CSUSB Adventure

Trip Recap: Grand Canyon Camp and Explore
May 21 - 24, 2026

From the depths of the Bright Angel Trail to the views at Desert View Watchtower 🌄

CSUSB Adventure spent the weekend exploring Arizona with challenging hikes, canyon views, nights at Mather Campground, s’mores under the stars, and a trip through the icy darkness of Lava River Cave. What began as an adventure quickly became memories we’ll never forget 🏜️

Trip Recap: Zion Camp and Explore
May 2 - 4, 2026

Sam and Azael led a CSUSB Adventure trip with 10 students to Zion National Park, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. We arrived at Watchman Campground, got camp set up, and kicked things off with a scenic hike along the Watchman Trail. Afterward, we cooked pasta for dinner and settled in for the night. Early Saturday morning, we had a quick breakfast and headed out to hike Angel’s Landing, where we were rewarded with incredible views at the top. Later that same day, we explored The Narrows, enjoying a refreshing walk through the water. Once back at camp we relaxed after a full day of adventures. On our final day, we packed up camp and stopped by the nearby town to grab souvenirs. On the way back to campus, we made a stop at Valley of Fire, where we took some great photos before finishing the trip. Overall, it was a super fun experience with an amazing group.

Trip Recap: Women's San Jacinto Backpack
April 25 - 26, 2026

On day 1, we drove to Palm Springs and took the aerial tram up to 8,500 feet. From there, we hiked 2.1 miles to our campsite. We ended the day camping in the snow.

One day 2, we woke up to fresh snow and hiked back through the powdery trail. After reaching the tram, we rode back down the mountain. We finished the trip with a nice dinner.

Trip Recap: SkyPark at Santa's Village
April 24, 2026

We started off our trip riddled with adventures at SkyPark with the zip line! A thrilling experience that led us to trying archery and riding a self-powered bicycle in the sky, among many more activities.

Trip Recap: SoCal Surf
April 18, 2026

Sunday was a packed and fun one day surfing trip. We started the morning with surf lessons and spent time practicing in the water, which was both challenging and fun. After that, we went out to check out some local shops and just hung around for a bit. Later, we came back to campus and relaxed after a long day. Overall, it was a nice mix of surfing, exploring, and downtime.

Trip Recap: Yosemite Camp and Explore
April 17-19, 2026

🌲✨ Day one was all about arriving and soaking in the beauty of the valley, stopping at iconic viewpoints and hiking to Bridalveil Fall surrounded by waterfalls and unreal scenery. It was the perfect introduction to how breathtaking Yosemite really is.

Day two was the highlight, taking on the Mist Trail, hiking 6.6 miles with 2,000 ft of elevation gain. It was definitely challenging, but every step was worth it with incredible views, powerful waterfalls, and the mist hitting us along the way. We spent the rest of the day exploring more of Yosemite and just taking it all in.

Day three we hiked 6.7 miles through Mariposa Grove, walking among the giant sequoias and appreciating the peaceful, quiet beauty before heading home. Such an unforgettable experience 🤍🏔️

Trip Recap: Supercloud Canyoneer
April 19, 2026

CSUSB Adventure Canyoneering took on Supercloud Canyon, conquering six epic rappels, the longest reaching 125 feet, navigating narrow slots, and chasing waterfalls along the way. An unforgettable day of teamwork, adrenaline, and chaparral beauty in every step. 🌄💧

Happy Trails

Trip Recap: Catalina Island Snorkel
April 18, 2026

🛥️ Early ferry out to Avalon and a calm start to the day. 🐬 We caught dolphins feeding and jumping off the coast before arriving, which made the ride out worth it on its own.
🤿 Snorkeled at Casino Dive Point with Garibaldi, scuba divers, and snorkelers all around.
🥪 Ate lunch and wandered the shops by the beach.
🛥️ Wrapped it up with a ferry back to Newport and a drive to campus.

Trip Recap: Six Flags Magic Mountain
April 12, 2026

From nonstop screams to sky-high drops, this trip was all about letting go and chasing adrenaline. Most students crowned X2 and Tatsu as their favorite rides (for good reason 😵‍💫 Safe to say it was the perfect escape to forget stress and just live in the moment🤘

Trip Recap: Sunset Sail
April 10, 2026

Friday evening on the water with CSUSB Adventure 🌊☀️ Our Sunset Sail was the perfect way for students to unwind, enjoy fantastic weather, clear skies, a beautiful sunset, and relax on the sundeck with friends. Nothing beats a calm boat ride and coastal views to close out the week.