<a href="http://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/FieldMethods/UTMSystem.htm">http://www.uwgb.edu/dutchs/FieldMethods/UTMSystem.htm</a><br><br>this site is very informative and explains how UTM works. UTM would look something like:<br>12S E 385060 N 3704249 for the Drinking hole cache #16
<br>or the DMM we know as N 33 28.293 W 112 14.220<br><br>The reason it is easier to determine distance on a smaller scale is UTM is metric, so lets say someone gave you those numbers and told you to go 100 meters west.<br>
<br> With UTM the coordinates would become: <br>12S E 385160 N 3704249<br>while in DMM it would become:<br>N 33 28.293, W 112 14.155<br><br>It is easier to add to metric in UTM or subtract then to try to figure out the distance in Lat Long..
<br>.001 degrees in Long for the Flagstaff area is about 4.9 feet while .001 degrees Lat is about 6.07 feet<br><br>In Tucson the distances are 5.15 feet for Long and 6.07 for Lat<br><br>The differences are minor, but in some areas DMM formats are much different then in others.
<br><br>Most GPSr units can handle UTM and you might find a good bit of help on some projection and calculation type puzzles by trying UTM instead of Lat Long. :)<br><br><br> <div><span class="gmail_quote">On 2/23/06, <b class="gmail_sendername">
<a href="mailto:crystalh@cox.net">crystalh@cox.net</a></b> <<a href="mailto:crystalh@cox.net">crystalh@cox.net</a>> wrote:</span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
OK, so for those of us boneheads that don't know what that means, could you tell us what UTM is? I could Google it, but it's so much more fun to hear it from the "pros".<br><br>Crystal<br>HinkleHouse<br>><br>
> From: "Trisha Brasher" <<a href="mailto:trisha@brasher.com">trisha@brasher.com</a>><br>> Date: 2006/02/23 Thu PM 01:54:09 PST<br>> To: <a href="mailto:listserv@azgeocaching.com">listserv@azgeocaching.com
</a><br>> Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Cache Clash<br>><br>> Find someone ex-military (or SAR) to teach you UTM.<br>><br>> ----- Original Message -----<br>> From: "Apryl Clark"<br>> To:
<a href="mailto:listserv@azgeocaching.com">listserv@azgeocaching.com</a><br>> Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Cache Clash<br>> Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 14:09:27 -0700<br>><br>> I think there was mention about this last year and someone
<br>> participated in it?<br>><br>> Apryl<br>><br>> ----------------------------------------------------------------<br>><br>> From: <<a href="mailto:crystalh@cox.net">crystalh@cox.net
</a>><br>> Reply-To: <a href="mailto:listserv@azgeocaching.com">listserv@azgeocaching.com</a><br>> To: <<a href="mailto:listserv@azgeocaching.com">listserv@azgeocaching.com</a>><br>> Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Cache Clash
<br>> Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 12:31:43 -0800<br>> >Hi everyone,<br>> ><br>> >I just stumbled across this today and I don't know anything<br>> about it except what is mentioned in the text I pasted below. On
<br>> the main website<br>> (<a href="http://www.sierraadventuresports.com/sierrahome2events.htm">http://www.sierraadventuresports.com/sierrahome2events.htm</a>) it<br>> 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<br>> Geocaching? Well, we're going to hide 25-35 cache's around a
<br>> very large area, and give you a list of UTM coordinates to find<br>> them. You'll need a GPS unit to find them as they will be hidden<br>> well. There is some strategy involved in deciding if you want to
<br>> just plug all the coordinates in to your system and let it point<br>> you to them, or whether you would like to plot them on maps and<br>> only use your GPS unit when you're real close. There is also
<br>> strategy in your route choice.<br>> ><br>> >The first person or team done within in a maximum of 3 hours<br>> will win. If nobody has completed it in 3 hours, the person or<br>> team who has found the highest number of cache's will
<br>> win. Solo's will be $35 and teams of 2 $55. Both solo's and<br>> teams may carry a maximum of 2 GPS units with them. Sponsor<br>> provided prizes will be awarded to first place in both<br>> categories, and everyone's finish will be listed here on our
<br>> results page. The Phoenix Cache Clash will begin at 7:30 a.m. and<br>> close at 10:30 a.m. You'll need to show up earlier though to<br>> sign a waiver and get signed in. We'll have a pre-event meeting
