Please read the cache page in its entirety, it’s not the same old pablum from previous years. This year it has that and some extra stuff.
Welcome to the 6th annual "Freezin' for no reason" event.
Note the terrain rating. This as always, is meant to be a little tougher to get to and may not be for everyone. Make sure you log a will attend or put this on your watchlist in case changes are made in the coming weeks. As always, we'll be near Calumet County Park, just not on land.
This year is the sixth year of the event!
Safety
Note the parking location. It is the closest location to access the event from land. There are many places to access the lake, however, I would NOT suggest driving onto the lake as the ice may not be thick enough to support the weight of a vehicle. I also suggest using the buddy system, I would never go out on the ice by myself, and you shouldn't either. Some climbing may be necessary to cross some ice shoves. Don't worry, they usually aren't that big, but again be careful.
Now with all that said... if you find yourself bored at the above-mentioned time and date and have literally, nothing better to do, why not go "Freezin' for no reason"? Or if you're just not smart enough to stay home where its warm and comfy, meet me out on the lake to discuss your latest caching adventures... like walking on water.
Common sense would dictate that you may encounter rough jagged edges, steep drops, cold weather, slippery conditions, strong winds, and possibly a polar bear (it's technically possible).
A quick announcement for those making the trek this year.
First, safety. I haven't been out to see the ice in a few weeks. As always there is an inherent danger on the ice and getting to the final WP.
Similar to last year, due to the extremely frigid temperatures encountered during a “Freezin’ for no reason” event, we are setting up a Heated On-shore Temporary Chocolatey Old-fashioned Cup Of Aqua (HOTCOCOA for short) location.
Experts tell us that warm liquids and fuel (in the form of calories) can go a long way in staying warm and safe. The HOTCOCOA location can assist with both of these requirements. See other waypoints for location of the HOTCOCOA location. And please stay safe. Please note the HOTCOCOA location is not an official Geocaching event, simply a means to stay safe. There will be no smiley or logbook at the HOTCOCOA location.
Now back to that whole final WP thing. This year's event will be held at the posted coordinates. You'll know where to go, there will be a sign, it will be made of poor quality, try not to knock it over.
Keep an eye on this page for updates...