deadhorsepoint

Remember me, the creator of the flawed masterpiece "Ramapo Riparian" cache, occasional troublemaker, gentlemen, and scholar? Actually, Riparian was archived due to a mistake on my behalf regarding private land. Such technicalities... but one brave soul did complete it before the Authorities got me. My other creations, Ramapo Torne, Pingyp, and Maltby Hollow have challenged trekkers for generations! The Maltby cache alone has seen many attempts from the basecamp settlement, only to have most expedition parties denied the prize -- due to horrific weather, avalanches, and hypoxia. Pingyp, the first DHP odyssey, has its technical crux at the PIP crossing. The highly exposed rock scramble is comparitively tame. And the Torne... yes, the dizzying view of the greater Metropolitan area from the rock outcrop under which George Washington's Rolex still ticks. Back in action for another cold season of caching-through-the-snow. Out of Summer Sluggishness straight into Winter Laziness! Drop me a line.

Remember me, the creator of the flawed masterpiece "Ramapo Riparian" cache, occasional troublemaker, gentlemen, and scholar? Actually, Riparian was archived due to a mistake on my behalf regarding private land. Such technicalities... but one brave soul did complete it before the Authorities got me. My other creations, Ramapo Torne, Pingyp, and Maltby Hollow have challenged trekkers for generations! The Maltby cache alone has seen many attempts from the basecamp settlement, only to have most expedition parties denied the prize -- due to horrific weather, avalanches, and hypoxia. Pingyp, the first DHP odyssey, has its technical crux at the PIP crossing. The highly exposed rock scramble is comparitively tame. And the Torne... yes, the dizzying view of the greater Metropolitan area from the rock outcrop under which George Washington's Rolex still ticks. Back in action for another cold season of caching-through-the-snow. Out of Summer Sluggishness straight into Winter Laziness! Drop me a line.

With all due respect to you guys with the big numbers, my goal is to set less, but harder and therfore more rewarding cache experiences. If you think things are 'easy,' try my Ramapo Riparian. Still no serious takers on this one - only skeptical commentary from certain friends of this board, maybe because I'm still a newbie (member since Oct 2001 - only 70 finds). This multi will either blow your socks off, or you're braindead. For a great stiff hike, try Maltby Hollow - in the winter, AND before the rangers get to it. For your essential Ramapo fixes, do Pingyp and Ramapo Torne. I hasten to add, about midway to my goal of 100 (the point at which I plan to quit) I realized I was doing too many locationless caches to feel good about things... They didn't have the reward factor for me. From here to 100 it will be hiking caches. [This message was edited by deadhorsepoint on February 17, 2003 at 06:16 PM.]

Got out of the truck today in Harriman and the temp was 6 deg. Found 3 of Bill's in the snow. YEAOW - that 20th deal up by Tiorati was a stiffy... and all of my encounters with Mr. Bill's caches have been with the 0.01 mi. error band - never right on. But that's my problem not his ANyhoo - I made surprising little impact in the snow and as I now write It's a-snowing up my snowshoe tracks... Dang - was hoping to visit the funnel tomorrow, maybe early enuf to use the axe and crampons and still get home to shovel. Bottom line - snow caching is cruel but fair.

It's nice to see another Gunkie here. That belay looks all too familiar. If you're ever up on Limelight/Arrow check out the Veritcal Limit cache ***/***** http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=6707 I may have been the latest person to log that one, in Dec. 2001!

I enjoy backcountry travel / multiday expeditions.

there are some caches floating around the harriman park area which are heavily perfumed. i hope the smell isn't intented to cover up something geniunely vile, like a michael jackson cd. after geocaching the other day, i went home and was greeted by my ladyfriend who asked me if i had been with strippers.

hart- are you a gunks climber?

Brian- Despite your paternal encouragement, I can't help it but your sig gives me pause..... and that guy who says "Be Very Afraid." Shoud we be afraid of HIM- or is he on our side? Bassoon- Fair enough. As you know, with stage 2, we may be on the fringes...depending how you legally define a river's flood stage being public property... thanks for the solicitation of help, ie paternalism...

not a dumb question, as far as i can tell! i'm learning a lot FAST about this being a problematic area!

