The cache is at the listed coordinates,
but you will need to complete the challenge before you can log a find.
The challenge you must meet is simple. To log this cache, the sum of the elevations of your ten highest Arizona cache finds must be greater than 100,000 feet. Only finds count, cache placements do not. For example, here is Arizona Ranger Team's list of qualifying cache finds:
| Code |
Cache Name |
|
Country |
|
State |
Elevation |
| GC9274 |
Heavy Bedroll |
 |
United States |
 |
Arizona |
11358 ft |
| GC3Q782 |
Wrong Turn Cache |
 |
United States |
|
Arizona |
11321 ft |
| GCGARV |
B-24 Crash Site |
|
United States |
|
Arizona |
11290 ft |
| GC1WE50 |
Baldy Challenge |
 |
United States |
|
Arizona |
11188 ft |
| GC85EB |
Escudilla Peak Cache |
|
United States |
|
Arizona |
10872 ft |
| GC927D |
See the Inner Basin |
|
United States |
|
Arizona |
10788 ft |
| GC5873 |
Green's Peak Cache |
|
United States |
|
Arizona |
10116 ft |
| GC2XCYX |
Out of Breath |
|
United States |
|
Arizona |
10086 ft |
| GCGX06 |
Heliograph Peak Lookout |
|
United States |
|
Arizona |
10012 ft |
| GC5YD5X |
Stan ray memorial |
|
United States |
|
Arizona |
9820 ft |
The sum is 106,851 feet.
So that begs the question: "How do I determine the elevations of my cache finds to see if I qualify?" The output above is from the popular GSAK caching statistics macro, "FindStatGen3". That is the easiest and the preferred method. We cannot give you a lesson in the use of this tool, so you will have to figure out how to do this on your own, or get help from another cacher that is familiar with the tool.
There may be other methods, or manual methods, but whatever method you use, your log should either include a list of your qualifying cache finds, or point us to where we can see the info (such as your public Geocaching.com profile, for example).
Since Arizona has an ample selection of high altitude caches, all qualifying cache finds must be within the state of Arizona. A cache's elevation shall be considered as the elevation of the cache's published coordinates. So even if a puzzle or multi cache ultimately takes you to a different place, the relevant elevation is for the published coordinates.
There is no point in either 1) posting a note with your list of qualifying finds if you have not gone to the cache; or 2) going to the cache and signing in, with the hope that someday you might qualify. Please only go to the cache and log online AFTER you have qualified and are visiting to claim a righteous and qualified find!
Notes for any other purpose, such as telling us what a cool challenge this is, or that you are jazzed to accept the challenge, or whatever, are welcomed!
Arizona Low Altitude Challenge