Shuswap Mass Cache Dash Kickoff Event Cache

Join us in Salmon Arm, BC on July 9th 2011 for the

Shuswap Mass Cache Dash Event!

Salmon Arm is located approximately half-way between Vancouver BC and Calgary AB along the Trans-Canada highway.

A small but thriving town of nearly 20,000 residents, Salmon Arm's population swells during the summer as a very popular destination for visitors. With it's extensive trail systems and incredibly scenic locations, Salmon Arm boasts a thriving geocaching community and it's close proximity to the nearby geocaching hotspots of Kamloops, Vernon and Kelowna make it a perfect geocaching destination. There are over 1000 geocaches within 80km (50 miles) of the event site, enough to keep even the most prolific geocachers very busy!

Geocaches & Prizes

You can find the details of the all-day geocaching marathon to find over 100 new geocaches specifically placed for this occasion in a separate discussion, but the official event will get started at 8:00am sharp at the listed coordinates.

At the event, you will have the opportunity to sign the log book, view or share trackables, meet & greet with other cachers. We will also have some refreshments available and you can enter the prize draw.

Meet & Greet

The event will get underway at 8:00am sharp, we have picked this timeslot to allow for those communting in to make it in, while still leaving you lots of time to go geocaching. This will also be your chance to sign the event logbook, meet other cachers, swap geocaching stories, and get the low-down on geocaches in the area.

Refreshments

Thanks to sponsors, refreshments will be provided during the event for your enjoyment. If you feel inclined to bring something then by all means you're welcome to, but it's certainly not necessary.

Trackables

If you collect trackables (or even if you just have a few that you've picked up and like to bring along), please bring them along to show at the event. If you have a sizable geocoin collection, please print off a list of codes (or contact us and we'll make one up for you) to make it easy on those wanting to log your trackables.

If you've picked up any trackables in your travels, this event is a good opportunity to pass them along to another cacher to move along, or drop them in a local cache. So dust off those TB's and coins - others want to see them!

Getting Here

If you don't live too far away, you'll probably want to drive - after all, you'll want to geocache in and around Salmon Arm. However, if driving isn't an option for you, flying into Kelowna International Airport is your best bet.

There are plenty of car rental options available (be sure to book well in advance), the airport is located one hour and fifteen minutes south of the event; just follow highway 97A through Vernon to the 97B turnoff, and then all the way to the event grounds. Oh and give yourself plenty of extra time, there's lots of geocaches to get along the way!

At the event grounds there are two locations to park: The canoe beach parking area, and the overflow parking lot across the street. As parking is limited, if you are staying at a Salmon Arm hotel, campground or RV park, you may want to ask around and see if you can carpool. Plus, this is a great way to make new geocaching friends.

Where To Stay

Climate and Weather

Salmon Arm has great summer weather, with typically warm and sunny days and temperatures around 27°C (80°F) but of course be prepared for the unexpected and dress accordingly. You may also want to bring along your bathing suit, as the event grounds are across the street from the popular Canoe Beach, a favorite destination for Salmon Arm residents and visitors.

Salmon Arm Climate (July) Record High °C (°F) 38.5 (101.3) 27-Jul-1998 Average High °C (°F) 25.9 (78.6)   Average Low °C (°F) 11.4 (52.5)   Rain mm (inches) 53.9 (2.122)   Salmon Arm's Climate at Environment Canada	Salmon Arm Weather Forecast