There are five stages to this cache. Each Challenge is successively
more difficult. The final cache is the usual ammo can, and is not a
challenge. It is meant as a reward for those brave and hardy souls
who are able to complete all three challenges. Don't worry...you
won't have to eat anything gross...at least not intentionally
The First stage is an Audition.
Face your fears and grab the tiger by the tail. If you can pass
this test, you will have the coordinates to the First Challenge. If
after experiencing the Audition you are not willing to continue,
then relax and enjoy the nearby swing. It's more your
speed...
TheFirst Challenge involves
bouldering, water, and the unknown.
The Second Challenge involves
cunning, wit, physical activity and claustrophobia. It is
intentionally difficult, in order to weed out those individuals for
whom the Third challenge may be too
dangerous.
The Third Challenge involves
acrophobia. If you are able to complete all three Challenges, then
obviously, fear is not a factor for you! Your prize awaits
you at the Final Cache.
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the
little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I
will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone
past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has
gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
Frank Herbert - Dune
WARNING: This hunt will involve 1 1/2 miles of moderate hiking and
climbing, and will take a minimum of 1 1/2 hours to complete. It is
physically challenging, and should not be attempted by those with
serious medical conditions, children, elderly, or those impaired by
medications or other substances.
If you are afraid of: heights, water, climbing/jumping, enclosed
spaces, the unknown, darkness, wild animals, bushwhacking, or
injury, then you should seriously reconsider your attempt to find
this cache. However, if you are comfortable with uncertainty, love
a challenge and don’t mind a bit of physical activity, then this
one's for you!
NOTE: DO NOT attempt this hunt
during or shortly after periods of rain or any type of wet
weather.
Suggested items:
Hiking boots and a change of clothes
Hiking Stick
Notepad and pen
Water and snacks
Climbing harness with a short length of safety rope and at least
one carabineer. (if you are in good shape {or an experienced
climber} and not afraid of heights, you may not need this
item.)
A small plastic bag to CITO. Since this is a popular muggle
area, you can use the bag as an explaination as to what you are
doing. Tell them you are with the Clean City Committee.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF RISKS: I hereby
acknowledge that I have voluntarily chosen to go on this geocache
hunt. Certain risks are inherent in any recreational activity and
cannot be eliminated, altered, or controlled, and the risks that
contribute to the unique character of the activity can also be the
cause of injury, illness, death, and damages. I know and fully
understand an outdoor adventure activity in a wilderness
environment has inherent risks and hazards where serious accidents
can occur, including death, serious injury and/or property damage.
I acknowledge and willingly assume all risks and hazards in
searching for this cache.
I understand and acknowledge that the above list is not complete
or exhaustive, and that other risks, known or unknown, anticipated
or unanticipated, may also exist and result in injury, illness,
disease, death or damage. My participation in this activity is
purely voluntary and I elect to do so at my own risk. As the
Geocaching.com disclaimer succinctly states “Cache seekers assume
all risks involved in seeking a cache.”