i went to basecamp and all i got was punched in the bowls
Meet: 4/19, 7AM in the Village
Return: 4/20, 5PM
Member: ($59) Non member: ($77)
Participant Driver (2): ($37)
Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!
Activity: hiking, punchbowling, winning the cooking competition, scrambling, wildflowers
Difficulty: (8/10) Distance: 17 miles / 27.5 km Elevation: 4,533 ft / 1381 m
Recommended Prior Experience: some hiking experience, preferably scrambling experience
Location of Trip: Los Padres National Forest
Native Land: Chumash
Join us for a weekend escape as we hike the Last Chance Trail to the stunning Santa Paula Punchbowls— a hidden gem with natural pools and waterfalls perfect for swimming and relaxing after the trek.
We’ll set up camp in Santa Barbara, hang out under the stars, and kick off a fierce cooking competition with the opposing teams (bragging rights and prizes included).
The next morning, we’ll fuel up with a massive breakfast and take on the Cathedral Peak Trail, a short hike with some of the best views around, before heading back refreshed and full of stories.
Contact the Guides:
Ryan Long - ryanwlon@usc.edu
Kylie McLane - kmclane@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
Hat/sunglasses/sunscreen
Sleeping bag (can borrow from SCO)
Sleeping pad (can borrow from SCO)
Warm clothes for day/night/to sleep in. It will get pretty cold since we will be camping near the beach. So just in case pack some thermal layers, puffers/fleece, sweaters etc.
Comfortable hiking shoes
Beach shoes
Comfortable hiking clothes
Mess kit (plate/bowl/tupperware and fork/spoon)
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant etc)
Any Medications or other personal necessities.
Personal snacks (if desired)
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.