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Have you looked at the Rush MOAB10 by 5.11? RUSH™ MOAB10 Description: Mobile Operation Attachment Bag Includes 5.11s Tier System - attaches to RUSH backpacks Ambidextrous cross-body shoulder strap system Coms pocket with pass-through for mic/earbuds Concealed Back-Up Belt System™ pistol compartment Hydration pocket (1.5ltr) with pass-through port Padded back with ventilation channels and non-slip pads Fleece lined sunglass pocket 050D water resistant nylon, YKK™ zippers throughout Interior admin panel and stash pockets Grab handle and compresssion straps

WELL, the trip to the Grove was cancelled due to one dog was not in condition to run... boohoo. No caches for me

Okie Dokie... First you can not vote for yourself! It's about time for release of the next Group of Cacher Coins from my Collection. Who do you feel should be recognized as a MtnMutt Coinie? There can be only 4 special in this group as a certain Space Dog Walker is first on the list. He just has not picked his color as yet. Colors are as follows.... Silver/Green, Silver/Gold, Gold/Green, Gold/Gold, and the rare Gold/Blue.... Darn I forgot one rule! Everyone who has been nominated must have at least one previous coin owner approve their nomination. Let the voting begin until the end of the Month.

As My favorite Spaced Dog Walker states.. I be a NW Groupie be it on Mtn Tops or Lowland walk. I figure that in the Cottage Grove area those folks prefer certain fantastic caches. Who knows I may just leave one of my very rare coins, but I can not leave it on Flatland. They are for elevation... If you were to see one you would know why. Hey WRASTRO! Would it upset you if I left your coin in Cottage Grove or do you prefer it be dropped off around these parts? That's right!!! You got elected by your Caching Friends, a coin should be dropped in your Honor. Did you know that you have friends in Low Places? One of two coins made it to Europe before someone stole it. It's your call!!! Let me know.

i did not tell you this secret bit of information but Scotch Magic Tape with a small corner tucked under is easily removed from any object. If one was to use a Sharpie to write the Plate number on that tape, then later remove said tape and new tape applied. OOPS... I never said any of this nor did I type this.... That's my story and I'm sticking to it.... I know Nothing...

Hello Cottage Grove Cachers..... I'll be in your neck of the Cache World this coming weekend! I'll be at Billups Ranch for a Lure Course and will have a few hours to run around the neighborhood to grab a couple of Caches. How about telling the Mutt some must grabs so I can adjust the Nuvi to point the way for a quick grab. Thanks in advance for your help... MtnMutt

Darn Darn Darn It!!! I have to be in Cottage Grove this coming weekend for a Lure Course. Can I say Darn it, again? How about saving the Mutt one of each...please?

DasLakester will not allow me anywhere near his Pack when we go on one of his infamous HOTM's. I think he thinks I'll add Beer to his pack. I would never do that . But I hear tell after a long Great HOTM the Pour House is a Watering Hole one has to hit. If ever in the NW you must hit one of his adventures. I promise not to go near your Pack.....

Nice Decoder, this should be very interesting.

How about Brunton SightMaster? I've had mine for 10 or 12 years.

Just opened the mail and there before my eyes I saw two Area 51 Series Black & Gold UFO Coins. OOOOOHHHH, very nice thanks Ben and the Blackhills Cacheshop. These will fit in very well with other items from never mind I'm not allowed to say. Too bad...

What ever happened to Trackback? I mean why did they not mark where they had left the Vehicle and once they found the caches hit the button 'Vehicle'/ Did I miss something or what? Paul Harvey where is the rest of the story???

In my case a hammer, Chisel & a blank stone Tablet works wonders....

May I add a suggestion? What are your intentions for this Pack you request suggestions? I have a PACK built for me by McHale Packs in Seattle. This is an expedition Pack he built for me in 1985 and has been on many Climbs since. You are measured and then the pack is built for you. If something goes wrong he will gladly fix it. The Pack he builds for you will last for a lifetime.. Please explain what you want and what you are going to use it for. To be honest I have 6 different packs for the different applications I'm going to use it for.......... Good Luck on your Quest!

No Way can you be an Idiot, maybe just a tad confused with your new toy. Helping Hand I hope that helps a bit and clears that minor fog away. Keep the Peace........

With the new Favorites listing, you could just put in the Zip Code for a certain city and review what a majority thinks of Caches in that area.

