I've thrown down the gauntlet!

5.6k · May 7, 2007

There's a new Challenge cache available for all you people to strive for.

The Washington History Challenge (linky) is now published. You need to find all the caches in Washington that were placed during the first year of caching (5-3-2000 thru 5-3-2001). There are 33 of them, spread over the state. The cache page lists them all (with links).

Now while out and about trying for the Washington Delorme Challenge (which inspired this one) and/or the Washington State County Challenge (or if you've gotten those and want something new) you can also pick up the caches for this Challenge.

May 7, 2007

I'm a history nut (even geocaching history)!! Gotta add this to my to-do list. Geokid is just about old enough to start road trips again. Yay!

Edited May 7, 2007 by Lizzy

3.3k · May 7, 2007

Now this should be fun! Haven't done any of the listed caches to date, but they will rise to the upper portions of the must do list now that the gauntlet has been hucked into the mud.

May 7, 2007

Wow, that list of caches (and the ones from that time in my found list that are now archived) brings back a lot of memories! Thanks for creating this cache, it should be interesting!

2.8k · May 7, 2007

Probably too much terrain difficulty for me...but have fun...

Edited May 7, 2007 by Allanon

1.2k · May 7, 2007

Ok for those who are interested, there should be a bookmark list of the 33 caches acessable from those pages and the challange page itself.

Edited May 7, 2007 by AndrewRJ

5.6k · May 7, 2007

Ok for those who are interested, there should be a bookmark list of the 33 caches acessable from those pages and the challange page itself.

Thank you! I've not done a bookmark list before, so I was going to see about doing one tomorrow. I see there are now two lists on the page.

3.7k · May 7, 2007

Woo hoo...two challenges down, another to go! Some of those look tough, but I'm game - would be glad to team up with anyone who wants to tackle them high-terrain ones. I've done a few on the list, but have a ways to go.

Thanks, Jester!

7.4k · May 7, 2007

Yeah, I've been looking forward to this one! :cool:

1.3k · May 7, 2007

Great cache!

What? I only have 1 of the 33 done?!

Well, I'm planning a hike to Camp Muir in the next few weeks, so I'll have two then.

5.6k · May 10, 2007

I now have the ability to keep a running find list of those trying the Challenge. Let me know that you want to counted, and I'll add you to the weekly update (Tuesday's generally).

Kai Team & Lignumaqua wrote a nice macro for GSAK that allows you to gather all logs (of any type) on a cache. With this data in my database, I wrote a macro to spit out a HTML table with find totals for a list of cachers. So with the weekly PQ for the 33 caches, I can now keep complete records for the Challenge. If my numbers don't match your's let me know, and we can figure out where the mis-match is (I've already done that for hydnsek - I was counting a DNF in the finds.).

3.7k · May 10, 2007

...So with the weekly PQ for the 33 caches, I can now keep complete records for the Challenge. If my numbers don't match your's let me know, and we can figure out where the mis-match is (I've already done that for hydnsek - I was counting a DNF in the finds.).

Hey! What you're supposed to say is: "hydnsek helped me refine my macro so that only genuine finds are counted." <_<

1.2k · May 11, 2007

Hmm I guess I was doing better then I thought. That one at Camp Mur is going to be a killer.

5.6k · May 11, 2007

Hmm I guess I was doing better then I thought. That one at Camp Mur is going to be a killer.

Just remember, there are two caches up there. One for the Challenge and Top o' the field.

May 12, 2007

I would be interested in knowing if I have any of these. What a great challenge!

7.3k · May 12, 2007

Well, I would love to add myself to this one. But I'd feel pretty silly having my name up there when there's no way that I could do some of the caches, unless my life changes drasically.

Edited May 12, 2007 by Ambrosia

5.6k · May 12, 2007

Well, I would love to add myself to this one. But I'd feel pretty silly having my name up there when there's no way that I could do some of the caches, unless my life changes drasically.

Go for it! You never know when the ones you can't get will be archived!

