This cache is at the posted coordinates.
Background
Welcome to my series of odd and miscellaneous challenges.
When I first saw the concept of D/T/T and D/T/S challenges that were published earlier in this series, I realized there was an opportunity for a couple other similar challenges. If the D/T/S challenge was a 'sibling' to the first D/T/T challenge, then I would consider this challenge and the next one to be like their cousins, assuming you think that challenges can somehow be genealogically related.
The Challenge
Instead of being based on the Difficulty/Terrain level for a cache, this challenge is based on the cache's hidden year and month (similar to a Jasmer challenge), and then with the added dimension of cache type. So 2021/Oct/Mystery and 2010/Jun/Traditional would be just two examples of these possible combinations.
As of this cache's publication date (Oct 2021), there are 258 months available for this challenge since the first cache was hidden in May 2000. Now multiply that number with the number of potential cache types out there and there are at least 1500 possible YY/MM/T combinations. And in theory, as more caches get published in the future, the pool of combinations for this challenge just keep growing too.
To qualify for this challenge, you must find 500 caches with unique Hidden YY/MM/T combinations.
The Requirements
Some more things about the challenge to be aware of:
- All cache types can be used for this challenge except for adventure lab caches, benchmarks, and any events (regular, CITO, mega, giga, HQ block party, HQ celebration, lost and found/community celebrations, and GPS exhibits). Events have been excluded from this challenge because they are only published for a short period of time before being archived and therefore have a very limited window of opportunity to log them.
- Your year/month (aka Jasmer) grid does NOT have to completed in for the challenge, although it certainly doesn't hurt to have it completed. A finished Jasmer would automatically give you over half (258+/500) of the required 500 combinations.
- You can not use your own caches for this challenge. In the past you were able to log your own caches.
- Past finds count. Any caches that you have found and have been archived or disabled after you have found them can be used for this challenge if it meets the criteria.
The fine print
CO reserves the right to make any changes to this challenge if any issues or ambiguities are discovered. CO will be fair but has the final say on any events, caches, finds, or logs that are questionable. CO reserves the right to delete any logs if problems are found.
Finding This Cache
Do NOT access this cache from Highway 2. Please use the nearby service road instead.
Please remember to be respectful of the cache location. Be aware of how and where the cache is "attached" so that it can be put back in exactly the same way and in the same place for the next person(s) to enjoy. Only the "inner" portion of the cache needs to be removed to log the cache. The container may not be accessible during the winter months.
Logging This Cache
As with any challenge caches, you are welcome to physically sign the log for this cache and log it as "Write Note" if you haven't met the challenge's requirements yet. Please bring your own pen(cil)/writing instrument to sign the log.
Please use this Project-GC challenge checker below to verify if you have qualified for this challenge.
By the way, if you click on any of the icons in the checker results table, it will show you which cache the checker used for that YY/MM/T combination.
As another tip, the output graphic produced by this checker could be useful for evaluating if you qualify for other challenges as well.
You can only log a "Found It" entry online after you've completed the challenge and signed the log. All non-qualifying "Found It" logs will be deleted without notice.
Similar Challenge Caches?
Whether you qualify for this challenge or not, you may also qualify for similar challenges as well.
If you know of any other caches similar to this challenge or if you want to replicate this challenge in your area, please let me know and I will add those caches here so that other cachers can be aware.
To see the rest of the caches in this Challenge Olio series, check out the OLIO PortfOLIO public bookmark list located on the right-hand side of this page or the index at the bottom of the description on GC9000D No Caching Days Olio #00.
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