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Rockn it wit Britney Bish(op)

25 September, 2020

Rockn it wit Britney Bish(op)

To celebrate the freedom of Britney, we will be doing some pebble wrestling (aka climbing), hot springing, and stargazing up in the Eastern Sierra. We will be leaving on Saturday 9/25 at 5:45 am from the USC Village fountain for Bishop, California. For our first day, we will be bouldering (aka short rock climbing) on some volcanic tuff, followed by some hot spring soaking up near Mammoth and a sleepful night at the Pleasant Valley Pit. The following day, we will show you some rope climbing in Owens River Gorge and then drive back to USC, arriving around 9 pm on Sunday. You don’t need any rock climbing experience to come, all you need is a good attitude :). All experience levels welcome, come to learn more about climbing and relax in the Eastern Sierra with some YEW-SC peeps!
Iconic Sites to be Seen:
  • Schat’s Bakery (Luke’s recommendation: bear claws)
  • Mojave Thai Mt. Whitney (highest peak in lower 48)
  • Black Sheep vs. Looney Bean Coffee Tournament
  • Emotional rocks (of the sad and happy variety)
  • The PIT
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2 Days / 1 Nights (09/25/21 @ 5:45 AM to 09/26/21 @ about 9:00 PM)
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Guides: Emily Powis (emily.powis@scoutfitters.org), Shaan Eckstein (seckstei@usc.edu), Luke Lozano (lalozano@usc.edu)
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DIFFICULTY:4/8
Trail Map
At a glance
  • USC Village Fountain @ 5:45 AM 09/25/2021
  • Climbing, Car Camping, Stargazing, Hot Springing
  • 4 ** No prior rock climbing experience necessary**
  • $66
  • $83

WHAT TO BRING:

Masks, hand sanitizer, and cleared Trojan Check (will be worn in all closed spaces and in transit)

Mess Kit (Fork/Spoon, Plate/Bowl)

Daypack (most school backpacks will work)

Sleeping Pad (if you have it)

Sleeping Bag (if you have it)

Pillow (if wanted)

Headlamp/Flashlight

2-3L of water (in water bottles or water bladder)

Climbing gear (if you have it)

Warm sweatshirt/Jacket

Comfortable Hiking Shoes: Running Shoes/Hiking Boots

Socks

Underwear

Swimsuit

Excitement

Sunscreen/Sun Protection
Comfortable athletic clothes

Alex Hemmerlein,

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