Cochran Campout Event Cache 2005 Event Cache
Sprocket1980: Everyone who attended should have had a chance to log this by now so I'm archiving it.
-- Sprocket
Cochran Campout Event Cache 2005
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Friday, March 18, 2005
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A three-day camp-out event cache in central Arizona.
RAIN OR SHINE!
PLEASE POST A NOTE TO THIS PAGE ASAP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND; TELL US HOW MANY WILL BE IN YOUR PARTY (ADULTS AND CHILDREN) AND WHAT DAYS YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.
A State Trust Land Recreational Permit is required.
Check this page often for updates.
RATTLESNAKE WARNING: The event site is in the desert. With the recent warming trend, it is likely that rattlesnakes will be 'out and about.' Please be careful and watch where you (and your children) step.
What: A Camp-Out Event for the purpose of getting to know fellow cachers. We will have a cookout on Saturday and a breakfast on Sunday. There will be an Easter egg hunt and other activities for the kids. We will be giving away prizes. There are 100 existing caches within a 25 miles radius of the event. There are limitless hiking possibilites. There are some excellent 4WD trails nearby. The wildflowers are, and should be, in full bloom with some of the best displays in years.
When: This event cache will begin on Friday, March 18th and continue through Sunday, March 20th. If you can't stay for the whole three days, that's fine. In fact, if you can only attend for a few hours, that's fine too. Just drop by and chat for awhile.
Who: Anyone and everone of all ages is welcome to attend, whether you are a seasoned veteran cacher, a newbie cacher or just someone who is interested in geocaching.
Where: The location is in the desert east of the town of Florence. We chose this location to be equidistant from Phoenix and Tucson. From the heart of each of these cities the distance is approximately 80 driving miles. We welcome cachers from anywhere, so no matter where you live, you're invited.
Why: Because we can! And because the desert is gorgeous right now, following all the recent rains. We love to camp out and know that many others do too. It's also an excellent base camp for some of the best four-wheeling around.
!NEW 03/12/2005!
- I've created a shared bookmark list of the 101 caches that are within a 25 mile radius of the Event Site. To view the bookmark list or download all the caches into a .LOC file, go to this web address:
(visit link)
Planned Activities:
Friday:
- Early bird set up. For those who can get here early. We'll have a FTF prize for the first team or individual to arrive and get their camp set up and sign the log. (You must spend the night to be eligible for this one.)
!UPDATED 3/17/05!
- Official log shirt sign-up. You must sign the official log to get credit for attending the event. The log will be available beginning Friday and will be there through Sunday. Tickets will be distributed (one per person) at sign-up for the drawings to be held Saturday afternoon. (You must be present to win.)
- Fireside chat. No camp-out would be complete without a camp fire. We will have one centralized campfire for all attendees to gather 'round in the evening. This will be a chance to relax, get to know one another and swap stories about geocaching or whatever.
- Quiet Time. Promptly at 10:00PM (until 5:00AM) all radios and TV's should have their volume reduced to a respectable level and any generators will be turned off. This is to allow those who wish to sleep to do so. Keep in mind that 'Quiet Time' does not mean 'Bed Time.' Everyone is welcome to stay up as long as they like and visit around the campfire as long as the noise is kept to a respectable (and respectful) level.
Saturday:
!UPDATED 3/17/05!
- Official log and contest signup. The log will be available all day for any new arrivals. There will also be sign-up sheets for some of the various contests and events. Tickets will be distributed (one per person) at sign-up for the drawings to be held Saturday afternoon. (You must be present to win.)
!NEW 3/17/05!
- Contestant Packets. Packets containing descriptions of the NEW (unlisted) caches in the area as well as contest rules and a list of the 100+ caches in the area will be distributed Saturday morning beginning at 10:00AM. (Time is subject to change.)
!UPDATED 3/6/05!
- Cache Box Prize Drawing. A drawing will be held to give away three fully stocked ammo cans for the winners to place as their own cache as they sees fit.
!NEW 3/6/05!
- Another ammo can will be available for attendees to contribute 'quality' trade items. Each person or team that contributes a trade item will be given a ticket for a drawing to give the cache away. (No wet-naps, AOL CD's, rocks or other geo-trash, please.) A limit of one item per team or adult, please. The event hosts will have the final word on what is an acceptable trade item.
- Easter Egg Hunt. For the kids, we've arranged to have the Easter Bunny (the Godfather of geo-caching) to hide a number of eggs in the area for the young-uns to hunt. Keep in mind, this is not intended to occupy the kids for the entire day. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR KIDS AT CAMP and take off to hunt for caches unless you have arranged to have a designated responsible adult watch them. None of your hosts are qualified child-care providers. In other words, we ain't no babysitters!
- Impromptu Cache Hunts. This is the day to team up with old friends and new and go looking for some of the many caches hidden in the area.
!UPDATED 3/14/05!
