SPRING BREAK TRIPS!
Intermediate Arizona Camping
Spring is in the air, and you’ve been meaning to get away and hit the road. The weather is perfect, and you can’t spend another moment on campus. If only you could go on a stunning road trip traversing the American Southwest…HUZZAH! Wild Willy, Rocky Roma,n and Explorer Ellie are at your service, bringing you the trip of a lifetime. Bike through magical Zion Canyon. Paddle around pristine Lake Powell. Witness the legendary Antelope Canyon. Let your jaw drop at the Big Ditch (aka the Grand Canyon). Feel the spiritual vortexes in Sedona. This INTERMEDIATE adventure is perfect for those with solid physical fitness and a taste for camping under the stars. Get ready for a little bit of everything in Canyon Country. We’ll leave campus Saturday morning after Finals and get back Saturday night a week later. Tickets will be about $500 for a week full of accommodations, rentals, and food. Craving red-rock shenanigans and legendary vibes? Submit your application and get ready to bike, paddle, and explore your way through the Southwest! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to
Roman (rkimuyu@scu.edu)
Ellie (eparsons@scu.edu)
Willy (wmondress@scu.edu)
2026 SPRING BREAK TRIPS
Intermediate Utah Camping
GREETINGS PARTY PEOPLE!!! Do your parents not want you home for Spring Break? Are all your friends going on a trip to Mexico that you can’t afford? Well, you’re in luck! Moab Maddie, Llama Liz, and Pickled Paco have a quest of a lifetime that will melt your socks off. We will embark on an epic camping escapade through the enchanted lands of the Utah countryside. We will blast off with the perilous trek to Virgin River and bask in the comforts of this scenic stream. Next up we’ll conquer the gorgeous peaks of Zion National Park, potentially hiking the infamous Angel’s Landing Trail. Calm down, I know, it’s crazy. Next up is the winding passageways of Bryce Canyon, where we’ll meander into a sea of caves and ridiculous rock formations. Hol’ up though, we ain’t done y’all. We’re gonna shimmy on over to Escalante to see some pretty radical rock formations and spend all night gazing at the world-famous starry sky. And we’re finishing it all off with a banger of a time at the Kelso Dunes. This is a week-long (Saturday, March 21 - Saturday, March 28) INTERMEDIATE trip, so solid physical fitness and camping experience are expected. We will be doing a total of around 50 miles of hiking, and the ticket price is $375, but is subject to change. Don’t spend your break doin nuffin, COME WITH US! FILL OUT THE APPLICATION BELOW! If you have any questions, reach out to
Liz (eachristensen@scu.edu) Maddie (mayan@scu.edu) Paco (fgahan@scu.edu)
Maui Intermediate Backpacking
Are you tired of school and dreaming of your next escape? Thanksgiving and winter breaks are great, but let’s be honest, spring break is where it’s at. And this year, it’s about to be even better because INTO THE WILD IS HEADING TO MAUI with Coastal Cooper, Sunset Shannon, and Lava Flow Liana! So what’s in store? Driving the legendary Road to Hana and camping on the black sand beaches of Waiʻānapanapa State Park. Swimming in the Seven Sacred Pools. Watching the sunrise from Haleakalā National Park, and backpacking into volcanic craters! Except for two nights of backpacking, we’ll be camping in beautiful spots all around the island as we road-trip through Maui’s most breathtaking places.
Trip Details - Difficulty: Intermediate (backpacking + day hikes), Cost: Approximately $450 (covers food, campsites, rental cars, and all on-island costs), Flights: Not included—book early to save, Applications close: Friday, November 14 (End of Week 8), Selected participants notified: shortly after. We’re advertising early so you can snag affordable flights—early commitment means lower costs and zero regrets. Join us for an island adventure that will go down in Into the Wild history. Wanna come with us?! (duh) Click the button below to apply! Questions? Reach out to your trip leaders:
Cooper McCarthy (cpmccarthy@scu.edu)
Shannon Macdonell (smacdonell@scu.edu)
Liana Tsou (ltsou@scu.edu)
Utah Advanced Backcountry Skiing
Hey shredders!! Got powder fever? Are you looking to go backcountry this spring break?! Come join Alpine Alessia and Headwall Hailey for a week of powder and epic skiing in the stunning Tushar Mountains in Utah for our ADVANCED BACKCOUNTRY SKI TRIP!! This spring break, we’ll be heading to the Snorkeling Elk Yurt, a hidden gem tucked away in the Tushar range, known for its 450 inches of snow per year, and away from the crowded ski areas. We’ll be leaving Saturday, March 21, and returning Saturday, March 28. No backcountry experience is needed (it is a big plus though) but you should be a strong skier -- comfortable skiing everything inbounds from blacks to double blacks. Don’t have the gear? No problem, our ticket includes the backcountry gear! Our trip tickets include the cost of food, transportation, guides, lodging, ski rentals, avalanche equipment and good times.
The ticket cost will be around $850-$900. This app is intended to give us an idea of your skiing experience and ability to attend the trip.We will review your application and reach out with more information on how to purchase your ticket if you are approved! If you have any questions, please reach out to
Alessia (amassinople@scu.edu)
Hailey (hmculloch@scu.edu).
So stoked to get wild with y’all in the mountains this spring!
