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Mountain 4x4 10th Annual
Caching Adventure
Where: Mushroom Gulch Primitive Campground (Buena Vista)
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Grillin' Event Time: Saturday, August 6th, 6:00 pm - 11:59pm
(With activities all day leading up to the event)
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View From the Townsite of Hancock on Hancock Pass Trail
Grillin' Event Details:
This was such a great venue back in 2009 and there are so many trails to explore in the area, we decided to come back to the Buena Vista area again this year. Meet up at the posted coordinates along Mushroom Gulch road at 6:00 pm for a fun evening of grillin', hanging out with fellow geocachers and telling 4x4 tales. Make sure you bring chairs and a beverage of your choice. Grilled meat and fixins will be provided. If you can bring a cold side dish of your choice it will be appreciated. All geocachers are encouraged to attend the grillin' event, regardless of participation in the daytime 4x4 run.
Note: This event is not officially a camping event but free camping is available on a first come first served basis at the event location and at several other spots along Mushroom Gulch Road.
If you plan to go on the daytime 4x4 run, that's great, but if not, you should still plan to spend the day in the mountains prior to the grillin' event. There will be plenty to do for the day, including:
» Explore the area around Buena Vista and Salida.
» Enjoy one of the many activities available in the Buena Vista area (Rafting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Hiking)
» Hang out at the event area (Chat with others who will be there for the day, sit back and enjoy the mountain
air, have a picnic, read a book, play horseshoes).
» Make a caching run on your way to Buena Vista (All of the routes into Buena Vista have countless
fun mountain cache hides along them).
» Spend the day geocaching around Buena Vista.
» Plan your own adventure for the day.
Free Carne/Pollo Asada Dinner:
Dinner will be served at approximately 6:30 pm.
Menu
» Carne and Pollo Asada fresh off the grill.
» Homemade Pico De Gallo.
» Guacamole.
» Cheese.
» Mexican Street Corn Salad.
» Mexican Beans.
Note: Please bring your own drinks. Also, cold side dishes and desserts are appreciated.
Contests and Giveaways:
Raffle - Each attendee will receive one free raffle ticket for the prize giveaway.
Prizes Will Include:
» Prizes will include many cool items.
4x4 Bear Award - To be handed off annually.
The bear was carved and graciously donated by jmike for the 2007 4x4 event raffle. Sting25 won it at that event after having a little mishap on the trail during that day. Sting25 agreed to give the bear up to the next victim lucky person and the plan was hatched to make the bear an annual award. Team Tiger Pride won the bear at the 2015 4x4 event. Who will win it this year and what mishap accomplishment will it be awarded for?
"Will Attend Log":
Please include the following information in your will attend log:
» Number of people attending the evening event.
» If you are bringing a vehicle on the 4x4 run.
» If you would like to ride along with someone on the 4x4 run. Note: Please arrange your own ride
by contacting one of the drivers on the attendance list below that says they have extra seats.
» If you have extra seats for the 4x4 run and number of extra seats.
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The 4x4 Adventure
When: Saturday, August 6th at 8:00 AM
Trail: Hancock Pass
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Tomichi Pass
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Trail Plans:We are planning a run on Handcock Pass and an option to continue to Tomichi Pass).
** Tomichi Pass is a narrow, off camber shelf road. Drivers must decide if they are comfortable driving this trail at the top of Hancock Pass. You have the option of turning around and returning the way we came, or continuing to Tomichi Pass. Once we descend from Hancock, you are committed.
Meeting Plans:
Meeting Time: 8:00 am (Plan to be gassed up and ready to roll)
Meeting Location: N38 48.678 W106 06.414
> This is the back lot area of a large gas station on the South side of Hwy 24.
At 8:15, we will depart and drive to the Hancock Pass trail (40 minute drive)
What to bring:
In addition to your 4x4 vehicle and any support equipment you see fit, don't forget:
- FRS Radio (Channel 2) or CB (Channel 27)
- Lunch and Beverages
- Chairs for Lunch and for grillin' event
- Bug Spray
- Camera
- Sun Screen
Trail Leaders:
The trail leaders will be: TBD
Warning and Disclaimers:
Suggested Equipment/Experience for easy/moderate route: SUV or better with 4WD low range, decent ground clearance and some experience.
Disclaimer: It is up to you to decide if you want to attempt the trails and if your vehicle is capable of doing the trails. You take all responsibility for the safety of yourself and your vehicle.
Note: Your trail leader will be happy to help spot you through the more difficult sections, but you still take all responsibility for the safety of yourself and your vehicle.
Attendance List:
Note: If there are any errors in this list, please contact Team Red Rubicon so they can be corrected.