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Yosemite Camp and Explore - SBC

Yosemite Camp and Explore - SBC

October 6, 2023 - October 8, 2023
8:00am - 10:00pm
Yosemite National Park

      

Yosemite National Park is one of the first wilderness parks and the most popular in the United States. Yosemite is best known for its waterfalls, but within its 1,200 square miles of wild lands you will find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, and much more. While there, we will be camping in the valley and taking side trips to view the thousand foot granite walls, some of which include the famous El Capitan, exploring the valley and taking in the scenery.

Trip Cost     
SRWC Member: $130
Faculty, Staff, Non Enrolled CSUSB Student, and Alumni Association: $160
Affiliate: $175
Sponsored Guest: $190
            
Pre-Trip Meeting / Sign-Up Deadline
October 3, 2023 @ 6pm

Activity Level
3 - Adventurous 

Trip Departs From
CSUSB Student Recreation and Wellness Center

Itinerary 
Day 1: We will meet at the SRWC on Friday at 8:00am to pack the van up, making sure we have the necessary gear for a successful trip. Our drive is roughly 330 miles / 531 km (6-7 hours) with stops for lunch and gas. We will arrive to our campsite and set up our tents and take a short hike before preparing dinner. 

Day 2: We will begin early for a quick breakfast, for it will be a lengthy day. Our adventure will start on the Mist Trail where we will hike towards Vernal Falls (~1 mile) and continue to Nevada Falls (~1.5 miles), which adds to about 7 miles round trip. The elevation gain is roughly 3000 feet, which means the trail is steep. Be prepared for some hiking. After our day hike, we will catch a shuttle to Yosemite Falls. Upon returning at the valley, we will check the visitor center, Ansel Adams gallery, and the gift shops out before having dinner at camp.

Day 3: After breakfast we pack up camp and head to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias! We will explore the grove and enjoy lunch before hitting the road by 2pm so we can make it back at the campus by 10pm. We will stop for gas and dinner (not provided) somewhere around Bakersfield.

Packing List

Weather

Food
5 meals are included, starting with breakfast on day 2 (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinners).
2 meals are not included. Dinner on the way there and dinner on the way home is not provided. Bring money. 

Hygiene and Comfort
We will be staying in reserved campsites. The campsites are within close proximity to flush toilets, drinking water, and there are NO showers. You will have the option to share a tent with one or two people or sleep out under the cover of the stars.  Light weight tents, warm synthetic sleeping bags, foam pads and ground tarps will be provided to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep. The ground consists of soft and hard soil.  

Risk / Hazards / Safety

Cancellation Policy   
 
How to Register
       

Registration Opens 8/1/23 at 8:00am     

Limited Registration
In order to serve more members, each person is limited to registering for a maximum of 3 trips between August 21, 2023 – January 3, 2024.