+Team Laxson Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 Wow, almost lost this thread. Can't believe it's been over a month since the last post! Oh well, bumping it and posting pictures from my hike today. Even at an early age, they know how to appreciate a view: The boys with the cache (exhausted after the 3.5 miles hike) The three of us at the summit (11,428) Quote
+RocketMan Posted July 24, 2011 Author Posted July 24, 2011 The three of us at the summit (11,428) Way to go guys! Is that another cache hidden in that rock? Quote
+Team Laxson Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 The three of us at the summit (11,428) Way to go guys! Is that another cache hidden in that rock? That's the summit register. And by completing the 7 mile, 2400 ft elevation gain hike today, they've proved that they're able to go on the hike for the upcoming 4x4 event too! Quote
+Team Dennis Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 Even at an early age, they know how to appreciate a view: Oh how I am envious of you guys. There are times when I truly regret not jumping on a slim chance to move to Colorado about 11 years ago. I really need to get out there in the summer again and do some caching/camping/hiking. As it stands right now it is 6 months and 7 days until we leave for Summit County for our annual ski trip. ***sigh*** Quote
+Team Laxson Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 The views in this state never cease to amaze me: Now if only all the roads were FOCUS friendly (yes, I went on this road): Quote
Tahosa and Sons Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 The views in this state never cease to amaze me: Now if only all the roads were FOCUS friendly (yes, I went on this road): Chris: I think you let the cat out of the cache bag. There is so much speculation on the new challenge caches and you make the mystery so simple. The challenge is to take the family car on a jeep run and live to tell about it. Glad you had a nice trip. Quote
+RocketMan Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 The views in this state never cease to amaze me: Same here! Quote
+Team Laxson Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 The leaves haven't started changing quite yet, but the air was a bit brisk this weekend. Great time to be in the hills. ((((bump)))) Quote
+Team Laxson Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Spent another day in those beautiful hills we have here. Even found a cache.... Quote
+Team Laxson Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 After Hiking a few weeks ago, Mountain Biking last weekend, I decided it was time to double the wheels again, so zoltig and I went out yesterday and enjoyed an awesome day in the hills. Quote
+Team Laxson Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 (edited) Edit (double post) Edited September 24, 2011 by Team Laxson Quote
Tahosa and Sons Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 After Hiking a few weeks ago, Mountain Biking last weekend, I decided it was time to double the wheels again, so zoltig and I went out yesterday and enjoyed an awesome day in the hills. What no Snow yet. Looks awesome, making me jealous. Quote
+Team Laxson Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Had a great day in Colorado during the CITO event! More good news with Boulder County! Quote
+rockymtn8iv Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) It's official!! Colorado's First Mega Event!!!! GC2XW58 Edited October 16, 2011 by rockymtn8iv Quote
+Team Laxson Posted November 18, 2011 Posted November 18, 2011 Dang...dropped off the first page again....oh well > bumping back. Here's one from yesterday - Sunset at the Border Quote
+Team Pixos Posted November 18, 2011 Posted November 18, 2011 Colorado is one of my most favorite States I have been too. Quote
+RocketMan Posted November 18, 2011 Author Posted November 18, 2011 Dang...dropped off the first page again....oh well > bumping back. Here's one from yesterday - Sunset at the Border What happened? Did you remove your lift? Quote
+zoltig Posted November 18, 2011 Posted November 18, 2011 Here's an email I just received from Westminster, Colorado (I get a quite a few of these) - "You finally did it! I did'nt (sic) think ANYONE could get my 14 year old son outside away from his PS2!! I drug him along yesterday on a hunt and he is going nuts about getting out and finding more. We visited 3 sites yesterday, looks like we might see another one today. " That's what I'm talking about ( ) Jeremy From this early forum post dated 06 August 2001. Who do suppose that was and are they still caching? The "son" would be 24 by now. Quote
+Flowera Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 Hey guys! My friend DarceeAnne and I got turned onto geocaching just a month ago and i'm already up to 58, (12 today!) We are having a great time but are looking for some caches that are a little more challenging or finding ones that bring you to an epic place. Does anyone have favorites they'd like to share? I've been looking at 5/5's and I'll tell you, we're pretty tough, so bring it on! Quote
+tsnyder88 Posted November 19, 2011 Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) Hey guys! My friend DarceeAnne and I got turned onto geocaching just a month ago and i'm already up to 58, (12 today!) We are having a great time but are looking for some caches that are a little more challenging or finding ones that bring you to an epic place. Does anyone have favorites they'd like to share? I've been looking at 5/5's and I'll tell you, we're pretty tough, so bring it on! a good 5/5 to go after is Wyrmholesit takes all day to do but worth doing it is lots of fun Edited November 19, 2011 by tsnyder88 Quote
