Event Details
When: 22 November 2014 Starting at 1:00 pm
Where: The Capitol of Panem (国際通り Kokusai Street and surrounding area)
What: An event to test the skills of beginner and veteran cachers alike. Caches will range in terrain and difficulty, but will not be greater than 3 stars. Finding the caches is not a requirement for logging the event. There will be a chance to sign the event logbook throughout the entire event. However, all who plan to participate in the caching portion of the event must be signed in before 1 pm, at which time the caching portion will kick off.
Additional details will be provided at the start of the event.
There will be no water provided at the event, so please make arrangements to bring your own refreshments.
Additionally, please plan to carry your own trash out with you as there are no trash cans on Kokusai Street.
Additional Information
If you missed last year's Caching Games you will not want to miss this year's. This is the final Caching Games event. If you did come last year and remember how arduous it was, prepare yourselves. This year's event is a virtual caching event that will test not only your physical stamina, but also your powers of observation.
A digital camera or other photo recording electronic device is required for all who participate in the caching portion of the event. You will not be able to participate properly if you do not have a device that can take and save pictures.
The following is a list of recommended items to bring:
- A pen or automatic pencil
- A map of the area
- A watch with a timer
- A GPS receiver (not the smart phone app)
- Some drinking water
- Comfortable shoes
- A hand towel
Finally, there are several small paid parking lots throughout the Kokusai Street area, on the main street and on several side streets. Pricing varies and usually includes a flat fee for the first hour to two hours of use, and additional cost in 15 to 30 minute increments after that. Bring enough yen to cover the time that will be spent at the event. Anticipate at least 3 hours for the event, at a minimum.