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Get ready to explore the Angeles National Forest with Alia and Photography Lab Tech Jon Wingo! We’ll be camping at one of Alia’s favorite campsites inside a giant red cedar grove, and hiking two different trails within the national forest over the two day trip. On day one, we’ll drive around the forest to check out some scenic spots and take a shorter but slightly steep hike for some panoramic views, and then head to the campsite and set up. Day two will take us on a medium difficulty scenic waterfall hike that passes through old burn zones from the 2020 Bobcat Fire. We’ll hang out at the waterfall for a while, and then head back to USC!
PACKING LIST:
Good hiking boots, or athletic tennis shoes if not
Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
Hiking backpack
Mess kit (plate/bowl/utensils)
Toothbrush, medicines, personal items
Flashlight, if you have one
Sleeping bag/pad/tent, if you have one
Overnight clothes
Layers! It will be cold—lows are often in the 40s OR LOWER!
H2O! Bring multiple bottles—enough for 2 hikes and the overnight!
WAIVERS!!! This is a must!
NOTE: IT MAY BE COLD! LAYERS ARE A MUST FOR NIGHT TIME :) MORE INFORMATION WILL BE SENT OUT REGARDING WEATHER CLOSER TO THE TRIP DATE.
ALSO: WE WILL BE IN BEAR COUNTRY! LIMIT SCENTED PRODUCTS AND OTHER ITEMS ATTRACTIVE TO BEARS. ONLY BRING ESSENTIALS!
WE WILL PROVIDE:
Saturday lunch and dinner
Sunday breakfast, lunch
Sleeping bag/pad/tent, if you don’t have one
A great time!!
PROFESSOR: JON WINGO
DEPARTMENT: Art - Photography
Jon works as the darkroom lab technician through the Roski School of Art and Design, and is known for being one of the most friendly and helpful people around the art school, whether you need a camera or a friend to chat with. In addition to his time in the photo lab, Jon loves to get outdoors and go camping and hiking. Jon is also an avid baseball fan, and you can usually find him decked out in Dodgers merch at his desk on any given day. Ask him about his cats, Fuji and Kodak, or his love for metal music and Phoebe Bridgers.
PEAK: ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST & SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS
DIFFICULTY: 3.5/5
SCENERY: Massive trees! Waterfalls! Recovering wildfire burn zones! Stunning mountain views!!
FUN FACT: Originally established in 1892 and covering over 700,000 acres, this area experiences such a wide range of climates that you can find everything from a Mediterranean climate at lower elevations to an alpine tundra with deep snow at higher elevations!
TRIP LEAD: Alia
COME HANG OUT ON THE COOLEST TRIP WITH THE COOLEST LEAD/PROFESSOR DUO!!
Contact Alia: akchand@usc.edu
Read Alia’s bio here.