Joshin’ around in Joshua Tree

Meet: Village Elevators Nov 22 @07:30AM

Return: 5PM Nov 23

Member: $63 Non member: $82

Participant Driver (1): $33

Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!

Activity: (Hiking, Scrambling, Stargazing, Getting Lit!)

Difficulty: (5/10) Medium Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km Elevation: 1100 ft / 31 m

Recommended Prior Experience: None

Location of Trip: Joshua Tree National Park

Native Land: Yuhaaviatam/Maarenga’yam (Serrano)

What is up party people!!! Get excited for the trip of a lifetime to Joshua Tree NP. We are starting off the morning bright and early at 7:30am at the village elevators, before embarking on the 2ish hour drive over. At the trailhead, we will stretch out and have a quick lunch before starting on the 7.5 mile hike to take in the beautiful views of Joshua Tree. After finishing up, we will head to the campsite to set up for the night and eat a delectable meal cooked up by SCO’s second best cook, Jake Futterman. We’ll end the night off with deep heart to heart conversations and some stargazing.

In the morning, we’ll wake up bright and early for a quick breakfast before heading up to the north side of the park for a few short ~0.5 mile hikes to see some unskippable Joshua Tree attractions. After enjoying the natural beauty of the park, we will head out to the town of Joshua Tree to see the Crochet Museum, gift shops, and grab some coffee for the road. Then, we’ll head back to campus and hopefully arrive by 4 pm.

Contact the Guides:

Alexa: didinsky@usc.edu

Diego: diegos@usc.edu

Jake: 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 the week of your trip where you’ll let them know what gear you need!

• Sleeping bag (SCO can provide)

• Sleeping pad (SCO can provide)

• 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 and layers for night/sleeping (low of 30 F)

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.