WEEK 9 (5/31-6/1): Liana, Harry, and Izzy will be leading Paradise Valley in Kings Canyon National Park. This is an intermediate backpacking trip, and we will be covering 18 miles over the span of 2 days (9 the first, 9 the second) with about 2500 feet of elevation gain. We’ll encounter some sand, forest, big rocks, maybe bears🫢, natural water beauties, and river views most of the whole way!

WEEK 9 (5/31-6/1): Liana, Harry, and Izzy will be leading Paradise Valley in Kings Canyon National Park. This is an intermediate backpacking trip, and we will be covering 18 miles over the span of 2 days (9 the first, 9 the second) with about 2500 feet of elevation gain. We’ll encounter some sand, forest, big rocks, maybe bears🫢, natural water beauties, and river views most of the whole way!

WEEK 8 (5/24-5/26): Hey everyone! we’ll be leading a trip on memorial day all the way up to oregon, where we’ll be checking out 80-foot waterfalls and natural hot springs 10 minutes from our first campsite. the next day, we’ll be going on a full-day rafting trip on the north umpqua river, then driving to crater lake and cooking up some dinner. the next day, we’ll be driving back. hope to see you there!

WEEK 8 (5/24-5/26): Trinity Alps backpacking is going to be a three night four day extravaganza into the Mountains. We will be leaving Friday after classes and returning early Sunday afternoon. One night of camping and two nights of backpacking, lots of lakes, great food and good times ahead.

WEEK 8 (5/24-5/26): Intermediate, backpacking in stanislous wilderness. Camping and swimming at beautiful alpine lakes!

WEEK 7 (5/17-5/18): Join Caroline and Delaney on a 15 mile intermediate backpacking trip through Emigrant Wilderness. We will eat good food, have lots of laughs, and most importantly, enjoy the beauty of the sierras.

WEEK 7 (5/17-5/18): Join us on an incredible overnight excursion to Lassen Volcanic National Park! Located about 4 hours northeast of campus, we will be camping, doing an awesome day hike, and eating some super yummy food! There is so much to see at Lassen, including mountains, lakes, and some incredible volcanic and geological formations. We may even check out some waterfalls and lava beds!

WEEK 7 (5/17-5/18): We are going to have an awesome time on this SUPER special Into the WIld trip!! We are gonna be farming on a super dope farm, we are also going to be massively chefing up in this DOPE outdoor kitchen we will have acsess too!! We will camp on the farm over night and go for a nice stroll in the morning aswell as a nice polar plunge in the morning!!! We would be so HYPED to have ya on our trippppp!!!

WEEK 6 (5/10-5/11): Cam, Hailey, and Liz are headed to Folsom Lake outside of Tahoe for one night of camping followed by a half day river rafting extravaganza on the American River! For those who love a chill hangout around the lake yet also crave the adrenaline of an adventure, this trip’s the one for you. Pack your bags and get ready for the weekend of your dreams!!

WEEK 6 (5/10-5/11): WHATSUP WILDLINGS! Hope your Week 6 plans are free, because we’re going to the beautiful Yosemite National Park!! We will be driving to the beautiful Yosemite Valley early Saturday morning, hiking through meadows, marveling at waterfalls, and possibly taking a drip in the river! That night we’ll camp in Southern Yosemite and make some delicious din, then the next morning we’ll hike around some more before heading back to campus. It’ll be a weekend trip you don’t want to miss!

WEEK 5 (5/3-5/4): We are going snowshoe backpacking in Sequoia National Park with Professional snowboarder and ski mountaineer turned philosophy professor Dr Steele. We will be kicking steps through the snowy high country on our steep hike and learning snow camping skills in camp. Leaders are Andre Daniel and Willy and this is an advanced trip.

WEEK 5 (5/3-5/4): We are leaving Saturday morning, driving 2 hours to the trailhead. Hiking 6 miles to the campground, which has some awesome views of Point Reyes. Hiking out Sunday morning and arriving back at campus Sunday afternoon.

WEEK 4 (4/26-4/27): Are you looking for a leisurely and adventurous opportunity to paddle across a beautiful lake, then beach your vessel at your campsite for a night filled with campfire stories and starry skies? Then look no further than Sonoma Paddle Boarding! Quin, Ryan, and Sean will be taking a group of awesome participants up to Lake Sonoma for one night of paddle boarding and camping. It’s going to be super fun and totally unique—there’s no other trip where you get to bring all your gear in on a paddle board!

WEEK 4: (4/26-4/27) Our awesome crew will go on a beautiful big sur hike, see many unique rocks and trees, hang out in hot springs after a refreshing backpacking journey!

