A Traditional Double Calendar Challenge Olio #12 Mystery Cache

Background

Welcome to my series of odd and miscellaneous challenges.

After I started to see some of the logs and checker output coming from the GC8ZME1 10 Types, 365 Days Challenge Olio #1 - SF2021 cache, something stood out and I thought to myself "Hmm, well, isn't that interesting?" And just like that, the idea for another challenge was born, with that special Olio twist added to it of course.

The next step was to figure out if I qualified for the challenge myself as per the geocaching rules for publishing challenges. After some analysis, I realized it would be months before I could complete the challenge myself so I came up with a plan for that and then when to publish the challenge after that.

The whole Olio series was becoming so complicated, it seemed like I was sometimes plotting things out months in advance (even now still). It's like I needed a blueprint just to keep track of everything. Soon I'll just start calling this the OCU - Olio Challenge Universe. Perhaps this could be our future logo...

Cachers ASSEMBLE

Coming soon to a GZ near you - Ironman 27 :-)

But for now, please enjoy the next challenge in this phase of the OCU...

January 1^st seems like the perfect day to introduce this challenge. If you already qualify for it, what better way to celebrate the start of the new year than by signing the log for a challenge that is based on the calendar? And if you don't qualify, then this is a perfect opportunity to make a new year's resolution to complete this challenge and we'll look forward to you logging this cache before the next January 1^st.

The Challenge

To qualify for this challenge, you must fill in two month/day calendar grids with traditional caches - one grid with found dates and a second one with their hidden dates. Essentially, you must find one traditional cache on all 365 days of the year and find traditional caches that were hidden on every day of the year as well.

The Requirements

Some more things about the challenge to be aware of:

• For both the hidden and found date grids, only the day and month matter for this challenge; the year is irrelevant.
• Leap Day aka February 29^th is not required for either calendar grid as well. It's considered a nice to have for this challenge but not part of the mandatory 365 days of the year for either found or hidden date calendars.
• The finds do not have to be sequential in any way. In other words, no consecutive day streaks are required for this challenge.
• You can not use your own caches for either calendar grids in this challenge. In the past you were able to log your own caches.
• In the past, it was also possible to log the same cache multiple times. Those caches can only be used once for the found part of the challenge, only on the first day it was found.
• 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.
• Again, only traditional caches can be used for this challenge. No other cache types are permitted.

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 or the on-ramp. Please use the nearby service road instead. Do not block the entrance or use the driveway to the nearby business on the west side of the service road for parking. There is short term parking available on the east side of the access road closest to GZ.

Please watch your step while approaching GZ; the ground is uneven in places and there are potential hidden obstacles under the snow. 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. 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.

***** PLEASE NOTE *****
The checker for this challenge was updated on March 9^th, 2022 to correct an error. If you ran the checker previous to that date and haven't completed this challenge, please run the checker again to verify your missing dates haven't changed.

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.

• GC8ZME1 10 Types, 365 Days Challenge Olio #1 - SF2021 (down this road) - 10 different cache types for a total of 365 days that inspired this challenge
• GCACAQ3 Challenge: Green July (Norway) - find a traditional cache on every day in July
• GCACAPB Challenge: Green August (Norway) - find a traditional cache on every day in August
• GC95N1Q Challenge A Very Traditional Challenge (Edmonton area) - find a traditional cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC8A0WM 365 Traditional Challenge (Vancouver) - find a traditional cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC7TPYV A "Traditional" Calendar Challenge (Minnesota) - find a traditional cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC7ZM9G 366 days/365 Traditional Caches (Challenge Cache) (California) - find a traditional cache on all 365 days of the year
• GCA2DB2 365/365 Dates with Traditionals Challenge (California) - find a traditional cache on all 365 days of the year
• GCAB12C 365 Traditional Challenge (Tennessee) - find a traditional cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC9KJXC 365 shabby Tradis (Challenge Cache) (Germany) - find a traditional cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC7K2EG Challenge: Traditional jaarkalender (Netherlands) - find a traditional cache on all 365 days of the year
• GCA73Q3 Trad a Day / 365 - Challenge - (Auckland) (New Zealand) - find a traditional cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC50ZWF Challenge Forest - Everyday Green (Czechia) - find a traditional cache on every day of the year
• GC9MVHD 365 Tradi-Tage in Größe Micro *Challenge Cache* (Germany) - find a traditional micro-sized cache on all 365 days of the year
• GCA473E 365 Tradi-Tage in Größe Small *Challenge Cache* (Germany) - find a traditional small-sized cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC2THDD The "Cache Every Day of the Year" Challenge (Calgary) - find a cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC8FYEM Daily Dose of Happiness 79- The Challenge Trail (Edmonton area) - find a cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC48833 Kelowna’s Challenge Bear #31 - OCF3 (Kelowna) - find a cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC43XCV 365 Shades of a Geocache Challenge (Vancouver) - find a cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC7G9C3 365 (or 6!) Calendar Grid Challenge (Ontario) - find a cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC5KFA4 366 Day Challenge (Lethbridge area) - find a cache on every day of the year
• GC5GZ5J Fill That Calendar! - Challenge (Edmonton) - find a cache on every day of the year
• GC329BP 13 Yearly (365) Daily Challenge (New Brunswick) - find a cache on every day of the year
• GC8M2XP Challenge 365 days of Geocaching (France) - find a cache on every day of the year
• GCA58F6 [Challenge] 365 Jours (France) - find a cache on every day of the year
• GC8WA0N Love geocaching 366 Challenge (Taiwan) - find a cache on every day of the year
• GC8H202 Puzzled all year long challenge (Edmonton) - find a unknown/mystery cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC95QED A Mystery cache every day Challenge (Edmonton area) - find a unknown/mystery cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC9GMDB VICS: A year full of Mystery Challenge! (Vancouver Island) - find a unknown/mystery cache on all 365 days of the year
• GC767JJ Traditional 366 Placed Date - Challenge cache (United Kingdom) - find traditional caches hidden on every day of the year
• GCAANWH Traditional 366 Placed Date - Challenge cache (United Kingdom) - find traditional caches hidden on every day of the year
• GC5KFC5 Day Cache Hidden/Placed Challenge (Lethbridge area) - find caches hidden on every day of the year
• GC5GZ66 When Was That Hidden? - Challenge (Edmonton) - find caches hidden on every day of the year ARCHIVED
• GC3P2RA Placed By Date Challenge (Iowa) - find caches hidden on every day of the year
• GC70Q5Q NJCT #1: Date Hidden Challenge (New Jersey) - find caches hidden on every day of the year
• GCAFH5R A Year Hidden CHALLENGE (United Kingdom) - find caches hidden on every day of the year
• GC9048V CHALLENGE - Calendrier des poseurs (France) - find caches hidden on every day of the year
• GCA4C8B [Challenge] 365 x 2 (France) - find caches on every day of the year and hidden on every day of the year

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.

Missing Hidden Dates?

This is a PSA to help out those cachers who haven't completed this challenge yet. We can't help you with the found date calendar grid portion but it may be useful to consolidate the various hidden days that cachers are missing into one infographic. Please feel free to write a note if you are missing a few specific dates.