This cache came about because of a post on a cache I did in Dodge
City a few months ago. Someone had asked if I had done the cache as
part of a "lonely cache" challenge. Having never heard of a "lonely
cache" challenge, I had to look into what it was all about and came
across ScottyLove’s cache. I believe if his cache had been
for Kansas I would have qualified that trip. I’ve always
enjoyed, what I have now learned are lonely caches, so seeing as
there was no challenge for Kansas I have put a fix to that.
Most of the description here is a blatant rip off of
ScottyLove’s listing and a BIG THANKS for him letting me do
it.
Kansas Lonely Cache
Challenge
There is a container at the posted
coordinates, but you may only log your find after completing the
challenge below.
What is a "lonely cache" you ask? A lonely cache is simply a
cache that hasn't been found in a long time. There are many caches
that get found every week. A lonely cache sits around for long
periods of time without anyone dropping by to check on it. They
don't pump up your numbers, but these caches do create great
memories.
Hike a quiet trail, and you'll long remember the crisp air, curious
wildlife, and magnificent views. Go places you've never been before
on bikes, quads, or kayaks. Lonely caches are the ones you have to
earn.
Watch out, though! Once you find your first lonely cache, you might
become addicted. Most other caches will pale in comparison, and
geocaching will never be the same.
The Challenge
Accumlate 12 points and then find the final cache.
1. Only caches in Kansas count.
2. Only caches that have not be found for at least 6 months
qualify. A cache must have 6 months of "lonely" time. This is not
days, but rather months. Feb 8 to Aug 8 is equal to 6 months.
3."Lonely" time is defined as time between the last found log and
your found log. In the case of FTF, it is between the publication
date and your found log.
4. Points are easy to track. Give yourself a point for every six
month interval that a cache is lonely. 1 year is 2 points; 1.5
years is 3 points, etc.
5. Once you've accumulated 12 points, then you may proceed to the
final location.
More Information
1. Generally accepted rules, guidelines and conditions for logging
a cache find apply. These must be bona fide caches listed on
Geocaching.com that you have personally (physically) found and
logged. Finding your own caches does NOT count.
2. You may NOT include caches found prior to August 1, 2011.
Revisiting previous finds does NOT count.
3. For obvious reasons, Virtual and Event caches do NOT
count.
4. Create a bookmark to track your progress. In your found log on
this cache, It would be nice if you include the GC# - Last Found
Date - Your Found Date - Points for each of your qualifying
caches.
Even More Information
1. Once you have enough points, send me a message and I'll certify
your results. Any unauthorized logs will be deleted.
2. If there are multiple finds in a day from DIFFERENT/INDEPENDENT
cachers or caching groups on a lonely cache, the credit goes to the
individual or team whomever signs the physical log FIRST that
day.
3. If when you find a cache, a log appears in the physical cache
log but does not have a corresponding Found log online (i.e. They
never logged their find on GC.com!), contact me via email for a
ruling.
4. Archived caches still out in the world do NOT count.
5. Have fun! No Whining!
Super Special FTF Rule
If you score a First to Find on any cache and
then that cache becomes lonely, you get DOUBLE POINTS! That's
right... if you're good enough to find something nobody else can
then your deserve it. No finds for 6 months after your FTF gets you
2 points, none for 12 months gets you 4, etc. THIS INCLUDES CACHES
FOUND MEETING THIS CRITERIA BEFORE THE CACHE WAS PUBLISHED. That is
if you are the only finder of a cache and you found it before this
challenge existed and STILL nobody has found it to date, it is a
double lonely cache.
REMEMBER: For those who accept this challenge, I would encourage
you to carry maintenance supplies. Older and less visited caches
tend to need more maintenance than others, so it wouldn't hurt to
bring a few extra bags/paper in case these older caches need a
little TLC.
The terrain rating is about a 4 at the final.
Congratulations To JBnW On FTF!