If you use the closest parking area then dogs are not allowed. Dogs are allowed from the other two parking areas.
Cache is not at the posted coords. It's not a PnG, it's about a half mile from nearest parking. Cache is in a clear plastic container with a screw on top. The greater the snow depth, the greater the difficulty. There is a gold coin & certificate for FTF. Congrats to bsak07 for FTF on the coldest day of the season.
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