Big Sirs in Big Sur

Meet: EVK @ 6am Friday (4/5)

Return: 7pm Saturday (4/6)

Member: $80 Non member: $100

Participant Driver (1): $30

Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!

Activity: backpacking, hiking, getting huge

Difficulty: 6/10 Medium Distance (miles): 14 Elevation (ft): 1,335

Recommended Prior Experience: hiking experience recommended (5+ miles)

Location of Trip: Big Sur!

Native Land: Esselen

“The hard days are what make you stronger.” - Aly Raisman

Come get BIG with the Big Sirs, Natalia and Blake, at Big Sur! We will be doing a two day, one night backpacking adventure at Big Sur along the Pine Ridge Trail. On Friday, April 5 we will meet 6am bright and early outside of EVK. After a 6 hour car ride full of deep and insightful conversation we will arrive at Big Sur Station and start our hike. The first day of hiking will be just under 7 miles and 1,335 feet of elevation gain to Barlow Flats Campground. There will be delectable treats along the trail and fine dining (pita wraps) once we arrive at the campsite. On Saturday morning, we will start the day with some exercise for getting BIG: push-ups on the dirt, pull-ups on trees, and squats on rocks. This is just a taste of what you might encounter. No one ever said the BIG life was an easy one. After our muscles are pushed to exhaustion, we’ll hike back to our vehicles and head back to campus just in time for Saturday night festivities! You might be burnt out by Big Sur, but you will be starting the next week as a Big Sir.

**workout optional**

Contact the Guides:

Natalia Ratner: nratner@usc.edu

Blake Bucholz: bbuchhol@usc.edu

What to Bring:

• Mess Kit (Fork/Spoon, Plate/Bowl)

• Backpacking Backpack (50L capacity and above) (can borrow from SCO)

• Sleeping Pad (can borrow from SCO)

• Sleeping Bag (can borrow from SCO)

• Headlamp/flashlight

• 3+ L of water (in water bottles or water bladder)

• Warm sweatshirt/Jacket

• Comfortable Hiking Shoes: Running Shoes/Hiking Boots

• Socks

• Underwear

• Swimsuit

• Excitement

• Sunscreen/Sun Protection

• Comfortable athletic clothes

• Warm layers to sleep in—leggings, sweats, beanie, etc.

• Any medications you take

*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!

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!!