WEEK 3 (4/18-4/20): Heyooooo Silly Geese!! Who's ready for an outstanding adventure to Alabama Hills for the 3 DAY WEEKEND?!! If you’re looking for a spectacular weekend amongst the stars and out in the mountains, then join Spaceship Shannon, Milky Way Maddie, and Constellation Caroline for an intermediate car camping trip! We’ll be hitting the road Friday April 18th at 6:00 am sharp and driving ~7 hours to our trailhead. We’ll set up camp and do a quick sunset hike around Movie Road followed by some spectacular stargazing. On Saturday, we’ll embark on an epic 10 mile hike around some glacial alpine lakes in Inyo National Forest!! The views will be beautiful and the hike will be incredibly rewarding! Bring a swimsuit if you’d like to take a dip in the warm sun! After our long day of playing space cowboys, we’ll head to the campsite and make stuffed quesadillas. On Sunday, we’ll do a half mile sunrise hike to Mobius Arch Loop and hit the road, aiming to be back to campus by 4pm. Tickets will be $100.

WEEK 3 (4/18-4/20): Heyooooo Silly Geese!! Who's ready for an outstanding adventure to Alabama Hills for the 3 DAY WEEKEND?!! If you’re looking for a spectacular weekend amongst the stars and out in the mountains, then join Spaceship Shannon, Milky Way Maddie, and Constellation Caroline for an intermediate car camping trip! We’ll be hitting the road Friday April 18th at 6:00 am sharp and driving ~7 hours to our trailhead. We’ll set up camp and do a quick sunset hike around Movie Road followed by some spectacular stargazing. On Saturday, we’ll embark on an epic 10 mile hike around some glacial alpine lakes in Inyo National Forest!! The views will be beautiful and the hike will be incredibly rewarding! Bring a swimsuit if you’d like to take a dip in the warm sun! After our long day of playing space cowboys, we’ll head to the campsite and make stuffed quesadillas. On Sunday, we’ll do a half mile sunrise hike to Mobius Arch Loop and hit the road, aiming to be back to campus by 4pm. Tickets will be $100.

WEEK 3 (4/18-4/20): Heyooooo Silly Geese!! Who's ready for an outstanding adventure to Alabama Hills for the 3 DAY WEEKEND?!! If you’re looking for a spectacular weekend amongst the stars and out in the mountains, then join Spaceship Shannon, Milky Way Maddie, and Constellation Caroline for an intermediate car camping trip! We’ll be hitting the road Friday April 18th at 6:00 am sharp and driving ~7 hours to our trailhead. We’ll set up camp and do a quick sunset hike around Movie Road followed by some spectacular stargazing. On Saturday, we’ll embark on an epic 10 mile hike around some glacial alpine lakes in Inyo National Forest!! The views will be beautiful and the hike will be incredibly rewarding! Bring a swimsuit if you’d like to take a dip in the warm sun! After our long day of playing space cowboys, we’ll head to the campsite and make stuffed quesadillas. On Sunday, we’ll do a half mile sunrise hike to Mobius Arch Loop and hit the road, aiming to be back to campus by 4pm. Tickets will be $100.

WEEK 3 DAY TRIP:

Rise and shine sendy wildlings! Spend this Wednesday morning Polar Plunging at Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz with Birthday Queen Quin, Kandles Kenzie and Cake Charlie! We will be meeting at the Bronco Statue bright and early at 6:20 Wednesday morning and heading out to Santa Cruz. Make sure to bring a swimsuit, a towel, and anything else you might need. Breakfast will not be provided so bring cash for a breaky burrito stop. We will return to campus around 8:45 am. Tickets will be $5.

WEEK 3 DAY TRIP: CALLING ALL SUNSET CONNOISSEURS!!! Are you craving an escape into some golden hour glow? Do you need to touch some grass? Want to (maybe) see some cows? Join Lemon Bar Liz, Avocado Chocolate Mousse Andre, and Mississippi Mud Pie Maddie for a spectacular sunset hike in Sierra Vista this Thursday 4/10!!!! We will be leaving from the Bronco Statue at 5:30 pm, frolicking around in the rolling green hills, soaking in some golden hour sun, snacking on a bit of scrumdiddlyumptious dessert, before returning to campus around 8:45 pm. This is a beginner trip–we’ll be hiking three miles max. Sign up at tabling if you’re interested in having the TIME OF YOUR LIFE!!! Tickets will be $5!

If you have any questions, reach out to Liz (eachristensen@scu.edu), Andre (abrisk@scu.edu), and Maddie (mayan@scu.edu)

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