I've noticed a dearth in the Catskills. If you have a copy of the policy, please contact me.

you guys with the big numbers are ganging up on me today?

This cache has an offset start. You get hints at one location which lead you to a second location. Nothing was placed near any public structures. I am fully aware of the current heightened alerts regarding terrorist activities. All at once, two of my beloved projects are going down in flames............................. [This message was edited by deadhorsepoint on January 20, 2003 at 11:12 AM.] [This message was edited by deadhorsepoint on January 20, 2003 at 11:54 AM.] [This message was edited by deadhorsepoint on January 20, 2003 at 12:00 PM.]

Bassoon, That's an interesting question. Arguably, you were tresspassing to get to location 2, based upon your log! But your post sounds almost like a warning. I don't get it. [This message was edited by deadhorsepoint on January 20, 2003 at 11:14 AM.]

Containers are at all the sites except the first. At site No. 1 you get numerical information from bridge abutments, and this data is needed to find site No. 2. If you wish to do No. 1 and 2 together, print or memorize the following information: At location No. 1 you need to take two readings. The first reading is found at the official coordinates listed for Ramapo Riparian (N 41° 07.124’ W 074° 09.598’). On the concrete, below highway level, there is a green S-facing rectangular survey

Look for my new cache - awaiting approval. The cache lies in a wooded ravine, carved by Wittenberg Brook. An unmaintained and sporatically blazed trail drops steeply southward from the Cornell-Wittenberg col through this remote area. The lowermost part is an extension of Moonhaw Rd. near West Shokan. "...charcoal kilns in Maltby Hollow belonged to the Millerton Iron Company and were operating in 1880. The charcoal was hauled [This message was edited by deadhorsepoint on January 20, 2003 at 12:20 PM.]

This is a multi-cache with an offset start. Not a trinket exchange. No hints. I conceived the project during the Ramapo Torne hike. An expression of my sentiment for the waters of the Ramapos, my home region. A metaphysical event occured during the actual cache setting, which derailed me for awhile. As of this morning, most demons have been exorcised with the completion of Ramapo Riparian. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=47067 Good luck.

I was planning on resuming work on my multi project on Sat. morn. If you folks have an itinerary of sorts, email me. I can't promise, but I can try to hook up later in the day if you're going out for coffee!

and Currently working on a new project involving a multi.

Brian I was also surprised there wasn't one up there. It's a wild place. You may find George's Rolex while seeking the cache. Rest assured, there are more frightening alternatives for caches in the Ramapos! Unless you like heights, rattlers, black ice....

have fun http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=44734 hope to meet all of you soon! [This message was edited by deadhorsepoint on December 02, 2002 at 06:10 PM.]

check out: http://www.geocaching.com/mark/log_details.asp?start=24&PID=LY2510&ID=16132&L=13936 which is my photo of the Bear Mtn. disk and http://www.geocaching.com/mark/log_details.asp?start=24&PID=LY2509&ID=16129&L=13931 which is my photo of the Observation Tower. The text and credits on the left are in each case for the orginal team. Website error?

The eye is connected to a nerve which is connected to the brain. If you use your eye to observe something, the brain records it, and you therefore BELIEVE you have seen it. Belief is subjective. What if I say I BELIEVE to have observed all the landmarks

I agree with cache man. I like the photogenic character of some of the landmarks such as my churches and water towers, so for me the log is icing on the proverbial cake. I get off to a degree (no pun intended)on posting pretty photos of my landmarks.

black dog I love your byline "urban search in fescue!" Had to ponder that one for a sec.. Yes, benchmark searching has been more challenging for me too. Except for that one lighthouse I was sure did NOT move since my last visit. Talk about dangerous locations. Here in the NY area most disks are in developed corridors near highway and rail abutments. I love a good argument as long as everyone involved knows my occasional verbage is not personal but rather an intellectual joust - thanks to all for being a civil bunch.