Saddling up for basecamp
Meet: 8am 4/19 @ Village Fountain
Return: 2pm 4/20
Member: $42 Non member: $55
Participant Driver (2): $21
Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!
Activity: hiking around SB, view-maxxing, BASECAMP!
Difficulty: (4/10) Easy/Medium Distance: 4 miles / 6.4km Elevation: 1000 ft/ 330m
Recommended Prior Experience: hiking experience recommended
Location of Trip: Santa Barbara, super secret basecamp spot
Native Land: Chumash
Ready to hit the trail and soak up some stunning Santa Barbara views? Saddle up with us for a fun, yet moderate hike to Saddle Rock Trail. We will gallop through shady trees, beautiful landscapes, with jaw-dropping views of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara, and even the Channel Islands on a clear day.
This isn’t just a hike—it’s gonna be the full basecamp experience. After we conquer the trail, we’ll head over to Basecamp, where we’ll meet up with SCO groups for good food, chill vibes, and a chance to connect with new folks who are just as down for the outdoors as you are.
Contact the Guides:
Hayden: naffzige@usc.edu
Isaac: tula@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!
Capacity for 2L+ of water
Sleeping bag (can borrow from SCO)
Sleeping pad (can borrow from SCO)
Pillow (optional)
Extra warm clothes for night/to sleep in (low of 40° F)
RAIN JACKET
Headlamp/flashlight
Comfortable hiking shoes (comfort is the most important thing, hiking boots are great but running shoes will work too)
Comfortable hiking clothes, ideally synthetic / quick-dry
Socks to wear + extra socks
Underwear
Sunscreen
Hat, sunglasses, etc
Mess kit (this just means a plate/bowl/tupperware and fork/spoon)
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant etc)
Any necessary medication
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.