Washington's Highest
Caches Challenge
These caches are also visible on an interactive Google map
available
here.
The
Challenge:
Find a subset of the 100 highest caches in Washington State
exceeding 350,000 feet in
total elevation. This means you can find (at the time of this
posting) either the top 49 highest caches in the list or the bottom
58 caches in the list - or any other combination that you choose -
as long as the total elevation of those caches is greater than
350,000 feet.
Keep in mind that caches near the bottom of the list are likely
to drop off over time as new, higher caches are hidden around the
state. Once a cache drops off the list, it no longer counts toward
completion of the challenge (unless other caches in the list end up
getting archived, thus allowing it to move back on). Therefore, the
higher caches in the list are inherently more valuable not only
because they count more toward the total elevation requirement, but
also because they will be more likely to stay on the list as you
work toward completion.
The List:
A current list of the 100 highest caches in the state, along
with their elevation and the USGS 7.5' quadrangle containing them,
is maintained as a bookmark available
here. The list can also be viewed on an interactive
Google map available
here.
The Rules:
- Only those caches listed on
the official bookmark list at some point in time count toward
the challenge. Higher caches that were archived before this
challenge was posted are not eligible for consideration.
- If a cache drops off the list because a newer, higher cache has
been posted, then that cache no longer counts toward the challenge
(unless it comes back onto the list at some later time as other,
higher caches are archived).
- Archived caches only count toward the challenge if they would
still crack the top 100 if active; if the #100 active cache is
higher than one of these archived caches, then that archived cache
is removed from consideration.
- Generally accepted Geocaching.com rules, guidelines and
conditions for logging a cache find apply.
- Hidden caches count toward the challenge just as found caches
do. However, you can only choose to have one hidden cache per USGS
7.5' minute topo count toward the challenge. This will hopefully
force participants to spread out their range somewhat and prevent
individuals from "dumping" multiple nearby caches at some high
elevation.
- While you may have others with you when you find the final
cache, only those who have fulfilled all of the criteria for this
cache will be allowed to log it as a find. Find logs by other
cachers will be deleted.
- When in doubt ask — we can discuss it or even seek guidance
from others, but the final decision rests with the cache
owner.
- Remember that this is a game and is supposed to be
fun!
How to
Participate:
- To begin, send me an email (or post a note here) saying that
you want to be included in the challenge. I will then add you to
the table of participants below.
- Visit some caches on the
official highest caches bookmark list and properly log your
finds to their cache pages on Geocaching.com.
- I am watching all of the caches listed on the
bookmark list. Whenever I see a participant post a find on one
of these caches, it will signal me to update their map and status
in the participants table.
- After you have successfully found a number of caches on the
bookmark list totaling 350,000 feet in elevation, shoot me an
email saying that you believe that you are done. Then, please wait
patiently for verification.
- After verification that you have successfully completed the
challenge, you will then be given permission to log a find - go out
and find the cache!
- Log your find on this cache page.
If you discover a cache that should
be added to or removed from the list, please email me or post a
note here to let me know. As caches are added to or removed from
the bookmark list, I will post information on the changes here and
in the "Washington's
Highest Caches" thread in the Northwest Forums.
Thank you!
The
Participants: