Dhaulaghiri: Unfortunately I no longer live in the area, and have no means of checking if the cache is still there. So I guess the only option left is to archive my oldest/first hide.
I do want to post a critical note regarding the way this cache was disabled: Yes, there were a few cachers that couldn't find the cache, but these were all cachers with fewer then a 100 finds. While this doesn't mean the cache couldn't have gone missing, there were NO 'Needs Maintenance' posts and NO other indicators to have a closer look at the cache.
I feel the need for this course of action, based on only four consecutive (4!) DNF's, is a little strong.