April 3, 2008

Don't Drink the Water

By: Suzyfishn Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

What an interesting spot! Thanks for a memorable cache.

Shrimp on the Barbie Runway

By: Monpin Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular

On our way to camp with SoCal 4x4 Geocachers. I think I can see their fire from here. TFTC.

Lego Dan's Death Valley RR cache

By: Lego Dan and Ranger Roger Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

We got one of those buzzing things from the restaurant to hold our spot, and then wandered over to investigate the train. bthomas was a bit worried we might be out of buzzer range, but fortunately we made it back in time. TFTC.

"X" Cache

By: CmdrMark and Siageah Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular

A quick find on our way into camp with SoCal 4x4 Geocachers in Panamint Valley. It's kinda windy out here! TFTC.

Motion Madness Too

By: MojaveRats Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Regular

Leaving pavement once again, we're headed to camp in Pamamint Valley and then on to Barker Ranch tomorrow. TFTC.

How Low Can You Go?

By: scooterman Difficulty: 1.0 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Virtual

bthomas and I enjoyed a nice meal here. Plenty crowded during the busy spring season. TFTC.

salsberry pass cache

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

If not in the park, pretty close, as we saw the welcome sign back down the road a bit. Everything is nice and green now and the view in the setting sun was fantastic. TFTC. We're hurrying on to Badwater.

Virgin River Gorge Earthcache

By: supertbone Difficulty: 2.5 Terrain: 1.0 Container: Not chosen

On our way home to San Francisco after a grand tour that included Moab and Arches NP. Many, many interesting geological features to appreciate! Thanks for pointing out this one.

Grandpa's Improbable Point

By: ForJeppsHunters Difficulty: 5.0 Terrain: 4.5 Container: Regular

I've had my eye on this cache for awhile now. There aren't too many with this unusual D/T combination. In fact all of the rest are inaccessible until much later in the season due to snow. Having said that, I knew I had to have it for my Fizzy Matrix challenge. bthomas and I made a few false starts, first wheeling up the mesa too far east and then too far west. When we arrived at a locked gate I knew it had to be the right place! WSA?? Endangered Bear Claw Poppy?? Of course! We'd have to hike it. Naturally, along the way, we tiptoed around plenty of cryptobiotic soil. The route was pretty straightforward, and we found the cache in good shape after a short search. I was suprised by how rough the terrain is. As advertised, the views are fantastic! I hope this mesa is never developed, but, alas I'm afraid the lower reaches will soon be covered with houses. Thanks for a fun challenge.

No Rest for the Weary

By: Baad Daata Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Small

I needed a cache in AZ, and this one seemed like a good choice. Thanks!

Goodbye Mr. Tweezle I

By: Dr. Webe & The Ski Bum Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 1.5 Container: Regular

Plenty of hiding places! Thank goodness it was too cold for snakes. Death Valley here we come! TFTC.