7.3k · May 12, 2007

Well, I would love to add myself to this one. But I'd feel pretty silly having my name up there when there's no way that I could do some of the caches, unless my life changes drasically.

Go for it! You never know when the ones you can't get will be archived!

I'll keep an eye on the caches, and see if I can do them if I'm ever near them. Doesn't hurt.

5.6k · May 16, 2007

I've updated the page with the "new" list of people working the challenge. Generally I'll update every Tuesday when my PQ comes in.

5.6k · June 19, 2007

Hmm, the Challenge is getting close to being done! The last update (today) shows lucyandrickie at 29 finds - but we have a mystery player at 31! (They haven't identified themselves, so I won't either.) It looks like Banana Slugs & High Places is the key cache for this Challenge.

7.4k · June 19, 2007

It looks like Banana Slugs & High Places is the key cache for this Challenge.

I have hesitated bringing this up, but after talking to some other cachers during the last couple of weeks I have come to the conclusion that "Banana Slugs" should be pulled from the History Challenge. Why? Because it wasn't "placed" during the first year of caching.

I just emailed this info to Jester but I thought I'd share it with the group. The cache was originally posted by bigkid on July 19, 2001. Sometime after posting, he changed the placed date to March 4, 1979. That is the date engraved into the plaque at ground zero. This caused the cache to start showing up as the oldest in Washington, so after a while Jeremy (I think) changed the year to 2001. However, he didn't change the month and day and so it artificially shows up as being placed in the first year of caching.

I just edited the cache to the accurate placement date. I kept a spreadsheet of all caches as they came through for about the first year and a half of the game and so luckily I had records of that date.

3.7k · June 19, 2007

It looks like Banana Slugs & High Places is the key cache for this Challenge.

I have hesitated bringing this up, but after talking to some other cachers during the last couple of weeks I have come to the conclusion that "Banana Slugs" should be pulled from the History Challenge. Why? Because it wasn't "placed" during the first year of caching.

I just emailed this info to Jester but I thought I'd share it with the group. The cache was originally posted by bigkid on July 19, 2001. Sometime after posting, he changed the placed date to March 4, 1979. That is the date engraved into the plaque at ground zero. This caused the cache to start showing up as the oldest in Washington, so after a while Jeremy (I think) changed the year to 2001. However, he didn't change the month and day and so it artificially shows up as being placed in the first year of caching.

I just edited the cache to the accurate placement date. I kept a spreadsheet of all caches as they came through for about the first year and a half of the game and so luckily I had records of that date.

Wow, that's fascinating info, thanks for sharing. I assume that explains the six-digit GC number; I had thought it was weird that Banana Slugs didn't have a 5-digit ID like the others at that time.

If Jester pulls it, we should have FTF almost immediately on the challenge, and I bet the June 30 outing might get leaner.

Edited June 19, 2007 by hydnsek

3.5k · June 19, 2007

we should have FTF almost immediately on the challenge.

Neener neener! I know who it is . Opening bids for this information will begin immediately. :angry:

June 19, 2007

we should have FTF almost immediately on the challenge.

Neener neener! I know who it is . Opening bids for this information will begin immediately.

I figured out the first several weeks ago

It seems the real unknown is who will be number 2

3.7k · June 19, 2007

we should have FTF almost immediately on the challenge.

Neener neener! I know who it is . Opening bids for this information will begin immediately.

Hey, I was first. I told them a few weeks ago I was going to start a pool on which day they would finish.

And runhills is right - the real question is probably who will be second. MTB and lucyandrickie are good bets.

Edited June 19, 2007 by hydnsek

3.5k · June 19, 2007

Looks like niether one has done Juniper Dunes. (I want to come too guys)

3.7k · June 19, 2007

Looks like niether one has done Juniper Dunes. (I want to come too guys)

Juniper Dunes was cool (well, actually, it was hot). I had an interesting encounter there, too...see my log. :angry:

5.6k · June 19, 2007

When I was setting up the WHC I'd considered not including BS&HP because I'd heard that it was placed later, but had no details. I'm being a little generous already by including Coyote Lookout which was placed on the first anniversary, but if I keep BS&HP then I feel I should also add my first cache, MRSR Silver, which was placed only five days later (7-24-01). :angry:

So, to keep things accurate, as of now BS&HP is no longer a requirement for the WHC - the page will be edited to reflect this soon. Hmmm... Should I adjust the list co-ords as they are an average of the co-ords of the oldie caches... I wouldn't for archived caches, but this is being removed from the list. I guess I'll have to adjust the difficulty as this was the only 5* on the list.

