CAMPING AND CLOWNING IN CATALINA

Meet: Hecuba Statue USC Village @ 7:30AM on Saturday 11/22

Return: 8PM on Sunday 11/23

Member: ($201) Non member: ($262)

Activity: (hiking, camping, exploring, beaching)

Difficulty: (6/10) Distance: 9.1 miles / 14.6 km Elevation: 843 ft / 260 m

Recommended Prior Experience: Some hiking experience recommended.

Location of Trip: Catalina Island

Native Land: Acjachemen

And so they departed, ten brave souls out from San Pedro to brave a (not-so) perilous journey in search of a fresh ocean breeze on a quiet, secluded part of Catalina away from all the hustle and bustle. Join us on this escapade to Two Harbors in Catalina, where we’ll be camping close enough to the ocean to hear the waves lap against the shore but far enough where the seals won’t be chewing on our shoes. Saturday will see us depart from the village at 7:30 am to drive down to San Pedro, where a ferry will take us to Two Harbors in Catalina. Upon arrival, camp will quickly be pitched before we embark on a lovely day hike along the gorgeous eastern coast of Catalina towards Sullivan’s Beach. Once we return to camp, a hearty dinner will be had around a roaring campfire, and upon the embers fading, we’ll be sleeping under the stars. The next morning will feature the opportunity to explore the island some more before we hop on a return ferry and return to USC no later than 8pm. Feel free to direct any questions at either me or Nat, and we hope you’ll join us on this island adventure!

Contact the Guides:

Natalie McMullin: nmcmulli@usc.edu

Alex Tang: atang406@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

• Sleeping pad

• 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 for night/sleeping

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.