Just a quick reminder----THE WATER WILL BE COLD!!

See you at camp!

Since we are including a half-day vertical hike into the week of this year's Whitewater Ranch, here is a list of items you should consider bringing for the Hike.

GENERAL
1 Liner Socks
1 Outer Socks
1 shorts
1 long pants/ water repellent wind pants
1 t-shirts - fast dry/silk
1 long sleeve shirt (wind proof)
1 Rain jacket (gortex type)
1 warm hat
1 visor or cap
1 bandanna
1 pair of gloves (pile or wool)
Power Bars or energy snacks

FOOTWEAR
1 pair boots (lightweight hiking for short trips)NOTE: Your boots should be well worn in DO NOT USE NEW AND UNTESTED BOOTS! Make sure they have been waterproofed and that they have adaquate toe space for climb and decend.

PERSONAL GEAR
1 sunglasses with keeper strap (spare pair on multi day hikes)
2 sun protection lotion/moisturizing
1 foot powder
1 moleskin for blisters
1 instect repellent (no spray cans) deet good
1 lip salve
1 headlamp/flashlight (extra batteries)

This year we are going to try and post daily updates to the Whitewater Ranch blog during the week of camp. So check in each day to find out what exciting things happened at camp that day.

In addition, after camp we will introduce a new Whitewater Ranch website including pictures from camp, an online camp store where you can buy camp merchandise, and an interactive forum where you can write about your own memories from camp.

Get ready for a great week in Colorado. Check back for last minute updates.

Camp is now only two weeks away. This year is going to be great.

We are expecting a full camp of close to 200 this year in Colorado.

Here are couple things to remember as you get ready to leave:

--Be sure and get all release forms signed and turned back into your group leader before you leave.
--Be sure to pack some warm and cool weather clothes. Tempertures at camp will run from the 40s & 50s in the morning and evenings and 70s & 80s during the day.
--There are still a few spots remaining at this time. If you know of someone who could come to camp, talk to your group leader now.
--It's going to be great.