Welcome back to another Boot Camp!
The Keepers of the Order of the BFL have returned for our sixth
annual night caching event, held in North Halton.
This year, we are holding the event on Saturday, October
29.
We have an evening full of mischief planned, and we're sure
you'll enjoy it.
About the Keepers of the Order of the BFL
The Keepers of the Order of the BFL, or "BFL Crew", are a group
of geocachers who head out geocaching every Friday night - year
round. We specialize in caching after dark, and we don't let the
longer nights of winter slow down our caching adventures one bit.
As winter gets near, we get together and host our annual night
caching event - usually timed around the end of Daylight Savings
Time.
About the Event
Join us for an evening of mayhem as the BFL Crew prepares
another round of fun after the sun goes down.
After the launch kits are handed out, the BFL Crew will move to
the Command Centre - which is at the posted co-ordinates for this
event cache listing. We will have people here throughout the night
and we plan to have hot chocolate to serve up. This is a location
where you will be able to stop and chat, hang out, get help for the
event caches or drop in. The event logbook will be located here,
and this is where your "smiley" is earned.
During the weeks leading up to the event, the BFL Crew will be
setting up various creative night themed caches. These will be
available for you to visit, starting on the event night. This is an
excellent opportunity to introduce yourself to night caching if you
have not cached after dark before; hook up with a group and head
out into the dark. Group caching at night is far less intimidating
than caching solo at night.
Please do not go to the "Command Centre" before 9:30PM, to allow
the BFL Crew time to setup the "Command Centre". The event
officially ends at 4:00 AM.
Where is the event?
The event is taking place in the Britton-Hilton Falls forest
complex northwest of Milton. The BFL Crew will arrive here at 9:30,
and "launch kits" will be available for the area caches. The posted
co-ordinates for this event is what we refer to as the "Command
Centre", this is where the BFL Crew maintains a presence through
the night.
Who is involved?
This year's BFL is being hosted by
northernpenguin |
avernar |
teamvoyagr |
brendah |
&&rew |
brain21 |
res2100 |
bakers dozen |
chris-mouse |
dr. house |
hikert |
fanglyfish |
gossamer2 |
nickjonh |
ririnette |
The Cacheketeerz |
kitten on the hunt |
Team Goju |
What should I bring?
First and foremost: Be prepared for the weather. We have had
nice calm, cool, clear nights for the event. We've also had major
winter storms with sleet, freezing rain and tree-toppling winds.
You must dress warm enough for an October night and YOU are
responsible for choosing what conditions you are comfortable
caching in.
Bring a flashlight, and extra batteries. An LED headlamp is
recommended, and a BFL is a good second light
Bring your GPS
A good pen or two
If you have an FRS Radio, please bring it, and set to Channel
2
If you have a HAM Radio, we will monitor VE3OD, since VE3ADT is
down, and Simplex 146.520
Bring your cellular phone. Note: CDMA networks have spotty coverage
at the command centre. GSM/HSPA+ fares much better here.
If you have any of the following, make sure you bring it:
- UV Flashlight
- Laser Pointer
- 2'x2' Waterproof material (Garbage Bag)
Where do I get a Launch Kit? GPX File?
The BFL Boot Camp VI caches follow our annual tradition.
With the exception of the Wherigo file, none of the cache
details are revealed before the start of the event.
We will have "launch kits" available at the Command Centre -
after 9:30pm (posted co-ordinates for this event cache). Please do
not go to the command centre before 9:30, so we can get the
organizer's cars in there and get setup.
We will not be offering a GPX file for the event caches.
The caches should be published shortly after the event starts,
so those of you bringing mobile devices (iPhone, Internet key)
should be able to access the cache information via normal methods -
you'll just have to wait until these caches are published.
The launch kit will also be available in PDF form at http://torontogeocaching.com/bfl6/launchkit.pdf
starting at 9:00pm on Saturday. The number of caches being released
for the event are still being determined. Check back closer to the
event date.
Remember, hunting the event caches is optional (but
fun!).
To log an "attended" for this event, you must sign the logbook at
the command center between 9:30PM and 4:00AM
Weather Info
Mother nature is well known for changing her mind about the
weather in Autumn. We have experienced pleasant cool autumn nights,
and we've also had full on winter storm conditions - snow, sleet,
rain, wind. It is up to you to be prepared for the weather
conditions.
You should check at least one of the links below for planning
your outing.
We recommend a layered approach to dressing for the
event.
Environment
Canada Weather
Additional Questions?
Please contact me (northernpenguin) through my user profile, or
visit http://bflbootcamp.torontogeocaching.com
if you have more questions.