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.
GENERAL1 Liner Socks1 Outer Socks1 shorts1 long pants/ water repellent wind pants1 t-shirts - fast dry/silk1 long sleeve shirt (wind proof)1 Rain jacket (gortex type)1 warm hat1 visor or cap1 bandanna1 pair of gloves (pile or wool)Power Bars or energy snacksFOOTWEAR1 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 GEAR1 sunglasses with keeper strap (spare pair on multi day hikes)2 sun protection lotion/moisturizing1 foot powder1 moleskin for blisters1 instect repellent (no spray cans) deet good1 lip salve1 headlamp/flashlight (extra batteries)