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Join us for a trip to Cleveland National Forest, where we will hike and then stargaze at night.
We will start the day by hiking to Chiquito Falls before setting up the telescope deeper in the forest. After dinner, we will stargaze while getting an intro to star constellations by one of our trip leads and have interesting conversations with Professor Pardo! We should be back to campus around 10pm.
NOTE: THERE WILL BE A STREAM CROSSING. EXPECT TO GET WET FEET.
NOTE: Professor Pardo will bring his dog Sienna, a very cute Australian Shepherd:
PACKING LIST:
LOTS of H2O (around 2-3L, 68-100oz per person)
Comfortable shoes / Hiking shoes (recommended)
Warm outerwear (it’ll get chilly at night)
Hat + SPF
Mess kit: tupperware and utensils to use to eat
Flashlight
Snacks
Waivers
WE WILL PROVIDE:
Food (Lunch + Dinner)
PROFESSOR: Kris Pardo
DEPARTMENT: Physics and Astronomy
Meet Kris Pardo, our cosmic explorer! Kris has extensive experience in unraveling the universe’s mysteries and has previously researched at Caltech and worked at JPL/NASA. Beyond the cosmos, he’s a fervent hiker, drawn to Earth's own scenic wonders. Ready for a trek that blends astronomical insights with natural beauty? Discover the great outdoors with someone who knows the stars as well as the trails!
PEAK: Chiquito Falls
DIFFICULTY: 4/5
SCENERY: Scenic forest trail leading to a water fall
TRIP LEAD: Suhaib
Contact Suhaib: sabdurah@usc.edu
Read Suhaib’s bio here.