Big sur baddies
Meet: Shack on Wednesday at 2:30pm
Return: Friday around 4pm
Member: $82 Non member: $103
Participant Driver (1): $48
Activity: car camping, hiking, hanging out, beaching, campfireing!
Difficulty: 7/10, Medium/Hard Distance (miles): 11 Elevation (ft): 2500
Recommended Prior Experience: have been on challenging, long-distance hikes before
Location of Trip: Big Sur, CA
Native Land: Esselen
are you lookin for some fun fall break plans??? you’re in the right place because we are heading to big sur. we have a short but sweet camping trip for you that will consist of beautiful coastal views (photo op, anyone?) plenty of time to hang out at a classic big sur beach and catch sunset (possibly sunrise too!!), and an 11-mile day hike among stunning california redwoods. we will also be making a crackling campfire with smores to kick off those cozy fall vibes and take a break from the big city! we will head out on wednesday around 2:30pm (skip your classes >:-) ) and return early to mid-afternoon on friday so that you can make some fun weekend plans too.
Contact the Guides:
Halo Lyman: hlyman@usc.edu
Josh McCampbell: mccampbe@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
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.)
headlamp/flashlight
Beach things (towel, swimsuit if you want, etc.)
Warm layers for sleeping (it will be 40-50 degrees and windy!! Please bring warm cozy pants like fleece, warm socks, a mid-layer sweater, and consider bringing a puffy jacket or something similar)
Breathable clothes for hiking (athletic clothes made of synthetic materials work well, cotton is not the best but if that’s all you have don’t sweat it)
Mess kit (tupperware and fork works) otherwise you will have to eat dinner out of your hands!!! that would be so sad
Very comfortable shoes to hike in like hiking boots or sturdy sneakers
Any medications you take
Daypack/backpack to carry your water and stuff while hiking
Trekking poles (optional)
WATER (bring capacity for 2 or 3 liters of water, we will have water for you to fill up later on but please bring your bottles filled up!!)
Waivers!!!!!!!!!
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!!