The elevation of this stash is above 2000 Metres. Of course this means that it will be completely snowbound during Winter and a good part of late Autumn and early Spring as well. In fact, when I placed it in early November I had to cross several wide snow drifts and the visibility was often down to less than 10 metres.
The Cache site is near some the prettiest features in the area so don't forget your camera, especially in summer when the Alpine wildflowers are at their best.
Getting to the site is relatively easy for anyone of average fitness, but there are some steep ascents. The actual cache, a blue ammo box, is sheltered in a small
rock crevice and shouldn't be too difficult to find (see photos). From there it is a short stroll to see some of those scenic highlights I mentioned.
Now for some humble tips from my very limited experience.
When encountering snow drifts, I found that good footwear and a strong walking stick proved invaluable.
I checked ahead for weather conditions and thoroughly researched the area both for navigation and terrain before going out. River crossings are involved and during the thaw this could prove difficult, only good research will reveal your possibilities. Also essential is to take lots of warm clothing even in the warmer months because the weather here can change very quickly. It even snows in Summer from time to time.
Once again SNIFTER was a great help with this stash, especially with her encouragement to 'get out there' and her selection of cache and items. The ammo box used has been painted to reduce rusting, it's water tight and the contents should survive the elements nicely provided it is locked properly after use.
Finally a word for the protection of the surrounding vegetation. You should be able to find the cache easily without moving digging or trampling down any of the plant life.
Depending on the ground conditions the estimated walking time is three hours return from the nearest car parking area.
Good luck in finding "The Paramount Peak"