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Join us for a scenic Friday hike with Russian language professor Evgeny Dengub! The hike is a 6.0-mile out-and-back trail near Lytle Creek, California. It is generally considered a challenging route, with narrow trails leading to rewarding views. You can expect tranquil nature and a waterfall at the end of this route, with great conversations along the way. Enjoy an escape from LA only an hour and a half away!
PACKING LIST:
H2O !!
LUNCH / SNACKS
WAIVERS
HIKING SHOES
PROFESSOR: Evgeny Dengub
DEPARTMENT: Slavic Languages and Literatures
RATE MY PROFESSOR: "I want him to be my husband"
A native speaker of Russian, Evgeny Dengub holds a doctorate from Bryn Mawr College (30 minutes from where Patrick grew up in Pennsylvania!) in Second Language Acquisition in Russian.
He is also the co-author of three Russian language textbooks, and the co-founder of TeachRussian.org which now includes over a hundred published activities, lesson plans, tests, and other materials for Russian teachers across the globe.
Currently, Evgeny is the Director of the Center for Languages and Cultures, the Director of the Center for Languages and Cultures and a Professor of Russian, and Director of the Basic Russian Program.
PEAK: Cucamonga Wilderness
DIFFICULTY: 5/5
SCENERY: Enjoy the views of this challenging hike through the San Gabriel Mountains
FUN FACT: The route has over 1,500 ft of elevation gain !!
TRIP LEAD: Patrick Rabin
I’m a 2nd year Intelligence and Cyber Operations major with a minor in Russian Area Studies. Outside peaks, I surf, skateboard, and enjoy fruit snacks.
Contact Patrick: prabin@usc.edu
Read Patrick's bio here.