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". Crystal HinkleHouse > > From: "Trisha Brasher" > Date: 2006/02/23 Thu PM 01:54:09 PST > To: listserv@azgeocaching.com > Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Cache Clash > > Find someone ex-military (or SAR) to teach you UTM. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Apryl Clark" > To: listserv@azgeocaching.com > Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching] Cache Clash > Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 14:09:27 -0700 > > I think there was mention about this last year and someone > participated in it? > > Apryl > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > > From: > Reply-To: listserv@azgeocaching.com > To: > Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Cache Clash > Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 12:31:43 -0800 > >Hi everyone, > > > >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? > > > >Crystal > >HinkleHouse > > > > > >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. > > > >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. > > > >Register now by click on the Active.com button here: > > > >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. > > > >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. > >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. > >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. > >Can teams work together? We ask that you do not as it would > give you an unfair advantage. > >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. > >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. > >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. > >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. > >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. > >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. > >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. > >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. > >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. > >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. > > > >More info will be posted in the next couple of weeks. Look for > Cache Clashes in Denver and LA soon! > > > > > >____________________________________________________________ > >Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com > >To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: > >http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching > > > >Arizona's Geocaching Resource > >http://www.azgeocaching.com > > > ____________________________________________________________ > Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.com > To edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit: > http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching > > Arizona's Geocaching Resource > http://www.azgeocaching.com > >