Apr 20/2010
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Geocache Activity 651 |
FIND 593 |
IDENTIFICATION
Difficulty 2.5; Terrain 1.5; size micro Creator: Canadian 4x4 & Ras Outfitter Date First Hidden: 4/10/2010 Date Last Found: 4/18/2010 Description Hint Look in the "Biggest State in the Union" Comments
PLANNING
There have been a few new caches, and a couple of re-activated caches, in the Lethbridge area. I also noticed a new cache in Magrath and 4 new ones near Cardston. Since the weather is ideal today (warm, sunny, bright blue sky, no wind) I have decided to see how many of these I can find. The overall goal is 11 caches. I have downloaded the coordinates for all 11 caches into my Garmin GPS unit and I have made notes of the coordinates and the hints in a small book I carry with me. This is a valuable backup if I am having difficulty locating the precise cache area. This will also be the first time I have taken my Canon EOS Rebel T2i camera. I am becoming comfortable with the carrying case for the camera, which also has an external pocket for geocaching equipment (tweezers, small flashlight, extra pen).
OUTCOME
This was one of four new caches just a couple of miles south-west of Cardston.
I parked near a gate into the ranching property and headed up a large hill. I was a little uneasy as I was clearly going into private property but the previous searchers didn't seem to be concerned. I assumed the cache was likely set out by the owners of the land. As I neared the crest I could see a "Texas gate" and realized the cache would be located somewhere on it. It took a few minutes but I finally spotted it. This was the first search of the day that involved some real walking - about 500 meters. The view from the cache site was tremendous.
Here is my posting to the geocaching.com website:
I assume the landowner is aware of this hide. It was a lovely day for a walk in the open countryside. SL. TFTC. Here are a few photos.
"Texas Gate"
same gate
end view
container beside GPS
view from gate
view near road where truck is parked
I am now 10/10 for today.
