’t have one)
Waterproof boots
Bowl with a closing lid and utensil (MESS KIT)
Clothing (recommendations below)*
Synthetic shirt for hiking in
Fleece top
Pants/shorts to hike in
Three pairs of socks (one to hike in, one to stay always dry in sleeping bag)
Puffer / light jacket if you get cold easily
Sun protection
Hat/visor
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Rain protection
Rain jacket
Rain pants (optional, but not a bad idea)
Trekking poles if you have bad knees
Personal toiletries
Camera
Capacity for 4 (IMPORTANT) liters of water (4 Nalgenes, 2 Nalgenes and a 2 liter bottle, etc.)
Swimsuit and towel
Headlamp / flashlight
Any necessary medications
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.