GREAT DANES IN BIG SUR
Meet: Village at 7:30am, Saturday 10/26
Return: Sunday @ 7pm, Sunday 10/27
Member: $71 Non member: $93
Participant Driver (2): $31
Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!
Activity: camping / hiking / beaching/ being Danish
Difficulty: (6/10) Medium/Hard Distance (miles): 7 miles Elevation (ft): ~1900
Recommended Prior Experience: prior hiking experience heavily recommended
Location of Trip: Hearst San Simeon State Park, Big Sur, SOLVANG
Native Land: Salinan
Join us on a multicultural immersive experience! Our first stop will be the mystical Danish town of SoCal, SOLVANG. With no shortage of bakeries and souvenir shops, Solvang is THE SPOT to grab a delectable Danish pastry or a cheeky Danish trinket. Afterwards, we’ll head to Big Sur, where we’ll spend the night exploring, relaxing, and camping— all with a magnificent view of the beach! Here, we’ll look for wild elephant seals, take in the magic of Big Sur’s coastline, and indulge in a delectable dinner. The following morning, we’ll hike to an EPIC waterfall nearby, rounding out our two-day adventure!
We will be meeting in the village at 7:30 am on Saturday (10/26) and heading to Solvang. Following Solvang, we will indulge in the beauty of Big Sur and end the night with some comfortable camping at Hearst San Simeon State Park. The following morning we will eat yummy breakfast to fuel up before hiking Salmon Creek Trail, which leads to some really awesome waterfalls that you DON’T want to miss! Afterwards, we’ll head back to USC in time for everyone to have a relaxing Sunday evening at home.
Contact the Guides:
Delaney Carroll (drcarrol@usc.edu)
Hayden Naffziger (naffzige@usc.edu)
What to Bring:
Backpack
Water
Any medications you take
Warm layers for nighttime
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Hiking shoes/boots
Mess Kit (Fork/Spoon, Plate/Bowl/Tupperware)
Sleeping Pad (can borrow from SCO)
Sleeping Bag (can borrow from SCO)
Headlamp/flashlight
Sunglasses/Hat
EXCITEMENT
*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!!