Intermountain Geostash Challenge!

[DrMoab]

Intermountain Geostash Challenge

Date August 16th-18th 2007

Description

The NAXJA Intermountain Geostash Challenge will be a run involving your jeep, a GPS and your thinking skills.


Taking place in the Uintah Mountains in of Northern Utah.

How it works
Throughout the Northwest slope of the Uintah Mountains, 20 caches will be placed in remote locations. Each participant will have 3 days to locate the caches of their choice. The goal of the event is to use your GPS, mapping skills and common sense to locate 5 hidden caches while enjoying and exploring the area. Each cache will contain a sealed "Package" in which you will find specially marked playing cards. The evening of the final day, a dinner will be held and together everyone will open their "Packages." Prizes will be given to whomever can make the best 5 card poker hand using the cards found in each cache.

Note: A GPS is not required for this event. You can buddy up with someone who has a GPS.

Costs

$20 Dollars per poker hand.
$15 Dollars per T-shirt
$10 Dollars per adult dinner
$5 Dollars per child dinner.

Rules

1. Each participant will only be allowed to take 1 "Package" per cache per hand purchased. Each cache will have an individual mark on both the card and the sack they are sealed in. If anyone has more than one card per hand they have paid for from a single cache they will be disqualified. Packages retrieved from the caches's remain sealed until presented to the officials for counting!

2. Everyone must obey the posted Forest Service speed limit of 30 MPH. This contest does not reward speed. Everyone will have the same amount of time to complete the challenge. Officials will be roaming the forest looking for speeders. If caught you will be disqualified.

3. All vehicles must be part of the “buddy” system. Two or more vehicles must be together at all times.
Why?
-- The forest is vast and help could be a long time coming. Some of these caches are very remote.
-- To meet new people.
-- Those without a GPS must buddy up with someone who has a GPS.

4. NAXJA vehicle requirements must be met.

5. Each vehicle must have a two way radio. Either a CB or an FRS radio. Each area will have a set channel and everyone will be required to run on that channel.

6. All participants must be paid and registered by July 1st in order to compete.

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[Geepfreak]

I

Those of you who need to ask for time off early remember these dates.

August 16th through 18th..

Bummer, opening weekend of the Archery Deer hunt...

[TRNDRVR]

Bummer, I won't own a Jeep anymore...

[DrMoab]

Bummer, opening weekend of the Archery Deer hunt...
You knew the dates two weeks ago.

[Clint]

Bummer, I won't own a Jeep anymore...

finally sold it eh?

[TRNDRVR]

finally sold it eh?Not yet. But it's basically for sale. So is my trailer!

[slider]

Not yet. But it's basically for sale. So is my trailer!

what kind of trailer?

[Geepfreak]

X2, Cody needs one now that he has his Cummins 3/4 ton...

[DaveW]

2nd Hint.

I hope you like beautiful scenery.

So it will not involve any pictures of the BOD. :D

[JEEPZZ]

I will be dropping hints the next couple of days.



August 16th through 18th.



I hope you like beautiful scenery.

SI swimsuit photo shoot at Lake Powell?

[XJEEPER]

Not yet. But it's basically for sale. So is my trailer!

Dan, you waffle more than Kerry.......just put some 6" coils and ACOS up front and trim the fenders already. Gosh!

[TRNDRVR]

Dan, you waffle more than Kerry.......just put some 6" coils and ACOS up front and trim the fenders already. Gosh!Nope. It's just reallity. I used it twice in 05. Not once in 06. My interest just isn't there anymore. I'm planning next years vacations with the family and they already don't include any wheeling.

It needs to be used and as it stands it's not going to be by me. :(

[Tom R.]

Dan,

Do you have an advert up somewhere?

[Boatwrench]

3 Days to GO

This is worse than waiting for Christmas when I was a kid....

Tom

[JEEPZZ]

SPILL THE BEANS!!!

[DrMoab]

Intermountain Geostash Challenge

Date August 16th-18th 2007

Description

The NAXJA Intermountain Geostash Challenge will be a run involving your jeep, a GPS and your thinking skills.


Taking place in the Uintah Mountains in of Northern Utah.

How it works
Throughout the Northwest slope of the Uintah Mountains, 20 caches will be placed in remote locations. Each participant will have 3 days to locate the caches of their choice. The goal of the event is to use your GPS, mapping skills and common sense to locate 5 hidden caches while enjoying and exploring the area. Each cache will contain a sealed "Package" in which you will find specially marked playing cards. The evening of the final day, a dinner will be held and together everyone will open their "Packages." Prizes will be given to whomever can make the best 5 card poker hand using the cards found in each cache.

Note: A GPS is not required for this event. You can buddy up with someone who has a GPS.

Costs

$20 Dollars per poker hand.
$15 Dollars per T-shirt
$10 Dollars per adult dinner
$5 Dollars per child dinner.

