June 17, 2007

Cave Rock Trail Head

By: vaccine Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Micro

We were pretty sure we'd found the correct parking spot, but the first 50 yards of the trail were buried under a carefully placed pile of cut branches. This must be some county supervisor's idea of a good idea to discourage folks from hiking to Cave Rock, huh? (It's not working, BTW!) After searching for a few moments in all of the 1.5 terrain locations, we decided to press on to the Cave Rock cache. In the meantime, a conversation with the cache owner (aren't cell phones great!?!) shed some light on things. Eventually we found the cache about 10' down a steep slope of loose dirt (definitely not a 1.5 anymore!) From the way it was carefully placed, and considering all the disturbance up on the trail, we think some well meaning cacher relocated it. In any case, with authorization from vaccine, the cache is returned to it's correct location. TFTC!

Elev. 6555

By: vaccine Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Small

On our way back from the GBES rally, I realized that we were within striking distance of vaccine's two Tahoe area caches. What a great spot with million dollar views! We really felt like we were on the top of the world. People in boats waved hello and passing cars tooted their admiration. The scramble up the rocks in the last few feet was a lot of fun. Plenty of non-cachers have found the ammo can and signed the log, but fortunately everything is fine shape. I tried to conceal it better than I found it, but I think this one's just going to have to rely on the goodwill of folks who are willing to make the effort to climb this rock. Traded a mauison pin for a Lake Tahoe pin, and left a TB. Thanks for showing us this spot!

Shot Rock

By: Scoobert Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Regular

Great view of Sierra granite rock formations! I loved the hide.

Caples Lake Resort

By: TahoeBerne Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

Exploring Hwy 88, we stopped to enjoy Caples Lake. Plans are in the works to return for an extended stay! TFTC.

Hope Valley

By: Just a Short Walk & Along for the Ride Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

What a beautiful spot. We loved the drive up to Carson Pass and the chance to stretch our legs and find an older cache along the way.

Pioneer Point

By: HarKanGeo Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Micro

There doesn't seem to be any connection between the monument and the associated buildings...strange. Obviously quite a bit of history here though. TFTC.

June 16, 2007

4th annual GBES Geocaching & Navigational Rally

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Not chosen

A big THANK YOU to everyone who planned, organized, and executed a fantastic rally! Your incredible effort so that all of us could have a great time exploring in, above, and around Virginia City was very much appreciated: It's our third rally and we're planning to return for more! What an incredible bit of good luck on the jacket raffle, too. Thanks for the great memories.

We found the following caches while enjoying the beauty and challenge of the GBES rally. Lots of bumps; Lots of dust; lots of twists and turns; lots of incredible views, and memories to last a lifetime. TFTC!

Checkpoint 1 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen
Checkpoint 2 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen
Checkpoint X - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen
Reflector Road - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen
General Store Memories - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen
And the Rally Begins - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Checkpoint X2 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Not chosen

Checkpoint X1 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Not chosen

Sunrise Pass Road - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Have an O ? Piñon? - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

Some Kind of Camp Site - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Just Behind that Juniper - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

'06 UFO Hill - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

Adventure Cache 2 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

A Lone Tree in the Road

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Where ?s the Desert Peach? - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Just Below (and Above) Quilici Dam - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

A View of the Carson River - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Not chosen

Adventure Cache 3 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

The BLM Hangout - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

Adventure Cache 4 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

Adventure Cache 5 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Not chosen

Adventure Cache 6 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Above Jumbo in American Ravine - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

Is this a Meadow or was this a Mill? - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

Below the Top of Ophir Hill - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Not chosen

So, this is Spanish Ravine? - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Not chosen

Used to be Many Mills Around Here - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

This is the Virginia City Aqueduct - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 3.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Not chosen

X Knob Viewpoint Sits Above the X - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 3.0 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

Crown Pt Ravine Never Looked Like This - Rally 07

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.0 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Is This One Steep Enough for You? - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 4.0 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Not chosen

Marlette/VC Aqueduct Blvd. - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 3.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Not chosen

Quite a Washoe Lake View - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 3.5 Terrain: 3.5 Container: Not chosen

Adventure Cache 7 - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Not chosen

Score During The Rally with Geolinux - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Lookin' at Reno at Nite - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

Below the X - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

A Great Lunch Spot - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

American Flat - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Not chosen

Lyon County Utilities - Rally 2007

By: GBESGeocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

Linehan Fire - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

V & T Rail Bed - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

A Cool Powerline Road - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

At The Foot Of Rick's Hill - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Looks Like a Mars Excavation - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Not chosen

Are You Ready to Begin Again? - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.0 Container: Not chosen

This is Transmitter City - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

A Carson Valley View - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

Quaken Aspens aka: Quakies - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3.0 Container: Not chosen

Pockets in the Rocks - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 4.0 Container: Not chosen

Lahontan Valley View - Rally 2007

By: GBES Geocachers Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 2.5 Container: Not chosen