Leaping into laguna!!!
Meet: Friday 10/23, 8:00AM @ Hecuba in the Village
Return: 4:00PM from Laguna
Member: $22 Non member: $29
Participant Driver (1): $11
Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!
Activity: Snorkeling and freediving
Difficulty: (2/10) Easy Distance: 1 mile Elevation: 0m
Recommended Prior Experience: You must be a good swimmer. Experience in snorkeling or freediving highly recommended.
Location of Trip: Laguna Beach
Native Land: Tongva, Acjachemen
Have a free Friday? Looking to get away from classes? Look no more. Come leap into laguna with us!! We will leave in the morning and make our way down to Laguna - stopping by some scenic coves and admiring the view.
We will then explore the beautiful wildlife California has to offer! From California’s bright orange Garibaldi (the state’s fish) to sea stars, anemones, and the playful sea lions and dolphins, there’s plenty to see.
Contact the Guides:
Quinton Leung: quintonl@usc.edu
Natalie McMullin: nmcmulli@usc.edu
What to Bring:
2+ liters of water
Hat/sunscreen/sunglasses
Water shoes
Swimsuit
Wetsuit/rashguard (if desired)
Snorkel kit (SCO will provide a snorkel kit. It is recommended that you bring your own if you have one.
Beach towel
Price of the trip includes (and we will provide):
Snacks
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided when a trip occurs during meal-times
Technical gear (snorkels, masks and fins)
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.