Hoofin’ It in Malibu
Meet: Sunday November 8th at 11 am at Trader Joe’s
Return: 7 pm same day!
Member: ($227) Non member: ($297)
Participant Driver (2): ($166)
Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!
Activity: Horseback ride and sunset swim
Difficulty: (2/10) Easy Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km Elevation: 200 ft / 61 m
Recommended Prior Experience: No prior experience needed!
Location of Trip: Malibu
Native Land: Chumash
HOWDY, COWBOYS & COWGIRLS! Ready to trade the south central city streets for the dusty mountain trails? Join Sofia and Addie for the ultimate coastal cowgirl adventure through the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains connecting Topanga and Malibu! We’ll leave USC at 11 AM and head to the ranch, arriving at 1 PM to meet your four-legged partner-in-crime, with a horse suited to your specific riding experience. Afterward, we’ll fuel up with a good ol’ cowboy-style picnic before saddling up for a 60-minute horseback ride through stunning mountain scenery, with plenty of opportunities for the cutest pictures along the way. But partner, the adventure doesn’t end there! We’ll head to Point Dume for a scenic 1-mile hike, soaking in gorgeous coastal views before capping off the day with a sunset swim in the Pacific Ocean. We’ll head back to USC around 7 PM just in time to study for Monday. Dust off those cowboy hats, pull on your boots, pack your swimsuits, and bring ALL the cowboy energy. THIS IS A PERFECT TRIP FOR ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS! LET’S RIDE, Trojans!
Contact the Guides:
Sofia Heins: sheins@usc.edu
Addie Raab: araab@usc.edu
What to Bring:
3+ liters of water
jeans
swimsuit
Hat/sunscreen/sunglasses/optional cowboy hat
Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes
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.