Event Description:
When: Saturday, August 20th, 2011 - 11:30 a.m. through
12:30 p.m. at the Cameron LO.
1. We suggest leaving the trailhead to reach
the Cameron LO Building between 8:00 and 9:15 a.m.
to be on time for the event and to find the caches along the trail
on the way up. Please pace yourself for this unique Event by
leaving early and taking as many rest breaks as you require. Be
sure to review the hiker's checklist of supplies below to bring
along on the trip.
2. The 1st IGD (International
Geocaching Day) Event at the Cameron Lookout will begin at
11:30 a.m. and last for one hour until 12:30 p.m.
All cachers logging the event need to sign the Event Logbook in the
Cameron LO Building and then receive their Special Event Attendance
Card.
3. Between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30
p.m. a Treasure Hunt will take place to find the GSC
Survey Marker located beside the LO - the exact coordinates and
description of the marker can be found at the bottom of this cache
page. A First Edition Brass Cap Convention Geocoin
will be given to the FTF of the Survey Marker in
the Treasure Hunt Activity - so be sure to bring a metal detector,
gloves, and a tape measure.
4. Refreshments will be served at 12
Noon in the form of a fruit punch or orange powdered
beverage (which will be provided in a ziplock baggy with a stir
stick - one per cacher) - cachers are asked to bring their own cups
and water.
5. A group photo will be taken at 12:15
p.m. in front of the Cameron LO Building.
6. At 12:30 p.m. we will clean
up the site and head back down to the trailhead. Be sure to stay
with the group on the way down to enjoy the photo opportunities and
caching stories from the trail!
N.B. Should poor weather require us to cancel
the Event, a sign will be posted at the trailhead by 8:00
a.m. on the day of the Event - see the waypoint detail on
this page for the trailhead coordinates.
GSC Survey Marker Information
Coordinates: N 50 17.413 W114 31.468
Hint: GSC BRONZE CAP CEMENTED INTO ROCK. 4.5M W OF AND 1.2M S OF
THE NW COR OF ABANDOMED LOOKOUT BLDG; A HWY BM P82J28 WITH GP IS
LOCATED 10M NE OF NE COR OF OLD LOOKOUT BLDG.
Hiker's Checklist:
Always try to bring certain things on hikes that go more than a
few minutes from the car.
A. Backpack - 20 - 35 litre;
B. Rainwear; C. Matches;
D. Spare socks and good hiking shoes / boots;
E. Warm clothing; F. Small First
Aid Kit; G. Compass; H. Map;
I. Water - three - four litres / person;
J. Snacks; K. Sunscreen, insect
repellent, hat, toque - with a fleece liner - with potentially
strong winds at the LO; and L. Common sense.
Come out and join us on this unique
adventure!