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Join geology expert and iconic Peaks Professor Vicky Petryshyn to hike among the Santa Monica mountains on the Zuma Ridge trail. This 5.5 mile hike will take you through the coastal landscape with great views of the Pacific Ocean.
PACKING LIST:
Hiking boots (or a good pair of sneakers)
Snacks (or lunch if you get hungry easily)
Water (2 - 3L)
Sunscreen
Hat & Sunglasses
Waivers
PROFESSOR: VICKY PETRYSHYN
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Studies
RATE MY PROFESSOR: "Dr. Petryshyn is by far one of my favorite professors I have had at USC"
Dr. Petryshyn is a USC alumna and geobiologist who specializes in reconstructing past climate and its impact on life forms, both tiny and large. She is involved with research at Mono Lake, South Africa, Catalina, and Michigan. Aside from rocks, she loves her dog, coffee, running, and NASA!
PEAK: ZUMA RIDGE
DIFFICULTY: 3/5
SCENERY: Ocean views & awesome rocks, what more could you want?
FUN FACT: The Santa Monica Mountains are the only mountain range in the world that divides a city.
TRIP LEAD: ANNABELLE LAYT
Ask her about Australia, her recent skiing adventures, or favourite new music.
Contact Annabelle: layt@usc.edu
Read Annabelle’s bio here.