AHH..Darn it! I sure would like to go on this exciting Venture but my Schedule sucks. I have just been able to grab a easy one here or there over the last year. Once I can get everything in accord maybe I'll grab the pack and join you on a HOTM. Are you going to make your World Famous Frito Pie , it has become the legend of HOTM's everywhere? In the meantime I'll just be happy to read about the Adventures....

A very simple Lean to would work. They work well even in rainy conditions and a bit of bug netting you are all set.

Years ago, at the end of the Real Middle Fork 'Dutch Miller Gap area', you could park without worries. Or should I say I had no worries, others did. I would park, put a 6-pack on the hood of my vehicle and leave. I could come back a week later, find a empty 6-pack w/bottle next to my driver door. No harm to my vehicle and sometimes find a small note of Thanks. I knew this location was where a few Vets got away from Civilization and needed a break. They protected my vehicle or should I say.. Payment not to break in. You can park in downtown Seattle and someone can break in if they want. We must accept if someone want, they are going to do what they want.

The Force has done it again.

Plastic works great and is so much cheaper beside being light. I have a Sterling Silver Flask I carry on special occasions but a small plastic stand-in works wonders...

The problem we are seeing is the new breed of Cachers, not the Discovers of Old. Those that are too... shall we say too lazy to venture out and get a DNF. They must have a find before going out. These sorts would rather question... is the Cache there? So sad that many have to wander out, validate that their Cache is there, then these Questioners will venture out. I know I've ventured out and GOT 5 DNF's on a Cache only to be awarded a find after those many looks. I feel good about those DNF's, a sort of Badge of Courage. Maybe you have noticed the Newbs with their Many finds and some of us of old who have far less but we look at Quality not Quantity. So as each of us must review our own personal standards of Smilies or DNF... Grin knowing that you went forth into the Elements and earned your Smilie or DNF. Find your inner Peace as it is only a Game and you can only play by your own individual means........ I shall step down from this Soap box and turn it over to you.......

A cheap Black Garbage sack covering your Pack works during the Hike/Bike trip and of course at night. Your Sleeping Bag can also be protected by putting a smaller garbage bag into Stuff sack then your Sleeping bag. If worried about clothes another Bag or a Dry bag. I've been using them for years in the Northwest Trails and of course Mountain Trips. I'm not a latest Fashion guy, I look at what I can use to survive my needs. I've taught this to Scouts for 15 years with no complains, just laughter and smiles.

A cheap-o Gel Pen works wonders on those wet logs and they don't tear the log when trying to log.

