Cuties, cucs’ and Cocoa
on cucamonga Peak
(Six Pack of peaks)
Meet: 6am on 11/21 at Hecuba in the Village
Return: 6pm~ 11/21
Member: $25 Non member: $33
Participant Driver (1): $13
Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!
Activity: Hiking, gallivanting, munching
Difficulty: (7/10) Hard Distance: 11.1 miles / 17.9 km Elevation: 4186 ft / 1276 m
Recommended Prior Experience: Hiking experience required
Location of Trip: Cucamonga Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains
Native Land: Tongva
Have you ever looked at the mountains leaving Parkside Dining Hall and wondered what the view would be like from above? Look no further and embark with us on a wondrous escape to Cucamonga Peak, where we’ll gaze down upon the city below with a feast complete with cuties, cucumbers, and hot cocoa (or hot cider we will have both). We will depart from the Village bright and early and head up Icehouse Canyon towards Cucamonga Peak at approximately 7:30am, where we’ll summit at an elevation of 8800ft above sea level. The weather will be chillier than one would expect so we highly recommend bringing plenty of layers (even if you don’t think you will need it. “Tis better to be warm than to be cold” - Sun Tzu) and we may even encounter the occasional snowpatch! We are super excited to be leading this trip and hope to see y’all out there on the first trip in our “Six Pack of Peaks“ series!
Contact the Guides:
Alex Tang: atang460@usc.edu
Zara Khan: zakhan@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!
2+ liters of water
Daypack (optional)
Comfortable hiking shoes
Comfortable and warm hiking clothes
Hat/sunscreen/sunglasses
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.