Rules

1. Each participant will only be allowed to take 1 "Package" per cache per hand purchased. Each cache will have an individual mark on both the card and the sack they are sealed in. If anyone has more than one card per hand they have paid for from a single cache they will be disqualified. Packages retrieved from the caches's remain sealed until presented to the officials for counting!

2. Everyone must obey the posted Forest Service speed limit of 30 MPH. This contest does not reward speed. Everyone will have the same amount of time to complete the challenge. Officials will be roaming the forest looking for speeders. If caught you will be disqualified.

3. All vehicles must be part of the “buddy” system. Two or more vehicles must be together at all times.
Why?
-- The forest is vast and help could be a long time coming. Some of these caches are very remote.
-- To meet new people.
-- Those without a GPS must buddy up with someone who has a GPS.

4. NAXJA vehicle requirements must be met.

5. Each vehicle must have a two way radio. Either a CB or an FRS radio. Each area will have a set channel and everyone will be required to run on that channel.

6. All participants must be paid and registered by July 1st in order to compete.




Thread has been altered to show you the new plans.

Enjoy!

[Tom R.]

Good news! Dan hasn't sold his Jeep yet, so he can make it now. :)

[DaveW]

This is goin to be a fun time! :thumbup:

[SCW]

EXCELLENT!!!!

It's on the calender in PEN!

I'll start doing a few geocaches for fun between now and then, I GPS a lot but not goecache. Maybe I'll have to start making myself some maps too...

[DrMoab]

We will have some maps up that will show the general location of all the caches way in advance too.

That way people can kind of plan out which ones they want to grab.

[XJumpmaster]

This is gonna be awesome!

[Boatwrench]

This sounds fun, Mary & I would love to make it as we usually take one day caching when we join you in Moab...however...the dates conflict with
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=900053

Don't know how to do both:tears:

Happy New Year friends,
Tom

[Clint]

Here are some pics from the Uintah's run this summer for those who may not know the area (out of staters).

http://young-fam.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1988&g2_serialNumber=2

http://young-fam.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2027&g2_serialNumber=2

http://young-fam.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2045&g2_serialNumber=2

http://young-fam.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2072&g2_serialNumber=1

http://young-fam.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2078&g2_serialNumber=1

[JEEPZZ]

Poker run! Yeah baby. :D

[DrMoab]

however...the dates conflict with
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=900053

Don't know how to do both:tears
I was under the impression that Sierrafest was supposed to be the first of August. Thats why we picked that weekend.

[DaveW]

This sounds fun, Mary & I would love to make it as we usually take one day caching when we join you in Moab...however...the dates conflict with
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=900053

Don't know how to do both:tears:

Happy New Year friends,
Tom


Tom,

Sierra Fest 07' is Aug 5-12.
This is August 16-18.

You have 4 day to get here. :D

[Boatwrench]

Getting that much time away will tough. Counting driving days it would be August 3rd through 20th.

We have elder care issues, 102 year old Grandmother, 80 y.o. and slowing father and a 79 year old mother with dementia. Mary lives with the three of them and I am one street over with my 90 year old mother-in-law living here.

But we'll do our best to get to both, especially with the teaser photos Clint put up.

Tom

[DrMoab]

But we'll do our best to get to both, especially with the teaser photos Clint put up.
Well then...let me add some more.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/DrMoab/Uintas%20Aug%202006/UintasAug2006052.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/DrMoab/Uintas%20Aug%202006/UintasAug2006048.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/DrMoab/Uintas%20Aug%202006/UintasAug2006050.jpg

[DrMoab]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/DrMoab/Uintas%20Aug%202006/UintasAug2006046.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/DrMoab/Uintas%20Aug%202006/UintasAug2006041.jpg

[Boatwrench]

Not fair Ryan...posting more teaser photos.

OK.
Where are the Unitah Mtns? Specifically which way would we go from SLC?
How hard core are the trails? Can they be done in a Trail Blazer rental from Enterprise?
What's the lodging situation like?

Tom

[DrMoab]

Not fair Ryan...posting more teaser photos.

OK.
Where are the Unitah Mtns? Specifically which way would we go from SLC?
How hard core are the trails? Can they be done in a Trail Blazer rental from Enterprise?
What's the lodging situation like?

Tom
The Uintah Mtns are located almost exactly 100 miles east of SLC. We will be headquartering 12 miles south of Evanston Wy, which is 3 miles into Wyoming on I-80.

Some of us will be camping but there is lots of hotels in Evanston also.

Almost all the roads in the Mtns can be handled by just about any 4wd vehicle. We are planning on putting caches in enough places that there will be something for everyone, from easy to semi- hardcore.

[Clint]

Most if not all the caches and traveling will be in Utah. The easiest way to access the area is through Evanston.

