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Get excited for some backpacking right here in SoCal! We will be heading down to Crystal Cove State Park in OC for a night in nature with some costal views. After a 3 mile hike to the campground, we will explore the scenery of Crystal Cove, including beach views, rolling hills, and some sick native plants. See y’all out on the trails for this (beginner friendly) trip with Prof. Dan McCurry who can tell you anything you might want to know about water!
Note: No backpacking experience necessary!
PACKING LIST:
Sleeping bag (down to 40 degrees)
Sleeping pad
Backpacking pack
Durable hiking shoes
Hiking pants/shorts
Light shirt for hiking
Warm jacket for nighttime
Sunglasses/hat/beanie
Refillable water bottle
Mess kit
WE WILL PROVIDE:
Snacks, Friday lunch and dinner, Saturday breakfast!
Sleeping bags/pads/backpacking pack if you need them
Tents
Good vibes
PROFESSOR: Dan McCurry
DEPARTMENT: Environmental Engineering
RATE MY PROFESSOR: "Overall an amazing professor and he explains all the concepts really well. Super charismatic and understanding."
Dr. McCurry is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He completed his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a Chemistry minor at Stanford in 2016. Before enrolling at Stanford, he earned an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Yale, a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and even worked in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development. Professor McCurry’s research focuses on protecting public health by improving the long-term safety of engineered water sources. He applies the tools of organic and analytical chemistry to water quality challenges, particularly related to chemical and ultraviolet disinfection of wastewater and drinking water. (Click here to learn more about his work!)
Besides the cool research stuff, be sure to ask him about his trip to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone!
PEAK: Crystal Cove State Park
DIFFICULTY: 2/5
SCENERY: Located off the PCH, Crystal Cove is one of the largest open spaces in Orange County! A true California escape with expansive beach views, rolling hills, sunny days, and cool evenings.
FUN FACT: Crystal Cove used to be home to a sheep ranching operation!
TRIP LEAD: Lauren Anderson
Not related to Ciara (or so it seems…)
Contact Lauren: laurena4@usc.edu (hyperlinked!)
Read Lauren's bio here. (hyperlinked!)
TRIP LEAD: Ciara Anderson
Not related to Lauren (?)
Contact Ciara: ciaraand@usc.edu (hyperlinked!)
Read Ciara’s bio here. (hyperlinked!)