Grave Robber (greyv-rob-er)
-noun: One who plunders valuables from tombs or graves or who
steals corpses after burial, as for illicit dissection. Generally
considered a not very nice thing to do.
Forget the dictionary description, grave robbing is a perfectly
acceptable behavior nowadays. I have recently taken up the hobby
after coming across the book Grave Robbing For Dummies in a
local shop. There is a wealth of information here for both the
novice and experienced body snatcher.
For example:
- Michelangelo was known to steal corpses to study anatomy.
Leonardo da Vinci did as well.
- A common nickname for a grave robber is 'Ghoul'.
- Folding camp shovels, while convenient to carry, are seldom
sturdy enough for proper grave digging. And don't forget a crowbar
to pry off those coffin lids.
Since I am eager to get others into this fun family activity, I
have located a lost grave in the woods and provided the coordinates
here so you can give it a try!
Oh, wait. Groundspeak does not allow any type of cache that
requires digging, so unfortunately you will have to refrain from
actually exhuming this corpse. Leave the shovel at home, but do
feel free to stop by and grab whatever comes to hand.
Cache Notes:
Parking coordinates are provided. From the lot, take Pent Trail in.
There will be a decision to make at Trail Marker 19. Selecting the
wrong approach can radically change the Terrain Rating on this
hide, so be ready for some course changes and scrambling if you
choose incorrectly. The Kid Friendly Attribute is added
because younger cachers will (hopefully) enjoy the container. Note
the terrain rating, above comments, and your child’s capabilities
before taking very young kids to this location, however. Please
respect this beautiful preserve, and consider making a
donation to
The Nature Conservancy. In addition, a trail map can be downloaded
here.
Enjoy!