3.5k · June 20, 2007

It looks like Banana Slugs & High Places is the key cache for this Challenge.

I have hesitated bringing this up, but after talking to some other cachers during the last couple of weeks I have come to the conclusion that "Banana Slugs" should be pulled from the History Challenge. Why? Because it wasn't "placed" during the first year of caching.

I just emailed this info to Jester but I thought I'd share it with the group. The cache was originally posted by bigkid on July 19, 2001. Sometime after posting, he changed the placed date to March 4, 1979. That is the date engraved into the plaque at ground zero. This caused the cache to start showing up as the oldest in Washington, so after a while Jeremy (I think) changed the year to 2001. However, he didn't change the month and day and so it artificially shows up as being placed in the first year of caching.

I just edited the cache to the accurate placement date. I kept a spreadsheet of all caches as they came through for about the first year and a half of the game and so luckily I had records of that date.

Sometimes I don't pay enough attention. I knew that Top 'O The Field GCA69 was placed there first, but yet was not on the list.

1.2k · June 20, 2007

It looks like Banana Slugs & High Places is the key cache for this Challenge.

I have hesitated bringing this up, but after talking to some other cachers during the last couple of weeks I have come to the conclusion that "Banana Slugs" should be pulled from the History Challenge. Why? Because it wasn't "placed" during the first year of caching.

I just emailed this info to Jester but I thought I'd share it with the group. The cache was originally posted by bigkid on July 19, 2001. Sometime after posting, he changed the placed date to March 4, 1979. That is the date engraved into the plaque at ground zero. This caused the cache to start showing up as the oldest in Washington, so after a while Jeremy (I think) changed the year to 2001. However, he didn't change the month and day and so it artificially shows up as being placed in the first year of caching.

I just edited the cache to the accurate placement date. I kept a spreadsheet of all caches as they came through for about the first year and a half of the game and so luckily I had records of that date.

Wow, that's fascinating info, thanks for sharing. I assume that explains the six-digit GC number; I had thought it was weird that Banana Slugs didn't have a 5-digit ID like the others at that time.

If Jester pulls it, we should have FTF almost immediately on the challenge, and I bet the June 30 outing might get leaner.

Well I am still going!

I know that I was never going to be the FTF on this challange but I still plan on compleating all the caches by the campout.

5.6k · June 24, 2007

Our "Mystery Player" has completed the requirements of the Challenge! Now we'll see when he/she logs the final cache...

5.6k · June 24, 2007

:laughing:

I just received word that a second person - Hydnsek - has completed the requirements for the Challenge!

So do I let them 'duke it out' for FTF on the final? Or do I let the First To Qualify also get the FTF? :laughing: Our "Mystery Player" sent his notice in about 7 hours ahead of Hydnsek.

7.3k · June 24, 2007

Well, I believe that there was a person who finished in the top ten for the Delorme Challenge who got the final coords before another person, but the previous person could not get to the final for a few days so lost out their placing to that next person.

Not the same as a FTF, perhaps, I just thought it was interesting to note. I'm not sure what's best.

1.1k · June 24, 2007

Well it looks like I am better off on this challenge than the highest challenge.

I have 14 of them without even trying.

I could have sworn I did Uplink's Interurban Trail cache but I don't see my log for it.

Question how can any new folks do this challenge since Mountain Marsh is gone? I wish I would have done that one when I was done there last year!

Edited June 24, 2007 by MarcusArelius

1.4k · June 24, 2007

I see there are some others who have mentioned they would like to do this one, but cannot for health, or other reasons.