- Greatest Distance Travelled. A prize will be awarded for the team who travels the greatest distance to attend the event. The distance will be determined "as the crow flies" from point to point. To be eligible for this, you MUST record your home coordinates and give them to one of the Event Hosts. "Home Coordinates" will be the coordinates of the location you came from to attend the event. If you live in Rhode Island but spend the winter in Quartzsite, your home coordinates will be your residence in Quartzsite. The sign-up sheet for this will be available beginning on Friday. The deadline for entry will be Saturday at 5:00PM.
!NEW 3/6/05!
- Poker Run. We will have a Poker Run in which contestants select cards at random from various caches. The team with the best poker hand wins a prize.
!UPDATED 3/6/05!
- New Caches. There will be at least six new caches that will be hidden especially for the event. Event attendees will have a chance to hunt for these before they are posted on geocaching.com. All attendees present when we distribute the details of these new caches will have equal chances to log a First Find on them. There is just one ground rule; there can only be one First Finder for each cache. This means no "Co-FTF's!" The first individual or respresentative of an established team to sign the log book gets to claim it as a FTF.
!UPDATED 3/14/05!
- Most Cache Rating Points. A prize will be awarded for the team who has the highest total of cache rating points for the eligible caches they have found throughout the weekend, from the time they sign in to the event until 5:00PM on Saturday. Eligible caches include any cache within 25.0 miles of the event coordinates. For example, a cache with a 2.5 Terrain and a 1.5 Difficulty rating would be worth 4 points. The captain of each team must be present at all cache finds (no splitting up teams). The log book must be signed at each cache. The caches must be logged (after the event) on www.geocaching.com. Caches previously found by a team do not count.
!UPDATED 3/14/05!
- Most Caches Found. A prize will be awarded for the team who finds the most eligible caches throughout the weekend, from the time they sign in to the event until 5:00PM on Saturday. Eligible caches include any cache within 25.0 miles of the event coordinates. The captain of each team must be present at all cache finds (no splitting up teams). The log book must be signed at each cache. The caches must logged (after the event) on www.geocaching.com. Caches previously found by a team do not count.
!NEW 3/17/05!
- Prize Drawings. Drawings for prizes will begin at 4:00PM Saturday afternoon and continue through the evening. You must be present to win and you must have your ticket stub. (Available when you sign into the event.)
!UPDATED 3/6/05!
- Burgers and Dogs Cookout. We will cook hamburgers and hotdogs for the evening meal for all to partake in. We will provide the burgers, dogs, condiments, plates , cups and plastic-ware. Attendees will be responsible for providing their own drinks. We would also appreciate any contributions of chips or other snacks and side dishes to accompany the meal. We will cook from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. After that, you are welcome to use the grills but you are on your own. IMPORTANT: If you plan to eat with us, please post a note to this log page with the number in your party so we can get an idea of how much food we will need.
- Fireside Chat. As before, a chance to relax around the camp fire and relive the days events and swap stories and build friendships.
- Quiet Time. Promptly at 10:00PM (until 5:00AM). Same rules as before. (See Quiet Time for Friday, above.)
Sunday:
- Pancake Breakfast. We'll supply a pancake breakfast for any who wish to partake. Other menu items may be included (check this page often for updates.) As before, we'll provide the main course and condiments, plates, cups and platic-ware. Attendees will need to provide their own drinks.
- Clean Up time. To be determined. As people pack up and get ready to leave, we ask that everyone take time to ensure that the entire is free of trash and other 'unnatural' items.
Throughout the Weekend:
- Travel Bug Swap. Bring those TB's that have been gathering dust on your desktop next to your computer and trade them with other geocachers.
!NEW 3/12/05!
- Goodies! We've created a limited supply of T-shirts and bumper stickers commemorating the event. Some will be given away and some will be stashed in the new caches as FTF prizes.
General Details:
- This is a primitive camp site.
- There is no running water.
- There is no electricity.
- There are no picnic tables. Bring your own chairs and folding tables if you have them.
- There are no restrooms.
- There are no waste dump facilities.
- We will have a primitive toilet set up for community use.
- We will have some tap water on hand for all to use for cooking and cleaning.
- Space is limited. RV's are welcome but the main camp site will be reserved for tents and smaller campers. Vehicles not integral to "camping" may need to be parked elsewhere.
- This is desert terrain. There are some rolling hills nearby and some proper mountains not far away.
- Cactus and thorny plants abound.
- The desert is very green right now. Wildflowers are in bloom everywhere! Bring your camera.
- Many creatures that sting and bite are found in the desert. Be cautious and be prepared.
- The desert can get very hot during the day and very cold at night. The extremes can be far greater than are normally experienced in the city. Dress accordingly. CARRY PLENTY OF WATER WHEN HIKING.
- Cell phone coverage in this area can be sporadic.
ATTENTION:
This event is being held on Arizona State Trust Land. A Recreational Permit is required to go on State Trust Lands. Recreational permits are available for an individual ($15), family ($20). These permits are valid for one year from the date of purchase. Permits can be obtained through the mail by calling 602.364.ASLD (2753), or by visiting the Land Department office in Phoenix, Tucson or Flagstaff, or by visiting the Arizona Public Lands Information Center in Phoenix.
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