Not knowing what your plans are it's difficult to break it down for you. But here's some fun places to try... Cordillera Blanca The Cordillera Blanca is truly a climbers paradise. Many people come to Peru just to visit this region and can sometimes reach several summits over 6,000m in a two week stay. Climbing is best done during the dry season (June to September) with optimum conditions usually in July. Acclimatization is essential so allow between 4 days and 1 week before starting the ascent depending on the height and difficultly of the mountain. The peaks of Ishinca (5,534m) and Pisco (5,752m) are suitable for inexperienced climbers. Alpamayo (5,957m), generally regarded as Peru's most beautiful mountain, is suitable for intermediate climbers, while Huascaran (6,768m) can prove quite a challenge. Huaraz is the largest town in the area and the most popular place to use as a base for exploring the surrounding mountains. There are many trekking and climbing companies in Huaraz that can help you plan your trip, provide suitably experienced guides and rent out equipment. However more serious expeditions should bring their own equipment. A great source of information can be found in the Casa de Guias (House of Guides) which is located in the Plaza Ginebra in Huaraz Tel (51 44) 72-1811. They keep a list of registered guides. Recommended tour companies include:- Pyramid Adventures, Luzuriaga 530, Huaraz. Tel (51 44) 72-1864 Fax (51 44) 72-2525 Monttrek, Luzuriaga 646, 2nd floor, Huaraz. Tel (51 44) 72-1124. Another good company is Pony Expeditions in Caraz, run by Alberto Cafferata. Caraz is a small, quiet town 68km north of Huaraz and makes an excellent base for trekking and climbing. Cordillera Blanca: Peaks which can easily be climbed by trekking Peaks Duration (Days) Altitude Months for Climbing Hatun Montepuncu 4 5,415 mts. all year Huarapasca 2 5,530 mts. all year Ishinka 3 5,534 mts. all year Maparaju 4 5,326 mts. all year Pastoruri 1 5,220 mts. all year Pisco 3 5,752 mts. all year Rima Rima 2 5,203 mts. all year Tuco 2 5,454 mts. all year Urus 3 5,420 mts. all year Vallunaraju 3 5,686 mts. all year Wamashraju 3 5,434 mts. all year Cordillera Blanca: Peaks which can be climbed with moderate difficulty Peaks Duration (Days) Altitude Months for Climbing Aquilpo 4 5,050 mts. May to Sept Caullaraju 3 5,597 mts. May to Sept Copa 4 6,137 mts. May to Sept Champara 7 5,878 mts. May to Sept Chequiaraju 4 5,512 mts. May to Sept Hualcan 4 6,122 mts. May to Sept Paria 4 5,500 mts. May to Sept Raria 3 5,576 mts. May to Sept San Juan 4 5,884 mts. May to Sept Tocllraju 4 6,052 mts. May to Sept Urhuashraju 5 5,544 mts. May to Sept Yanapaccha 5 5,393 mts. May to Sept Cordillera Blanca: Peaks which can be climbed with a degree of difficulty Peaks Duration (Days) Altitude Months for Climbing Alpamayo 8 5,957 mts. June to Sept Artesonraju 5 6,025 mts. May to Sept Caraz 6 6,020 mts. May to Sept Cayesh 8 5,424 mts. June to Sept Contrahierbas 6 6,050 mts. June to Sept Chacraraju 8 6,108 mts. June to Sept Chinchey 7 6,309 mts. June to Sept Chopicalqui 5 6,354 mts. May to Sept Huandoy Norte 6 6,393 mts. June to Sept Huascaran 6 6,768 mts. May to Sept Huastsan 6 6,395 mts. June to Sept Oxshapalca 6 5,881 mts. June to Sept Palcaraju 5 6,272 mts. June to Sept Piramide Garcilazo 6 5,865 mts. May to Sept Pucaranra 7 6,156 mts. June to Sept Pacahirca 7 6,088 mts. June to Sept Quitaraju 7 6,036 mts. June to Sept Ranrapalca 6 6,162 mts. June to Sept Rataquenua 5 5,338 mts. June to Sept Santa Cruz 8 6,241 mts. June to Sept Taulliraju 8 5,830 mts. June to Sept Ulta 7 5,782 mts. May to Sept Arequipa When arriving in Arequipa you cannot help but be impressed by the beautiful conical snow-capped volcano which dominates the skyline. This volcano, known as El Misti, is 5,825m high and is suitable even for inexperienced climbers provided you are accompanied by a professional, experienced guide. The best months to make an assent are July to September, although it can be climbed year round. Provided that you are suitably acclimatized you can make the ascent and return to Arequipa in 2 days. Another fairly easy mountain to climb which is close to Arequipa is Chachani (6,075m). If you are a fairly inexperienced climber but want to be able to say that you've reached a summit in excess of 6,000m then this is probably the best place in the world to start. There are many other spectacular peaks to climb particularly in the direction of the Colca Canyon. These include Hualca Hualca (6,025m) and Ampato (6,380m). When it comes to recommending a tour agency in Arequipa, Zarate Expediciones comes up top of the list. This company was founded in 1954 so they've had plenty of experience. Zarate Expediciones can arrange a variety of climbs of all the local peaks, equipment rental and has a 24 hour mountain rescue service. Arequipa: Principal Mountains Peaks Duration (Days) Altitude Months for Climbing Coropuna 5 6,425 all year Solimana 5 6,320 all year Ampato 3 6,318 all year Chachani 1 or 2 6,075 all year Hualca-Hualca 3 6,025 all year Misti (Volcano) 1 or 2 5,825 all year Sabancaya (Volcano) 3 5,976 all year Ubinas (Volcano) 1 or 2 5,672 all year Pichu-Pichu 1 or 2 5,664 all year Mismi 3 or 4 5,597 all year Cusco The Cordilleras Vilcabamba and Vilcanota provide some exciting climbing in the province of Cusco. However, most of the climbs are technically difficult and there are very few opportunities for inexperienced climbers. All serious expeditions should be planned well in advance with June to September being the best months to make an attempt on a summit. There are very few tour agencies in Cusco with suitable experience of mountaineering. Of those that come recommended Peruvian Andean Treks is perhaps the best, and a useful source of information. They also hire out equipment for climbing. Cusco: Principal Snowcapped Peaks Peaks Duration (Days) Altitude Months for Climbing Salkantay 10 6,271 June-Sept Ausangate 10 6,385 June-Sept