IMPORTANT UPDATE: Starting Spring 2023, all non-driver trip participant spots will be selected at random due to high demand. Links will accept sign-ups until 12AM Sunday.
Couldn’t get enough relaxation on Spring Break? Look no further! Join us for a two-night, three-day hiking/camping expedition on Santa Cruz Island. Located 20 miles off the coast, being on the island will feel otherworldly, with all sorts of critters that are endemic to the Channel Islands, the rugged peaks and cliffs, as well as peaceful beaches. We will be ferrying over from Ventura on Friday morning and returning on Sunday in the early afternoon. Activities will include some nice hilly hikes, attempts at plant and animal identification, eatin’ good in the backcountry, and getting to know Professor Harris, among others!
We will be hiking our gear into the campground, so be prepared for a brief backpacking moment on Friday afternoon. Besides that, we will be camping at the same spot on both nights and will be taking various day hikes to explore all the Island has to offer!
PACKING LIST:
sleeping bag (can borrow)
sleeping pad (can borrow)
mess kit to eat from (a tupperware/plastic bowl and fork works)
backpacking pack (can borrow)
swimsuit (optional)
beach clothes/shoes (optional)
sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, etc.)
LOTS of layers! temps can be anywhere from 40-70 degrees F. bring warm clothes for night, layers for hiking, etc.
rain jacket
rain pants (optional)
good hiking shoes (e.g. boots, sneakers, whatever u vibe with)
flashlight/headlamp
toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste)
snacks! fuel up with whatever bars/dried fruit/nuts of your choosing.
camera (if you would like!)
WATER!!! (please bring 2-3 liters’ capacity)
WAIVERS
any medications you take
a more comprehensive packing list will be provided after sign-up :-)
WE WILL PROVIDE:
tents
friday dinner, saturday breakfast/lunch/dinner, sunday breakfast (please BYO lunch for friday and sunday)
transportation
ferry rides
PROFESSOR: Larry Harris
DEPARTMENT: Finance and Business Economics
RATE MY PROFESSOR: “The goat.”
Larry Harris is a Peaks and Professors veteran with 10+ trips under his belt!!! When he's not hiking with Peaks or with his two French Poodles, he can be found teaching about regulatory and practitioner issues in trading and investment management in Marshall School of Business. His book, Trading and Exchanges: Market Microstructure for Practitioners, is a widely regarded “must read” for entrants into the securities industry. Professor Harris also served as SEC Chief Economist from 2002-2004.
PEAK: Santa Cruz Island
DIFFICULTY: 5/5
SCENERY: beautiful ocean views, cliffs, and GREENERY <3
FUN FACT: the island scrub-jay is a bird only found on Santa Cruz Island!
TRIP LEAD: Halo Lyman
please remind me to put on sunscreen because i can and will forget
Contact Halo: hlyman@usc.edu
Read Halo’s bio here.