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Shoreline and Catalina Loop w/ Diana Ordorica {Physical Education}

  • Shoreline and Catalina Loop Twin Harbors View Drive Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275 United States (map)

Sign ups are first come first serve! Links will open at 9PM sharp on Sunday.

Wow! This is so cool!! Amazing!! These are all phrases YOU, yes YOU! will be saying on this gorgeous 2.5-mile hike in Palos Verdes with Physical Education Professor Diana Ordorica!!! With minimal elevation gain, fantastic views, and a finish line at the beach, this hike is quite literally calling your name. You will even get to meet 6 or 7 new friends. Hit that sign-up button!!!!!

PACKING LIST:

  • WATER! (1-2L)

  • Comfy hiking shoes

  • Snacks + lunch

  • Sun protection (no shade on the trail!)

  • WAIVERS

  • A song to sing. (Optional but recommended)



PROFESSOR: DIANA ORDORICA

DEPARTMENT: PHYSICAL EDUCATION & MIND BODY HEALTH

Diana Ordorica is in her second year of teaching at USC in the Physical Education & Mind Body Health Department. Prior to USC, she taught at CSULB in the Kinesiology Department for close to a decade which is also her alum. Diana is a big mental health advocate as well as a Certified Yoga Therapist with prioritizing mental health with all elements of wellness. Diana is currently training for the NYC Marathon where she is raising money for mental health awareness & suicide prevention with NAMI. Outside of teaching, Diana loves to play soccer, watch her son run XC, go on walks with her dog Daisy Mae, travel & go to concerts. 


PEAK: SHORELINE AND CATALINA LOOP

DIFFICULTY: 1/5

SCENERY: Gorgeous views of the Gorgeous Pacific. With some awesome local flora and fauna, of course.

FUN FACT: The trail ends at the beach!


TRIP LEAD: OLIVIA MENDOZA

She can recite the Lego Movie from memory.

Contact Olivia: ohmendoz@usc.edu

Read Olivia’s bio here.