[DaveW]

Not fair Ryan...posting more teaser photos.

OK.
Where are the Unitah Mtns? Specifically which way would we go from SLC?
Here is a basic map. (http://www.go-utah.com/activityLink.cfm?activity_id=453063435) We will be in the area south of Evenston along 150.
How hard core are the trails? Can they be done in a Trail Blazer rental from Enterprise?
Most of the trail would be rated (Moab) 1-2+ range. We will have a large variety of location for the stashes. I would expect most could be done in a stock vehicle.
This event is more for fun and scenery not hard core wheeling.
What's the lodging situation like?

Tom
For Motel/Hotel Evanston is the best bet. For campgrounds we will have more info later.
I can tell you that Stillwater (http://www.reserveamerica.com/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=0&agency=NRRS&parkId=333) is the closest I could find on the Reserve America sight. There are some a bit closer but I cannot remember the names nor do I have info on facilities. Might have to wait until the snow melts to go see.

[SCW]

Will any of the caches be off the trail so that a short (I consider 5 miles short, YMMV :D ) hike will be required? Also, is this like a scavenger hunt/race type or will multiple people be able to succesfully "find" the cache?

Also, I'll most likely bring three kids and I'm sure there will be about 1000 more. Can we include stuff for the kids? I'll volunteer to help on that. I have put together maps an small orienteering activities for my kids in the past, I'm sure some small treasure maps and cheap-o compasses......

Looking forward to it.

[DrMoab]

Liking the kid idea a lot. Get with me on this.

As far as off the trail. Haven't thought about that much. One thing we have thought about is making some a little more difficult then others. The more difficult the cache the higher a chance that you will receive a good card.

Every cache will have one card per hand bought. The reason for this is we HAVE to make sure this isn't a race in any way shape or forum. NAXJA insurance Regs are very specific on this. This is one reason why we put the disqualification rules in...You can hussle but not rush.

Will any of the caches be off the trail so that a short (I consider 5 miles short, YMMV :D ) hike will be required? Also, is this like a scavenger hunt/race type or will multiple people be able to successfully "find" the cache?

Also, I'll most likely bring three kids and I'm sure there will be about 1000 more. Can we include stuff for the kids? I'll volunteer to help on that. I have put together maps an small orienteering activities for my kids in the past, I'm sure some small treasure maps and cheap-o compasses......

Looking forward to it.

[Boatwrench]

Looking better, :clap: we are discussing one of us will drive one of the two stockers hers or mine and pick up the other person would fly into SLC. Then whoever drove out would be the one who flys home. We'll be keeping a watch on this thread as planning gets moving on, we have until July 1st to register.

Tom

[Clint]

Looking better, :clap: we are discussing one of us will drive one of the two stockers hers or mine and pick up the other person would fly into SLC. Then whoever drove out would be the one who flys home. We'll be keeping a watch on this thread as planning gets moving on, we have until July 1st to register.

Tom

Sweet! San Fran isn't THAT far :D Just get on I80, drive west until you see Evanston. You won't have to change roads. Much closer than Moab.

[Spudboy]

If he drives west to Evanston, it will be a long ride. And some of those water crossings are a bear.:wave1:

This actually sounds like a lot of fun. I haven't been in the Uintahs for a good while. Might try to make this one.

[Tom R.]

This does sound like a lot of fun. I'm not sure I will be able to make it since I'm starting a new job in a couple of weeks and need to build up my vacation time.

I should know before the July 1st reg. date.

[Clint]

If he drives west to Evanston, it will be a long ride. And some of those water crossings are a bear.:wave1:

This actually sounds like a lot of fun. I haven't been in the Uintahs for a good while. Might try to make this one.

Haha yes, going west is a LONG trip :) Whoops..

[DaveW]

Will any of the caches be off the trail so that a short (I consider 5 miles short, YMMV :D ) hike will be required? Also, is this like a scavenger hunt/race type or will multiple people be able to succesfully "find" the cache?

Also, I'll most likely bring three kids and I'm sure there will be about 1000 more. Can we include stuff for the kids? I'll volunteer to help on that. I have put together maps an small orienteering activities for my kids in the past, I'm sure some small treasure maps and cheap-o compasses......

Looking forward to it.

Now I know what to do with all those kids meal toys. :D

Kinda serious... something like adding small treasures to the cashes so the kids can look forward to finding the caches.
Maybe have a kids hand as an option. With kids prizes???

This will be a very family friendly event. We have some time to make it great fcr the kids too. Great idea!! :thumbup:

[XJSpencer]

We've got a Family reunion out by Yellowstone on those days. It sounds fun though.

[DrMoab]

We've got a Family reunion out by Yellowstone on those days. It sounds fun though.
Sucks to be you.

