Welcome to GeoVenture
2007!
GeoVenture 2007 is a GeoCaching family weekend campout in
beautiful Birds Hill Park hosted by the Manitoba GeoCaching Association
along with an amazing cache challenge by
mtolympus. The event weekend runs from Friday, September 7
until Sunday, September 9 and takes place in Group Use Area
#1, Site #5. The optional Cache Challenge will happen Saturday
followed by a potluck BBQ with the MBGA providing the hamburgers
and hotdogs. Come out for the whole weekend, take part in the
caching or just come out for the supper and bonfire - whatever fits
your schedule. All GeoCachers are welcome to come join in!
Be sure to add this event to your watchlist as more
details will be added as the event gets closer. Also, to help us
plan, post a note if you plan on attending along with the number in
your party and whether you'll be camping. If you're planning on
coming to the potluck BBQ, please list what food item you'll be
bringing.
Cache
Challenge - "Capital
Punishment"
In the heart of Birds Hill Park lies a treasure worth searching
for. Only thirteen stages stand between you and eternal glory. Come
explore the park and race in the greatest Geocaching Adventure!
Puzzles, clues, hints, and fierce competition - get it all here on
September 8, 2007!
Cache Description
- 14 stage multi-cache
- 20 possible start points
- Puzzles at each location
- Estimated time to finish for first place: 6 hours
- Use of bikes and/or cars is allowed, and recommended
- Be prepared to bush-whack for several of the locations, and
walk reasonably long distances
- Caches will not be difficult to find, if you have the right
co-ordinates
- All 14 locations must be found to complete the event
- Bring along your own writing device and paper
- More details will be provided at event registration
Check in at the GeoVenture 2007 registration (the coordinates
above) at the group camping site shelter Saturday morning.
Weekend
Schedule
| Friday |
11:00 AM |
Check-in time. Campers may setup after 11:00 AM. |
| 10:00 PM |
Group cache outing to
Heart Halting Horror (note: time has changed) |
| Saturday |
8:00 AM |
The GeoVenture 2007 "Capital
Punishment" Cache Challenge starts! |
| 10:00 AM |
Group Caching
#1: Medium and long hikes - North
side |
| 10:00 AM |
Group Caching
#3: Short and medium walks - West
side |
| 2:00 PM |
Group Caching
#2: Short and medium walks - East
side |
| 2:00 PM |
Group Caching
#4: Short and medium walks - South
side |
| 6:00 PM |
Potluck BBQ - Hotdogs and
Hamburgers provided by the MBGA |
| 8:00 PM |
Cache Challenge Awards Ceremony followed by storytelling and a
bonfire - BYO lawn chair |
| Sunday |
10:00 AM |
CITO Group Site: We'll
leave it better than we found it! |
| 11:00 AM |
Group Caching: Open to any
caches |
| 11:00 PM |
Check-out time. The Group Use area is available for our use
until 11:00 PM |
Note: All caching outings start at the Group Use Area #1,
Site #5 Picnic Shelter (the coordinates above).
Birds Hill Park
Located along PTH 59 approximately 24 km (15 mi) north of
Winnipeg.
As well as the
thirty caches currently hidden in the park (see the bookmark
list on this event page for BHP caches) you can enjoy the park's
many features:
- White sand beach
- Horseback riding
- Rollerblading
- Biking
- Hiking trails
If you're interested in Horseback Riding, contact the riding
stable at 204-222-1137 for further information.
The group use area has plenty of room so feel free to bring your
Frisbee, kite, bocce balls, baseball and mitt - whatever you
enjoy.
Birds Hill Park Maps
Camping
The Group Use area includes a picnic shelter with running water,
electricity and wood fired grills.
The MBGA will collect $13 per night in camping fees from
campers.
If you plan on camping, please post here so we'll have an idea
of how many campers to plan for.
The group use site only accommodates tents, but campers are
welcome to park in the Site-5B Parking Area. There are no
facilities for hookup in the parking area. However, there are
electrical and full service sites nearby at the very nice Birds
Hill Park Provincial Campground that can be reserved by calling
1-888-482-2267.
Once you arrive, please check in at the GeoVenture 2007
registration (the coordinates above) at the group camping site
shelter Friday evening or Saturday morning.
Park Use Fees
A Provincial Park vehicle entry permit is required
- Annual Park Vehicle Permit: $24.75
- Casual Park Vehicle Permit: (3 day) $5.95
- Group Use Camping: $13 per night
