+ Get there early! There are 5 miles above treeline, nowhere to run if it gets stormy + Check time, weather before heading up the pass + No food on the way - bring lunch for car after + After 8 you can take the shuttle, but that's probably too late + Trail pretty muddy on July 4 - bring a bag for shoes + Need about 3 liters water in hot weather + Poles are helpful. You can stow them at King Lake. It's all downhill from there.