<br>> at 7:00.<br>> ><br>> >Register now by click on the <a href="http://Active.com">Active.com</a> button here:<br>> ><br>> >The Cache Clash will be traveling to Phoenix, Denver, & LA. If
<br>> well received, plan on East Coast and Midwest Cache Clash's in<br>> the summer and fall.<br>> ><br>> >What is a Cache? The cache's we place will be small containers,<br>> about the size of a soup can, containing a slip of paper (or some
<br>> other trinket) identifying that you've been there.<br>> >What is a GPS unit? GPS stands for Global Positioning<br>> System. You may have seen people here and there walking around<br>> carrying what looks like a thick cell phone or calculator, and
<br>> oddly searching for something amongst a pile of rocks or<br>> bushes. They can be purchased at REI, electronics stores, map<br>> stores, and they're becoming increasingly popular in<br>> vehicles. They cost anywhere from $80-$500 depending on
<br>> features, though all of them are able to read satellite signals<br>> being beamed toward earth, and they tell you exactly where you<br>> are.<br>> >What modes of travel are allowed? All travel must be done on
<br>> foot, so bring plenty of water and energy bars. We'll get<br>> 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<br>> give you an unfair advantage.
<br>> >How can I learn more about Geocaching and using a GPS unit? You<br>> can find a plethora of information about Geocaching at<br>> <a href="http://www.NaviCache.com">www.NaviCache.com</a> &
<a href="http://Geocaching.com">Geocaching.com</a> and if you want to learn how<br>> to use your GPS unit, REI holds regular clinics on using<br>> them. You may be surprised when you find that there are probably
<br>> cache's hidden right near your home now.<br>> >Why do I need a map? You could actually do it without the map,<br>> and many GPS units have software built in that would show you<br>> where the cache's are. Some people however prefer to see the
<br>> "Big Picture" in order to plan their route. Plotting 25<br>> coordinates will take some time, though may make a sizeable<br>> difference when it comes to which direction you want to go to
<br>> seek the cache's.<br>> >Where else will you hide cache's besides under rocks? We may<br>> also hide them within reach on a short tree, in a saguaro boot,<br>> in a cave, bushes, under bridges, etc.
<br>> >How big of an area will be used? We anticipate using an area of<br>> about 4 square miles, though we may adjust this for varying<br>> terrain.<br>> >Where will the Cache Clash take place? We anticipate using a
<br>> rural area, possibly near one of our lakes, or in a large park<br>> like the Phoenix Mountain Preserve.<br>> >What about a t-shirt? T-shirts will be available for purchase<br>> for $12 when you register. You must register at least 3 weeks
<br>> prior to the event in order to purchase a t-shirt, and they will<br>> be distributed at the event.<br>> >You're an Adventure Racing company, why are you putting on this<br>> event? A big part of Adventure Racing is using maps, compasses
<br>> and coordinates. Many of us also do it for fun, and orienteering<br>> practice so it makes a great crossover sport. There is another<br>> fun activity called Orienteering that bears some similarities as
<br>> well, and the Phoenix Orienteering club, along with the Tucson<br>> Orienteering club put on some great events year round.<br>> >What kind of people will be doing this? Geocacher's are a wide
<br>> range of people. All age groups and abilities are<br>> represented. If you can hike around the desert, it's likely you<br>> can complete this event. Some will be competitive going out real<br>
> 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<br>> carrying enough water to keep you well hydrated. Trail type<br>
> shoes are best, and you may want some sort of energy bars and an<br>> electrolyte replacement like Gatorade. You may also want a spare<br>> set of batteries for your unit.<br>> >How will we receive our coordinates? We'll write them all down
<br>> on a large board and you'll need to transcribe them to your paper<br>> or input them directly into your GPS unit. If the group is very<br>> large, we may use multiple boards, or elect to hand them out on a
<br>> sheet of paper.<br>> ><br>> >More info will be posted in the next couple of weeks. Look for<br>> Cache Clashes in Denver and LA soon!<br>> ><br>> ><br>> >____________________________________________________________
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