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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My sister and I did this last year. All the
other participants where real adventure racers. We were the only
geocachers. We came in 3rd - not bad for a couple of old chicks. It
was really fun but expect to run hard to compete with those adventure
racers. Our only advantage was skill in locating the caches and
understanding how to correctly use a GPS. They won't make the mistake of
being unprepared again.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Julie</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>jcalder</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=aprylc74@hotmail.com href="mailto:aprylc74@hotmail.com">Apryl
Clark</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=listserv@azgeocaching.com
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, February 23, 2006 2:09
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Az-Geocaching] Cache
Clash</DIV>
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<P>I think there was mention about this last year and someone participated in
it?</P>
<P>Apryl<BR><BR></P></DIV>
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<DIV></DIV>From: <I><<A
href="mailto:crystalh@cox.net">crystalh@cox.net</A>></I><BR>Reply-To: <I><A
href="mailto:listserv@azgeocaching.com">listserv@azgeocaching.com</A></I><BR>To: <I><<A
href="mailto:listserv@azgeocaching.com">listserv@azgeocaching.com</A>></I><BR>Subject: <I>[Az-Geocaching]
Cache Clash</I><BR>Date: <I>Thu, 23 Feb 2006 12:31:43
-0800</I><BR>>Hi everyone,<BR>><BR>>I just stumbled across this
today and I don't know anything about it except what is mentioned in the
text I pasted below. On the main website
(http://www.sierraadventuresports.com/sierrahome2events.htm) it mentions the
date as 5/20/06. Anyone else know
anything?<BR>><BR>>Crystal<BR>>HinkleHouse<BR>><BR>><BR>>What
is a Cache Clash you ask? Have you ever heard of
Geocaching? Well, we're going to hide 25-35 cache's around a very
large area, and give you a list of UTM coordinates to find
them. You'll need a GPS unit to find them as they will be hidden
well. There is some strategy involved in deciding if you want to
just plug all the coordinates in to your system and let it point you to
them, or whether you would like to plot them on maps and only use your GPS
unit when you're real close. There is also strategy in your route
choice.<BR>><BR>>The first person or team done within in a maximum of
3 hours will win. If nobody has completed it in 3 hours, the
person or team who has found the highest number of cache's will
win. Solo's will be $35 and teams of 2 $55. Both
solo's and teams may carry a maximum of 2 GPS units with
them. Sponsor provided prizes will be awarded to first place in
both categories, and everyone's finish will be listed here on our results
page. The Phoenix Cache Clash will begin at 7:30 a.m. and close at 10:30
a.m. You'll need to show up earlier though to sign a waiver and
get signed in. We'll have a pre-event meeting at
7:00.<BR>><BR>>Register now by click on the Active.com button
here:<BR>><BR>>The Cache Clash will be traveling to Phoenix, Denver,
& LA. If well received, plan on East Coast and Midwest Cache
Clash's in the summer and fall.<BR>><BR>>What is a
Cache? The cache's we place will be small containers, about the
size of a soup can, containing a slip of paper (or some other trinket)
identifying that you've been there.<BR>>What is a GPS
unit? GPS stands for Global Positioning System. You
may have seen people here and there walking around carrying what looks like
a thick cell phone or calculator, and oddly searching for something amongst
a pile of rocks or bushes. They can be purchased at REI,
electronics stores, map stores, and they're becoming increasingly popular in
vehicles. They cost anywhere from $80-$500 depending on features,
though all of them are able to read satellite signals being beamed toward
earth, and they tell you exactly where you are.<BR>>What modes of travel
are allowed? All travel must be done on foot, so bring plenty of
water and energy bars. We'll get started early so you won't be
out in the terrible heat.<BR>>Can teams work together? We ask
that you do not as it would give you an unfair advantage.<BR>>How can I
learn more about Geocaching and using a GPS unit? You can find a
plethora of information about Geocaching at www.NaviCache.com &
Geocaching.com and if you want to learn how to use your GPS unit, REI holds
regular clinics on using them. You may be surprised when you find
that there are probably cache's hidden right near your home now.<BR>>Why
do I need a map? You could actually do it without the map, and
many GPS units have software built in that would show you where the cache's
are. Some people however prefer to see the "Big Picture" in order
to plan their route. Plotting 25 coordinates will take some time,
though may make a sizeable difference when it comes to which direction you
want to go to seek the cache's.<BR>>Where else will you hide cache's
besides under rocks? We may also hide them within reach on a
short tree, in a saguaro boot, in a cave, bushes, under bridges,
etc.<BR>>How big of an area will be used? We anticipate using
an area of about 4 square miles, though we may adjust this for varying
terrain.<BR>>Where will the Cache Clash take place? We
anticipate using a rural area, possibly near one of our lakes, or in a large
park like the Phoenix Mountain Preserve.<BR>>What about a
t-shirt? T-shirts will be available for purchase for $12 when you
register. You must register at least 3 weeks prior to the event
in order to purchase a t-shirt, and they will be distributed at the
event.<BR>>You're an Adventure Racing company, why are you putting on
this event? A big part of Adventure Racing is using maps,
compasses and coordinates. Many of us also do it for fun, and
orienteering practice so it makes a great crossover sport. There
is another fun activity called Orienteering that bears some similarities as
well, and the Phoenix Orienteering club, along with the Tucson Orienteering
club put on some great events year round.<BR>>What kind of people will be
doing this? Geocacher's are a wide range of
people. All age groups and abilities are
represented. If you can hike around the desert, it's likely you
can complete this event. Some will be competitive going out real
fast, though probably 80% will be out for fun and adventure.<BR>>What do
I need to bring with me? A GPS unit, and a method of carrying
enough water to keep you well hydrated. Trail type shoes are
best, and you may want some sort of energy bars and an electrolyte
replacement like Gatorade. You may also want a spare set of
batteries for your unit.<BR>>How will we receive our
coordinates? We'll write them all down on a large board and
you'll need to transcribe them to your paper or input them directly into
your GPS unit. If the group is very large, we may use multiple boards, or
elect to hand them out on a sheet of paper.<BR>><BR>>More info will be
posted in the next couple of weeks. Look for Cache Clashes in
Denver and LA
soon!<BR>><BR>><BR>>____________________________________________________________<BR>>Az-Geocaching
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