gladiators at CAESAR (SiSAR) CANYON! [BASECAMP]

Meet: Hecuba statue in the Village Saturday 4/19 at 7:30 a.m.

Return: Sunday 4/20 around 1 p.m.

Member: $39 Non member: $51

Participant Driver (1 needed): $23

Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!

Activity: hiking, camping at BASECAMP!, stargazing, etc.

Difficulty: 5/10 Medium Distance: 6.5 miles / 8.7 km Elevation: 1,200 ft / 365 m

Recommended Prior Experience: some prior hiking experience helpful but not required (this trail can feel pretty steep at times)

Location of Trip: Ojai, CA + secret basecamp location

Native Land: Chumash

The sun is setting on the SCO Republic as Halo and Caroline lead one of their last trips with the club, heading into the Ides of March (graduation). After a long reign as Caesars of the republic (very old guides) who lead gladiators (you) into battle in the reaches of the Roman Republic (California), the guides are prepared to take their last stand in Sisar Canyon. We will leave Rome (USC Village) bright and early at 7:30am Saturday to march 5.5 miles into Ojai’s Sisar Canyon, to conquer a picturesque land that winds through woods and provides strategic (pretty) views of the surrounding valley.

From there, we will travel to a meeting of the Senate (Basecamp!), where we will meet up with four other parties for a night of fun and gladiator entertainment with all the other senators — you’ll watch our backs though, right? We’ll prepare a feast worthy of emperors, impress the others with our gladiatorial skills, and sleep under the stars. The next morning will see us enjoy a very traditional Roman breakfast (pancakes) before heading back to campus. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED???

*disclaimer we have not seen the Paul Mescal Gladiator movie, only the OG with Russell Crowe. Also, our Roman knowledge doesn’t extend beyond the Percy Jackson books from middle school.

Contact the Guides:

Halo: hlyman@usc.edu

Caroline: dworken@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!

• 2L+ of water

• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, whatever you need. The hike will be HOT)

• Sleeping bag (can borrow from SCO)

• Sleeping pad (can borrow from SCO)

• Extra warm clothes for night/to sleep in (low of 40° F)

• Rain jacket (just in case)

• 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 instead of cotton

• Socks to wear + extra socks

• Underwear

• Sunscreen

• Hat, sunglasses, etc

• Mess kit (this just means a plate/bowl/tupperware and fork/spoon to eat with)

• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant etc)

• Any medications you take

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.