Freezin’ for a reason

Meet: USC village fountain at 8AM Saturday February 1st

Return: 5PM

Member: $23 Non member: $30

Activity: Hiking, ice bucket challenging, swimming

Difficulty: (5/10) Medium Distance: 7.4 miles / 11.9km Elevation (ft): 961ft

Recommended Prior Experience: comfortable swimming

Location of Trip: Santa Paula Punch Bowls

Native Land: Micqanaqa’n, Chumash

Get ready to take the plunge for a great cause! Join us on a fun and frosty day trip to the beautiful Santa Paula Punch Bowls. This adventure isn’t just about the breathtaking scenery and invigorating hike; it’s about making a difference. For every brave soul who takes the Polar Plunge into the chilly waters, we’ll donate to ALS research in the spirit of the ice bucket challenge!

We will meet at 8AM Saturday morning at USC Village and head to Santa Paula Punch Bowls. It is roughly 4 miles to the punch bowls where we’ll stop and have lunch. There are lots of stream crossings so be prepared to get your feet wet! Most importantly, we’ll polar plunge into the swimming holes and sunbathe to dry off. After an adventurous (and hopefully warm) day, we’ll hike back to our cars and head home.

Contact the Guides:

Sidney Kalin (skalin@usc.edu)

Ally Atwell (aatwell@usc.edu)

What to Bring:

• Hiking shoes

• Bathing suit

• Small towel

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Hat

• Hiking clothes (bring layers)

• 2L water

• Mess kit (something to eat with)

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!!