The Schuberts Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Skookum Bear: As the cache owner has not indicated that they have visited the cache location to replace it if it was missing, perform needed maintenance, or verify that it is still there within a reasonable amount of time, I am regretfully archiving the cache to clear it from the active cache database and open the area to new caching opportunities. If the cache owner would like to replace a cache at this location, please submit a new geocache listing and it will be reviewed under the current Geocaching guidelines.

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Skookum Bear
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Hidden : 4/24/2013
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:



This cache is placed at a unique spot along the Rivers Trail and the North Thompson River.  Here you will find a plaque commemorating the Schubert family of 1862 who were part of the Overlanders, a group of some 150 settlers who travelled from Ontario to the BC interior and beyond.

The plague at the GZ explains some of the journey of Catherine Schubert and the Overlanders and the following story explains the rest.



The Overlanders of 1862 were a group of some 150 settlers who travelled from Ontario to the BC interior, led by brothers Thomas and Robert McMicking of Stamford Township, Welland County, Ontario. They went in groups by ship and American railway to Fort Garry [Winnipeg]. Leaving there in early June 1862, equipped with Red River carts and a few horses, they reached Fort Edmonton on July 21 and traded their carts for pack horses. With the help of Indian guides they crossed the Rockies. All but 6 survived the perilous descent of the Fraser River by raft to Fort George [Prince George]. Most went on to the Cariboo goldfields, and many, including the McMickings, had successful careers in BC. The only woman Overlander, Catherine O'Hare Schubert, took her 3 children with her and gave birth to her fourth only hours after arriving at Kamloops in October.

(source: http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/overlanders-of-1862)

Please take care when retrieving and replacing the cache, as it is out of reach and can easily be lost in its' hiding spot.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fgrc hc.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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