However, this is such a good idea, that I am going to work on the list and see how many of these I can find. I will not be able to do the whole thing, but for my own enjoyment that shouldn't stop me from finding as many as I can. (Even if that turns out to be less then half.)

Should be a fun, historic way to add something to my caching. Thank you for making up that list.

3.7k · June 24, 2007

Question how can any new folks do this challenge since Mountain Marsh is gone? I wish I would have done that one when I was done there last year!

Sounds like there needs to be official confirmation the cache is gone, and archival, and then Jester will likely take it off the list. Maybe we need to mount a posse to verify, perhaps The Return of Phil and Cathy's 1000th Cache Event, Two Years and 3500 Caches Later. :laughing:

2.5k · June 24, 2007

Question how can any new folks do this challenge since Mountain Marsh is gone? I wish I would have done that one when I was done there last year!

Sounds like there needs to be official confirmation the cache is gone, and archival, and then Jester will likely take it off the list. Maybe we need to mount a posse to verify, perhaps The Return of Phil and Cathy's 1000th Cache Event, Two Years and 3500 Caches Later.

I'm game for that. Depending on date, of course.

I haven't done it so I can't do this one alone.

2.8k · June 24, 2007

Question how can any new folks do this challenge since Mountain Marsh is gone? I wish I would have done that one when I was done there last year!

Sounds like there needs to be official confirmation the cache is gone, and archival, and then Jester will likely take it off the list. Maybe we need to mount a posse to verify, perhaps The Return of Phil and Cathy's 1000th Cache Event, Two Years and 3500 Caches Later.

I'm in...

June 24, 2007

A big congrats to hydnsek for capping this one off today. Nice work.

Edited June 24, 2007 by OldBaldEagle

3.7k · June 25, 2007

Thanks, OBE! An equally big congrats to ruck for co-FTF!! He was an inspiration to me.

3.5k · June 25, 2007

Way to go Hydnsek! One goal oriented lady there.

5.6k · June 25, 2007

And now we can reveal who the Mystery Player is/was: RUCK! He just posted his find on the Challenge! Congratulations to both Hydnsek and Ruck for their photo finish!

The Challenge is to find the CURRENTLY available oldie caches, if one is archived it is no longer needed to qualify (and will reduce the total found for all current players). If the total number of oldie caches falls below 20, the Challenge will end. We will have to wait to see if Mountain Marsh is missing and replaced or archived - but is currently on the list.

Edit: spelling.

Edited June 25, 2007 by The Jester

7.3k · June 25, 2007

That worked out, that they did it together. Sounds like a lot of fun.

3.5k · July 1, 2007

LucyandRickie completes! http://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?LU...93-aace81874866

July 1, 2007

Finally, someone realizes that I AM the queen of everything!

Lucy

3.7k · July 2, 2007

Finally, someone realizes that I AM the queen of everything!

Lucy

We always knew, we just didn't want it to go to your head. (And I hope that is lucy speaking.)

CONGRATS on completing the WA History Challenge, you two! I know the oldie caches have long been your faves, so very fitting that you are one of the first finishers! Woo hoo!

5.6k · July 5, 2007

And they found the final in good thematic style! Doing it on the big historical holiday: Fourth of July! Congratulations!

3.5k · July 6, 2007

Here's a great shot I got of us at Juniper Dunes with Mou10Bike in the lead and LucyandRickie close behind:

http://img.geocaching.com/user/4a9d32d0-b2...11b231868cc.jpg

:rolleyes:

3.5k · July 6, 2007

doublepost

Edited July 6, 2007 by EraSeek

3.7k · July 6, 2007

Here's a great shot I got of us at Juniper Dunes with Mou10Bike in the lead and LucyandRickie close behind:

http://img.geocaching.com/user/4a9d32d0-b2...11b231868cc.jpg

Clearly, that shot's a fake - there are no ATVs or dirt bikes trying to run you down! :lol:

Edited July 6, 2007 by hydnsek

I've thrown down the gauntlet!

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