So let me get this straight, you have applied for the San Juan your whole life, and you know nothing about it??? One would think you might have at least read the hundreds of threads on this sight over the last 10 years about the San Juan.....or maybe make oh, I don't know a scouting trip or two in years past to the unit you may someday draw out for.....
If I remember right a few years ago, a guy on here named BlackPredator wrote a "book" on a thread, and gave out some really good info, starting at the rock pile, watching for people looking through bino's and spotting scopes, etc....that's a good place to start.Some where offended by it, but I thought it was very entertaining.
this post may sound a little snotty, but it's mostly just cause I'm jealous. The San Juan topic has been beat to death on this sight, search the past three year threads alone and you will find tons of info to reduce your stress.
good luck
TJ