After a
conversation with Scott and Ann from Team My Blue Heaven at the Tucson
picnic, we have decided to schedule a "strike force" for anyone who would like
to attempt the "El Camino del Diablo" cache (GC294C) (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=10572).
This cache is located in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, which is
surrounded by the Mexican Border and the Barry Goldwater Air Force Gunnery range
between Ajo and Yuma.
The cache itself
is not difficult to get to, but it is in an extremely remote area, so multiple
vehicles will be prudent. Hence the "Strike Force". Also because of its
location, each adult is required to obtain a permit in order to enter. The
permit is free, but it involves signing a lengthy document that basically says
if you run into trouble out there, you can't sue the government. You can obtain
a permit application from the refuge and get more information about
the refuge at the address on their web site: http://ifw2irm2.irm1.r2.fws.gov/refuges/arizona/cabeza.html.
We are planning
Sunday, January, 19, 2003 as "D-Day". That will give everyone
interested plenty of time to obtain their permits (and get through the
holidays).
In spite of what
the web site says, however, currently the only open route to and from the
refuge and the cache starts near the town of Wellton, Arizona, just off
Exit 30 on I-8 at approximately N 32 39.717 W 114 08.583. Christmas Pass Road,
near Tacna, and the eastern entrances from Ajo are closed indefinitely. Keep
that in mind when considering or planning this trip.
We'll be providing
more details on the meeting place and time as we get closer to "D-Day". If
you're interested, let us know, and send away for your application.
Steve
Team Tierra
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