CHEESIN' IT AT CRUICKSHANK CAMP
Meet: Saturday, March 8th 7:00am @ village in front of trader joes
Return: Sunday, March 9th around 5:00pm
Member: $76 Non member: $99
Participant Driver (1): $35
Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!
Activity: backpacking, brief creek and beach frolick
Difficulty: (5/10) Medium Distance (miles): 4.7 miles Elevation (ft): 1213ft
Recommended Prior Experience: some hiking, backpacking
Location of Trip: Cruickshank Trail in Silver Peak Wilderness
Native Land: Salinan
Pre-Trip Meeting: 8pm Thu 3/6 at Shack
Have you ever wanted a socially acceptable occasion to eat a whole block of cheese for dinner? Now is your chance!! Join Erin, Lauren, and Anders for a cheese-fueled backpacking adventure in the Silver Peak Wilderness! We’ll meet at 7 AM on March 8th at the USC Village and embark on a 4-hour drive up the beautiful California coast to the Cruickshank Trail. After a 2.4-mile hike in, we’ll set up camp at Cruickshank Camp, explore the area, maybe visit a creek, and, most importantly, consume an unreasonable amount of cheese.
The next morning, we’ll eat some breakfast and hike 2.4 miles back out, but before heading home, we’ll make a beach stop to admire the waves and take a dip if you’re feeling bold.
We’ll be back on campus around 5 PM on March 9th.
NOTE: We will be providing lunch and dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday + lots of snacks, and your cheese of choice (if not ridiculously expensive lol). Please bring money to pay for your lunch on the drive back down!
Contact the Guides:
Erin : coulon@usc.edu
Lauren : sunlaure@usc.edu
Anders : andersjo@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
Backpacking pack (50L+) (can borrow from SCO)
Sleeping bag (can borrow from SCO)
Sleeping pad (can borrow from SCO)
Warm clothes for night/to sleep in (low of 30° F)
Headlamp/flashlight
Comfortable hiking shoes (comfort is the most important thing, hiking boots are great but running shoes will work too)
Comfortable hiking clothes
Socks
Underwear
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Hat, sunglasses, etc
Swim trunks and towel (swimming optional, it’s gonna be so cold)
Mess kit (this just means a plate/bowl/tupperware and fork/spoon)
Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant etc)
Medication
Price of the trip includes (and we will provide):
YOUR CHOICE OF CHEESE BLOCK! (if it’s not too fancy schmancy)
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!!