[Az-Geocaching] Cache Ratings
Trisha
listserv@azgeocaching.com
Fri, 11 Apr 2003 12:14:43 -0700 (MST)
I agree that it is too general to say "Handicap accessible".... Which
is why I already said that the specifics for a "1" or "1.5" need to be
written in the description on the cache page. (or some other way of
imparting the critical information)
Trisha
On Fri, 11 Apr 2003 11:49:33 -0700, "Andrew Ayre" wrote:
>
> Trisha,
>
> That looks like the text from the rating system on the clayjar web
> site. I
> have a big problem with this one:
>
> "1. Handicap Accessible (may be paved, relatively flat, <1/2 mile)"
>
> How many people would like to use canadian crutches to walk
> potentially a
> mile (1/2 mile there, 1/2 mile back)? This description for 1 star
> terrain is
> perhaps the most critical to geocachers with limitations, yet it is
too
> generic IMO to be any real use.
>
> I see another benefit of adding checkboxes for specifics of terrain,
> etc. is
> that it makes people think about what they are entering. Currently
> there
> isn't even a requirement to use the clayjar rating system...
>
> Andy
>
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> Trisha
> Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 11:28 AM
> To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
> Subject: Fwd: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Cache Ratings
>
>
> Back a few weeks ago (Mar 25) I posted this post re: cache ratings, a
> descriptive system that I have been using (supplemented by
appropriate
> wording on my cache pages) This post did not get ONE reply....which
is
> fine, but now that you guys are discussing it, what do you think?
>
> Obviously, the difference between a "1", "1.5", and "2" on terrain,
> when critical to whether someone with some limitations may have
> trouble accessing that cache, needs to be described on the page in
> some fashion that you guys appear to be hashing out.
>
> When in doubt, I provide hopefully enough description so everybody
> will have some idea what they are getting into, because I sure
> appreciate the same in return.
>
> Trisha "Lightning"
> Prescott
>
> SEE BELOW
>
>
>
>
>
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>
> Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Cache Ratings
> From: "Trisha" <trisha@brasher.com>
> Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 16:08:15 -0700 (MST)
> To: listserv@azgeocaching.com
>
> Hi Patrick and all,
>
> In regards to rating caches, I have been using a descriptive system
> that seems to be fairly accurate. I just looked at geocaching.com to
> see if I could find where this is listed, because I don't remember
> where I got it from!!!
>
> It's not that long, so I will type it out here and hopefully it will
> help. Obviously, this is subjective (half steps can be used) but it
> helps me to think of the ratings in these descriptive terms.
>
> TERRAIN:
>
> 1. Handicap Accessible (may be paved, relatively flat, <1/2 mile)
>
> 2. Suitable for Small Children (likely marked trails, no steep or
> overgrowth, <2 mile hike)
>
> 3. Not Suitable for Small Children - Average Adult/Older Child OK
> depending on physical condition (Likely off trail, may have one or
> more of the following: some overgrowth, some steep elevation changes,
> > 2 mile hike)
>
> 4. Experienced Outdoor Enthusiasts Only - (offtrail, one or more of
> the following: Heavy Overgrowth, Steep elevation (need use of hands),
> >10 miles, may be overnight.)
>
> 5. Requires Special Equipment or Knowledge: (Boat, 4WD, Rock
Climbing,
> SCUBA) or otherwise extremely difficult.
>
> Because I feel very strongly that people need to know what they are
> getting into, esp up here in the mountains or any out-of-the-way
> place, I will describe pretty clearly if there is a difficult part in
> getting to the cache. The only thing I don't agree with in this
> descriptive system is the 4WD = a "5". While 4WD is "special
> equipment", many have it. If getting to my cache requires 4WD I will
> put that in the description, with an assessment of how hard the 4WD
> might be, and rate the cache less than a "5" based upon the rest of
> the adventure.....:-)
>
>
> DIFFICULTY:
>
> 1. EASY - plain sight or found in a few minutes
>
> 2. AVERAGE - Any geocacher can find in less than 30 minutes
>
> 3. CHALLENGING - Experienced Geocacher will find it challenging and
> could take a good part of the afternoon
>
> 4. DIFFICULT - Real challenge for experienced Geocacher. May require
> special skills/knowledge, or in depth preparation. May need multiple
> days/trips to find.
>
> 5. EXTREME - Serious mental/physical challenge. Requires Special
> knowledge, skills or equipment.
>
> As you can see, there is quite a gap between "2" and "3". Guess that
> is what "2.5" is for!!!
>
> LIke I said, I get this over a year ago from.... I thought - the
> geocaching website. Anyway, I wrote it down and this is what I go by.
> What do people think? Anybody else using this descriptive system? If
> most like it maybe it could become the standard?
>
> Trisha "Lightning"
> Prescott
>
>
>
> On Mon, 24 Mar 2003, "Patrick Brown" wrote:
>
> >
> > I have notised that a lot of people that place Caches use
> different
> > ratings. When we place a cache we have been using the suggested
> Rating
> > when
> > we fill out the form ( <a
>
href="http://mail.brasher.com/jump/http://www.clayjar.com/gcrs">http://www.c
> layjar.com/gcrs</a>/ ).
> > That is why it looks like we have set some high numbers. These
> > caches are
> > a lot easyer than they look. Then again I see some that have a
> rating
> > of 2
> > or 3 that are really tuff. Does anyone else see that?
> >
> > Patrick Brown
> > PANDA77
> > Check out
> > <a
>
href="http://mail.brasher.com/jump/http://www.geocaching.com">http://www.geo
> caching.com</a>/
> > <a
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href="http://mail.brasher.com/jump/http://www.azgeocaching.com">http://www.a
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