Puttin' on the Blitz -- Lower Mainland Event Cache

1849 saw the beginning of British Columbia's gold rush.  There were riches to be found in the hills and treasure seekers from around the world flocked to British Columbia in hopes to find the mother lode.  For the next sixty years the mountains rang out with the clang of pick axes.  Valleys echoed with the sound of sandy soup slopping from gold pans.

Those who found the precious ore stashed their caches in crags and crevices in the land itself.  To this day there are still rumours of long lost treasure tucked in the hills of British Columbia.

By 1920 the rush was over.  Most gold seekers earned little more than a meagre existence while the lucky few who found the mother lode were poised to become British Columbia's first Nuveau rich.  It was they that could take full advantage of the Roaring Twenties and the luxuries the new, modern era had to offer.

From March 31st to April 30th the BCGA we will be recreating this era in British Columbia's history by encouraging geocachers across the province to hide and seek caches. 
This treasure hunting rush will culminate in Province-wide events filled with geocaching riches. 
Those that participate in the Cache Blitz could be rewarded.

How can you win prizes? 
Find out how to place a cache for the Blitz by clicking the link below.

The Lower Mainland Event will take place at:

Place: Blue Mountain Scout Hall (North East side of Blue Mountain Park), Coquitlam, BC.
Date: Sunday May 6th, 2007
Time: 4:00 to 7:00 PM

This will be a Potluck event.  People attending will be asked to bring along a dish for a smorgasbord and $2 per cacher to cover the cost of the Scout Hall rental. 
When posting a "Will Attend" note, please let us know how many people will be in your party and what you plan on bringing.  This way we will have a variety of food available.

The success of the Blitz is dependent on prize donations.  Although it is not a requirement, it would be greatly appreciated if guests that can afford it bring along a small prize to be used as door prizes at the event.