This Community Celebration Event is Winter Fun Outdoors, as in Klondike adventures of the Boy Scouts of America, to celebrate the 25th Silver Anniversary of Geocaching in the 2025 Lunar Year of the SNAKE.
Please identify, if you are willing, in your "will attend" log, if you were born in a Year of the SNAKE.
EVENT DATE is Saturday January 25, 2025 to highlight the number "25" for the "25th" Silver Anniversary of Geocaching.
EVENT TIME is 11:25 am to 1:25 pm to highlight the number "25" for the "25th" Silver Anniversary of Geocaching.
EVENT WHERE is RattleSNAKE Lake near RattleSNAKE Ledge Trailhead to highlight the lunar critter in 2025 Lunar Year of the SNAKE.
EVENT ACTIVITIES
A. If there is sufficient accumulated snow on the ground, event activities may include 1) Snowman Building, 2) Mock Ice Rescue Human SNAKE, and 3) Winter Severe Weather.
B. If there is no snow, event activities may include 1) Animal Tracks, 2) Winter Photography, and 3) SNAKE Bite First Aid.. 
Snakebite https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/health/africa-snakebite-treatment-access.html
There will be no Hiking or Lake activities. As usual in geocaching, adult attendees take full responsibility for their own and their child(ren)'s physical and mental safety during the event, and hold harmless the CO, Geocaching.com, and all associated.
EVENT GRUB is essential Fuel to ward off the cold. Lasagna, Beechers Mac n Cheese, red grapes, David's meltaway cookies, and Lunar Snake treats will be provided; you bring your own non-alcoholic beverage (hot or not) to stay hydrated.
EVENT WEAR means Keeping Warm. Keeping Warm is the most important part of cold-weather outdoor activities.
Use the “C-O-L-D” method to stay warm.
- C = Clean: Insulation is only effective when the insulating layers are kept clean and fluffy. Dirt, grime, and sweat can reduce the ability of a garment to keep you warm.
- O = Overheating: Avoid overheating by adjusting the layers of your clothing to keep from sweating during warmer temperatures. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Avoid energy drinks (sports drinks are OK).
- L = Loose layers: A steady flow of warm blood is essential to keeping all parts of your body heated. Wear several loosely fitting layers of clothing and footwear that will allow maximum insulation without blocking your circulation. Having clothing that is brightly colored (orange or red) is also a good idea, so hunters and sportsmen can see you in snowy conditions. Always wear a hat.
- D = Dry: Sweaty, damp clothing and skin can cause your body to cool very quickly, possibly leading to frostbite and/or hypothermia. Keep dry by avoiding clothes that absorb moisture. Always brush snow off your clothes before you enter a heated area. Keep the clothing around your neck loose so that body heat and moisture can escape instead of soaking through your layers.
This Event is part of a limited release of Community Celebration Events to celebrate 25 years of geocaching. Geocachers hosted events between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Learn more about Community Celebration Events on the Geocaching Blog.