In Memory of Mudrock1 (Ian Hewitt)
Among other things, Ian was an avid geocacher. He started caching in 2005, and was a well-respected and liked fixture in the Okanagan geocaching community. At any event or gathering, he was easy to spot in shorts and crocs, pushing it until the snow flew, and sometimes even beyond. He was always available to ask for assistance with hiding, finding, and logging. He gave generously of his time to newbies and experienced cachers alike, instituting the Timmie’s monthly winter get-togethers to keep cachers from going stir-crazy waiting for warmer weather. He was always ready for an adventure, a hike or paddle to some distant cache, or a dash out for a First To Find (FTF). He created some of the most memorable gadget and puzzle caches in the Okanagan, forever looking for a way to out-wit us poor buggers that had to go looking for his caches! Ian also served as president of the BC Geocaching Association until his illness forced his retirement from the board.
In January 2019, Ian lost his battle with cancer. In his memory, MMCs (Mudrock1 Memory Caches) are being placed throughout the province. This cache is a tribute to you, Ian. Thank you for your friendship, your laughter, your boundless enthusiasm, and your unwavering helpfulness.
And now on with the puzzle. This cache is NOT at the posted coordinates. You will need to examine Ian’s FTF life for the final coords.
As we all know and told Ian repeatedly, he was an FTF hound. Day or night, when he got the notification, he dropped everything and ran. I remember him cussing when a new cache came out while he was undergoing chemo and he couldn’t run after it. He’d also leave home early on chemo days to grab that new cache “on his way” in to the hospital, even if it was 30km out of the way! He called us one evening after dark when 6 new caches of Mrs Pumpkin’s were released in Vernon. We flatly refused and he went off on his own with his flashlight and his stamp – and got them all! That was Ian. His best day was 53 FTFs August 10, 2013 during one of the Okanagan Cache Fest events. His best month was 83 FTFs that same month and year. From February 2012 to September 2018, Ian collected an FTF every single month!
For more FTF stats, check out https://www.johnclarkeconsulting.com/mudrock1.php
The final coordinates are North A B-6.F-H-2 West C+A-G D-B+E-1.H-J-K
A = # of FTF with Diff 1.5/Terr 2.5
B = Most FTF in a single day
C = Most FTF in a single month
D = Most consecutive months with FTF
E = # of FTF with Diff 5/Terr 5
F = Total FTFs found
G = # of FTF with Diff 3/Terr 2
H = Find # for first FTF in Greater Vancouver area
J = Find # for first Wherigo
K = # of FTF with Diff 2.5/Terr 1.5
You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.