![]() “When we made it to the top, we found out, in true Hollywood fashion, they were shooting a music video beneath the sign,” Swayne said. “The Hollywood Sign hike this past Sunday was absolutely beautiful,” Swayne said, adding that she and fellow guide Noa Ervin, a philosophy major at USC Dornsife, had a great group of participants. Most recently, Swayne helped to guide hikers in the Santa Monica Mountains, where they trekked up to the Hollywood Sign. Trips have included backpacking up Mount Baldy, mountain biking in Malibu, kayaking in the Pacific Ocean and hiking in Ojai. Swayne initially became involved with the organization as a student guide she’s now president, and, along with other student guides, helps organize and lead close to 40 trips each semester. ![]() Today, it’s increased to 200 members and 45 student guides, who organize numerous hiking and adventure trips to the California wilderness. Formed in 2008, the group numbered less than 50 members and 10 student guides. SC Outfitters is one of USC’s fastest-growing student groups. “I have truly found a group of people who love life and who love the outdoors,” said Swayne, a junior majoring in environmental studies at USC Dornsife. The San Clemente, Calif., native found what she was looking for in SC Outfitters, USC’s student-run outdoor adventure travel club. A competitive surfer and avid hiker, Madison Swayne arrived at USC looking to join a community of students who enjoy the outdoors. ![]()
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