Tahosa and Sons Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 Hey guys! My friend DarceeAnne and I got turned onto geocaching just a month ago and i'm already up to 58, (12 today!) We are having a great time but are looking for some caches that are a little more challenging or finding ones that bring you to an epic place. Does anyone have favorites they'd like to share? I've been looking at 5/5's and I'll tell you, we're pretty tough, so bring it on! Well if you want something that will be slightly challenging then this Cache and this cache should keep you busy for awhile. Maybe you can be the FTF on this one Quote
GlitchChaos Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 Hi there, I'm brand new to geocaching, signed up this week and went out today trying to find some after a friend of mine in Canada recommended I check it out. Sadly I had little luck. I'm still not even really sure what I'm looking for as hiding places sometimes. Is there anyone in the North Denver Metro/Boulder Area who feels like playing mentor? I've lived in Colorado my whole life (34 years) and think this seems like a great way to keep the state interesting and to help me find more interesting places as well. -John Quote
+Team Laxson Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 Hi there, I'm brand new to geocaching, signed up this week and went out today trying to find some after a friend of mine in Canada recommended I check it out. Sadly I had little luck. I'm still not even really sure what I'm looking for as hiding places sometimes. Is there anyone in the North Denver Metro/Boulder Area who feels like playing mentor? I've lived in Colorado my whole life (34 years) and think this seems like a great way to keep the state interesting and to help me find more interesting places as well. -John Welcome to the hobby/obsession. we've been caching for a few years now and are still having a ball. I live a bit North of you, but would be willing to lend a hand. Feel free to send me an email and we'll go from there. As a side note, I was able to enjoy another day in the hills today: Quote
GlitchChaos Posted November 28, 2011 Posted November 28, 2011 Welcome to the hobby/obsession. we've been caching for a few years now and are still having a ball. I live a bit North of you, but would be willing to lend a hand. Feel free to send me an email and we'll go from there. Great, I will. Thank you Quote
+Team Laxson Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Happy New Year! We went snowshoeing today (trying to start the year off right) and had a blast on the trails! Quote
+Team Laxson Posted January 9, 2012 Posted January 9, 2012 Another weekend, another snowshoe trip. Went into RMNP and visited one of the many (frozen) waterfalls. Quote
+Team Dennis Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 28 days from today we are leaving the flatlands of Minnesota and Wisconsin to spend a week skiing in Colorado, although it looks like we might have some free time on our hands with the poor snow conditions. I look forward to posting LOTS of pictures to this thread. We have plans for at least 3 expeditions to sight see and cache. I. Can't. Wait. Quote
+zoltig Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 28 days from today we are leaving the flatlands of Minnesota and Wisconsin to spend a week skiing in Colorado, although it looks like we might have some free time on our hands with the poor snow conditions. I look forward to posting LOTS of pictures to this thread. We have plans for at least 3 expeditions to sight see and cache. I. Can't. Wait. Quote
+Team Laxson Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 Another weekend, another trip in the hills of Colorado. This time we went up to Brainard Lake. DNF'd the cache(2nd time), but it was the view we went for. Quote
+Team Dennis Posted February 28, 2012 Posted February 28, 2012 Bumping back to the first page! It took a few weeks but I finally got my photos uploaded. Here are a few of my favorites. Quote
+Team Laxson Posted April 15, 2012 Posted April 15, 2012 Another GREAT DAY for a CITO! Whatever this thing was, it weighed a LOT: A bunch of the discarded telephone poles, lined up ready to be recycled: Group shot! Quote
+Team Laxson Posted April 22, 2012 Posted April 22, 2012 Just another day in the hills in Colorado. This time with 4 wheels though.... Quote
Rocket Man Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 This years Mountain 4x4 Event has been posted: Mountain Chillin' and 4x4 Caching Adventure Quote
+Team Laxson Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 ~bump~ Another wonderful day in Colorado. Took the day off work and played in the high country instead. The view from 14,xxx feet: A not-so-shy Mountain Goat On the way back to the car, we were detained for a bit: Quote
+Team Dennis Posted July 5, 2012 Posted July 5, 2012 Hey all, I'm coming back to Colorado! I'll be leaving the flatlands of MN on September 16th and after taking a few days to get there I'll be spending the better part of the next week (or so) playing around the high country. I'm not 100% sure of my plans but I do intend to climb Mounts Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln and Bross sometime around the 22nd. I am also planning on trying for all the caches up there, so if anyone would like to join me I am looking for partners. I also will be doing some caching/climbing around Summit County and along I-70 back towards Denver on my way home. Quote