Who goes to famliy reunions anyway? :dunno:

[0313]

Whats the area called so I can go to the forest service and buy a couple topo maps and use a compass instead of the lazy idiot mans GPS. :D

[JEEPZZ]

Whats the area called so I can go to the forest service and buy a couple topo maps and use a compass instead of the lazy idiot mans GPS. :D
L.O.S.T.

[DrMoab]

Whats the area called so I can go to the forest service and buy a couple topo maps and use a compass instead of the lazy idiot mans GPS. :D
Before you do that. We are working on some maps that should so the area in pretty good detail. It will have the general locations of all the caches so people can plan out which ones they want to go after.

I would wait till we get these up, then you can decide if you need to buy any or not.

[DrMoab]

I know its really early and plans will change a lot between now and then but who is planning on attending this as of now?

[Clint]

I know its really early and plans will change a lot between now and then but who is planning on attending this as of now?

Got my time off!

[Spudboy]

I am.

[luv2offroad]

I've got it on the calendar but I'm still debating. Guess it depends on where I am money wise by then.

[XJumpmaster]

Sorry, It is right in the middle of my Annual Training this year. At beautiful Camp Parks, California.

[DrMoab]

Sorry, It is right in the middle of my Annual Training this year. At beautiful Camp Parks, California.
Is there any time of the year that you aren't training? What happened to one weekend a month?

[XJumpmaster]

Tell that to Bush Master! July is always good with all the holidays.LOL

[SCW]

SCW and 3 kids will be there.

[Boatwrench]

Camp Parks? Been there, hated it.

I plan on being at the GeoStash.

Tom

[Tom R.]

I'd like to make it and hope it works out, but it's much too early for me to say.

[DaveW]

Camp Parks? Been there, hated it.

I plan on being at the GeoStash.

Tom

I wonder how your luck will hold up with this type of prize system???

I do think I may have you touch my cards before turning them in. :D

[tuxxj]

Me too.

[rightseatsis]

I am planning on coming to the the Geostash, w/ Boatwrench of course.

See you in August.

Mary

[Clint]

Back too the top!

[DrMoab]

Looks like we are official!

http://www.naxja.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=187

Anymore posts, ideas or threads on this subject please post in that forum.

[JEEPZZ]

I've been waiting to post on this thread until I knew for sure and it looks like I won't be able to make it. Julie's brother is getting married that weekend.

[Clint]

I've been waiting to post on this thread until I knew for sure and it looks like I won't be able to make it. Julie's brother is getting married that weekend.

Tell him to move it, there's plenty of time! :D

[Clint]

Bump.....

[DrMoab]

Bump.....
don't bump here...it has its own forum in the official runs area now.

[Clint]

Wanted to remind our local folks who may not see it over there or forgot..


http://www.naxja.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=187

[DrMoab]

Registration is now open.

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?p=243520130#post243520130

[DrMoab]

don't bump here...it has its own forum in the official runs area now.
Glad I make the rules. :D

Anyway...who the hell is going from our chapter?

No one has registered. We have some killer prizes to give away.

This week sometime we will be posting the thread with all that is being offered so far.

[Israel]

Glad I make the rules. :D

Anyway...who the hell is going from our chapter?

No one has registered. We have some killer prizes to give away.

This week sometime we will be posting the thread with all that is being offered so far.

Wow, we suck! I can't make it, no paid time off to use. :tears:

[Clint]

Wow, we suck! I can't make it, no paid time off to use. :tears:
Still have plenty of opportunity on Friday evening and all of Saturday.

[Israel]

Still have plenty of opportunity on Friday evening and all of Saturday.

I work evenings so I wouldn't even be done with work until 11:30pm Friday night.

[SCW]

I will be there with either one or two kids. Maybe the whole famn damly, but then we would have to drive the Suburban instead of the Heep.

[tybo]

I will more than likely be there for the weekend:wantyou:

[DrMoab]

I work evenings so I wouldn't even be done with work until 11:30pm Friday night.
Come up Saturday.

We are planning on having a few caches close enough for those that can't get off on during week.

At least come have dinner and watch what everyone else won. :D

[Israel]

Come up Saturday.

At least come have dinner and watch what everyone else won. :D

Now that is tempting. Good dinner and good scenery is hard to pass up.

[slider]

Now that is tempting. Good dinner and good scenery is hard to pass up.

if you stay till sunday we can aleast make a fun run day.

[Israel]

Plan on us for Saturday night dinner! We'll be two adults and two youngins if you need a headcount. There's camping in the area, isn't there? I haven't really been paying attention until now.

[slider]

Plan on us for Saturday night dinner! We'll be two adults and two youngins if you need a headcount. There's camping in the area, isn't there? I haven't really been paying attention until now.

there'll be camping spots in the camp ground with us. or the uintahs is about 15-20 mins away.