The following is a map of how to get to Pitts' place. Please just meet at the gate of Crown Ranch Community at 7:00 am on Monday morning. The weather is going to be fairly intense with morning temperatures around 30 degrees and the wind picking up. Be prepared for very cool with wind at the top. If you don't have 4 layers minimum (I'm going to wear a long sleeve undershirt, a cotton turtleneck, a hooded sweatshirt, and a Goretex outer coat), you will be miserable at the top. If you are not there by 7:10, I'm assuming you are not going. My cell is 733-8312 if you are a couple of minutes late due to "a flat." Give me a call if you have questions. See a list of suggested items:

List of items to bring:

1) comfortable shoes that fit without ANY "hot spots" (running or cross training shoes are great)
2) tight inner sock with looser outer sock
3) 1 extra pair of socks
4) backpack appropriate for your stuff
5) 2 water bottles just for you
6) Food to snack, to eat, to snack, to snack and etc. (you are going to burn every calorie)
7) bird identification book (could earn you extra credit) sm paperbacks please
8) small binoculars
9) PENCIL (I'll furnish paper)
10) It's going to be sunny...bring hat and shades
11) cameras and a smile (let's make some memories!)
12) video if you prefer
13) bring your BRAIN & COMMON SENSE
14) Bring your "I can do this" attitude...one foot in front of the other for extended periods of time can get you to some fairly awesome places! You are going to be so proud of yourself when we finish, and I promise you will never forget it.

What to leave at your vehicle:

1) iPods & earphones
2) all firearms
3) illegal drugs
4) friends (class members only), but they are welcome to sleep in your car for 5 hours...they'll need a fiberfill or down sleeping bag
5) forest igniting devices