+gooftroop4 Posted August 3, 2012 Posted August 3, 2012 I had this in the main forum and was redirected here. We had a large fire called the Pine Ridge Fire in DeBeque, Co (zip 81630) this July. Caches that have been placed in the Wild Horse Area may not be accessible for some time. Anybody who goes into this area MUST be on the lookout for signs posted by BLM stating which roads/trails can be travelled. There are random BLM patrols out there, and some areas have been closed for the next year for resource management. Violators will be prosecuted with fines and jail time. Many of you may never be in this area, but I wanted to get the word out all the same. Thanks. Quote
+ngrrfan Posted August 4, 2012 Posted August 4, 2012 I had this in the main forum and was redirected here. We had a large fire called the Pine Ridge Fire in DeBeque, Co (zip 81630) this July. Caches that have been placed in the Wild Horse Area may not be accessible for some time. Anybody who goes into this area MUST be on the lookout for signs posted by BLM stating which roads/trails can be travelled. There are random BLM patrols out there, and some areas have been closed for the next year for resource management. Violators will be prosecuted with fines and jail time. Many of you may never be in this area, but I wanted to get the word out all the same. Thanks. I would imagine that Alpine Reviewer and High Country Admin are aware of the conditions there. If it were me..... and I had a cache in the burn area, I'd disable it until I could go into the area without running afoul of the law. BTW.... I and others have caches in the Waldo Burn area that we've disabled until we can get in to check on them. From what I can gather from the local NFS office that might not be until next spring or later. Those that want to go after the caches will ignore the signs or find a way in. Quote
+Team Laxson Posted August 4, 2012 Posted August 4, 2012 With all the fires in the area, I'm sure there will be a number of caches that are inaccessible for quite some time. I know that the High Park fire has claimed a few of them (at least one of mine). I've disabled mine and put information on the cache page that let's everyone know (including the reviewers) that the area is closed and I'm not able to maintain it, even if I wanted to. The key thing is communication. Even if Alpine Reviewer or HighCountryAdmin post a note on a cache page, as long as you stay in communication with them (i.e. respond), it should be OK to leave it disabled until the area opens, as long as you plan on maintaining it once the area opens back up. Quote
+monkeyevil Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 Found a Cache near the Alpine Visitors Center (40.441123, -105.754003) in Rocky Mountain National Park... I haven't been actively caching in a few years, but I always lookout for out of place things. This was a 90deg PVC pipe about 3" diameter with many log books inside. I unfortunately didn't get a cache name, but I was under the impression that non virtual caches were not allowed in National Parks, but maybe that changed? I have nearby final cords if anyone is interested in checking it out. Quote
+HighCountryAdmin Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 Found a Cache near the Alpine Visitors Center (40.441123, -105.754003) in Rocky Mountain National Park... I haven't been actively caching in a few years, but I always lookout for out of place things. This was a 90deg PVC pipe about 3" diameter with many log books inside. I unfortunately didn't get a cache name, but I was under the impression that non virtual caches were not allowed in National Parks, but maybe that changed? I have nearby final cords if anyone is interested in checking it out. Hi monkeyevil, You are correct that physical caches are not allowed in RMNP. As far as I can tell, there has never been a cache submitted for that location. It may not be a geocache and/or it may be listed on another site. HighCountryAdmin Volunteer Geocache Reviewer Quote
+Team Laxson Posted September 22, 2012 Posted September 22, 2012 Had another CITO partnering with Boulder County last weekend. It turned out to be a wonderful day spent in Colorado, and with the 20+ volunteers! The CITO site: Picking seeds: The group of Volunteers: Quote
+Team Laxson Posted January 5, 2013 Posted January 5, 2013 ~~ Bump ~~ Winter caching in Colorado is fun! Step #1: Snowshoe to 10,300 feet Step #2: Search for the cache Step #3: Sign log Quote
+RocketMan Posted January 6, 2013 Author Posted January 6, 2013 ~~ Bump ~~ Winter caching in Colorado is fun! Step #1: Snowshoe to 10,300 feet Step #2: Search for the cache Step #3: Sign log Nice job guys! Quote
+Team Laxson Posted April 14, 2013 Posted April 14, 2013 Another CITO in the books. The weather was perfect for the day, and we were able to do so much!! One of the bigger farm machinery pieces we needed to remove: I'm not sure how much is weighed, but it sure was heavy! We had to do a little digging for some of the pieces (but it's OK - the County told us to!) The days take: The crew that made it happen: Quote
+RocketMan Posted April 14, 2013 Author Posted April 14, 2013 The crew that made it happen: Nice work gang! Quote
+Team Laxson Posted July 30, 2013 Posted July 30, 2013 ~ bump ~ One cache in 9 miles. Not a bad way to spend a day :-) Waterfall near the trail At the lake: Quote
+Team Laxson Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 Went and did owner maintenance on a couple caches today. There's a cache on top of both: A Travel Bug, a Benchmark, and a view: Me at my cache: Quote
+Team Laxson Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Help spread the word! We can use as many volunteers as we can find! Flood Recovery CITO Quote
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