Multi Stage caches

[+SeekerOfTheWay]

Can the stages of a multi stage cache be less than 528 feet from another traditional?

[+Isonzo Karst]

No. They can be any distance from each other. But the cache owner placed stages of a multi-cache need to be 528 ft or more from any other cache

[+SeekerOfTheWay]

Ok. Thanks. That's what I was wondering. I hid my first multi today (not reviewed yet) and had to move a stage because it was close to someone else's cache. Thanks. Was just making sure.

[+niraD]

If it is a physical stage (listed as "Stages of a Multicache"), then the saturation guidelines apply. If it is a virtual stage (listed as "Question to Answer", or possibly "Reference Point"), then the saturation guidelines do not apply.

 

Also, the saturation guidelines do not apply between stages of a single multicache. I've found multicaches where I could touch one stage with one hand while touching the other stage with the other hand.

[+SeekerOfTheWay]

I never heard of reference points! I'll have to look that up! Is that like a virtual?

[+niraD]

The caches that I've seen that have had Reference Points have been puzzles. You needed the coordinates of the Reference Points to solve the puzzle, but there was no reason to go to the location. In contrast, you need to go to a Question to Answer waypoint to get information, and you need to go to a Stages of a Multicache waypoint to find a physical game piece (a container, a tag with coordinates on it, or something else placed by the cache owner).

[+dfx]

reference points can also be other points of interest that don't fit into any other category, for example locations that aren't really relevant to the cache (like nearby locations with a scenic view), or general waypoints to help you find a good way to your destination (hike via...). i've also used them to list hidden waypoints of a night cache, because the stages aren't really at those coordinates, but rather can only be seen from there.

Edited November 30, 2010 by dfx

[+SeekerOfTheWay]

Cool, thanks. I really like the idea of listing a neaby location that's scenic!

[+kwcahart]

Hi there Seeker, did you get your GPX files to load okay??

[+SeekerOfTheWay]

Yes I did! Thanks! I have 1000 caches loaded on my Colorado.

 

And my multi was published yesterday! Hooray.

 

I'm working on long hike hides next. Like 3+ miles one way.

[+kwcahart]

When I come over to the "glades" in Feb next year, I'll have to look up some of your caches and try to find them.

[+SeekerOfTheWay]

That would be neat, thanks. I hide in parks mostly.