The cache name refers to the quality of the footing around the
cache itself, and not a reference to illness as some might think.
Getting close to this cache is simple. The container is a
rubbermaid-type container, but it has been drastrically altered to
blend into it's surroundings. After I had placed the cache, I
actually thought of a different possible name -- Diabolicache. The
container is lying on the ground completely in the open, but will
be virtually invisible until right upon it.
The surroundings are quite scenic, with views of Lion Head just
a few miles away to the west. I rated the terrain a 3 because of
the unsure footing on the approach I used to place the cache. On
subsequent investigation of the site, there is perhaps an easier
but less obvious approach that avoids at least a part of the
hazard. I rated the difficulty as a 4. It is at least a 3, and
perhaps a 5. I'd be curious to know what others think.
UPDATE: Visited the cache site, and based on my
experience, upped the terrain to a 3.5, because footing is very
difficult. It isn't far, but it is treacherous.
While the cache is technically available year round, given the
camo and terrain, even a small amount of snow would deter me from
even attempting it.
UPDATE: Previous cache was stolen or a victim of gravity,
and I have replaced the cache. The coordinates are slightly
different, so if you're re-visiting, reload the coordinates, or
you'll be off by thirty or so feet.
In the process of creating the container, I discovered that the
plastic pieces of the container may be comparatively fragile and
brittle, especially in the cold. Please be careful with them, and
in the event of damage, let me know and I will see about repairs or
replacement.
There are certain flaws in the camo job that are obvious when
holding the container, but these are hidden by other objects in the
immediate area. Please take care to place the cache more or less as
you found it... and place the cache where it is in a stable
location.
When taking the coordinates for the cache, my GPS consistently
read that there was about a 20 foot error. However, all of my
readings clustered within a very small circle of about 5 feet. The
sky is completely unobscured overhead, but there are quite a few
mountains as high as 30 to 40 degrees on the horizon, so there may
be some degradation in accuracy, but your readings should be very
stable.
First to find: A small portrait of Alexander Hamilton, signed by
the Secretary of the Treasury.