How to rate a this cache

[+Fryguy1111]

My proposed cache is very easy to get to...probably a 1, but to get to the cache itself (pretty obvious where it could be), some assistance or help may be needed.

 

For example, the cache will be hidden in a tree (easy to get to as it's in a sidewalk), but the cache is placed in a small natural hole (2" in diameter in the trunk about 8 feet up (the only place it could be hidden, so it is pretty obvious). My 10 yo son spotted the hole and I lifted him up a couple of feet and says it's a perfect spot...so assistance from another person or a small stool would probably be necessary to get a hand up there.

 

So before I submit my cache to a reviewer, I need some advice on how to rate this. What do you rate the difficulty on a cache where one knows where it is, but can't readily get to it? I thought the difficulty rating was finding the cache once at the GZ, not accessing the cache.

 

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

[+the4dirtydogs]

How about 2T and 1D. A 2T because you need a step ladder and a 1D because the cache is in your face after you climb the step ladder.

[+fizzymagic]

I might go as high as 2.5 terrain. 1 or 1.5 difficulty seems right.

[+Gan Dalf]

(Keep in mind, ratings are highly subjective)

 

I'd go 2/2. The hole might not be obvious to everyone (sounds like it wasn't to you) and even if it is, some might not consider a likely spot if it is not reachable w/o assitance. If the only way to get to it is to climb something (be that a stool, the tree itself, or someones shoulders) then it's at least a two.

 

My rule of thumb is 1 obatainable while seated in a wheel chair, 1.5 can be done on crutches. If neither of those apply then it's at least a 2.

 

just my $0.02

[knowschad]

I might go as high as 2.5 terrain. 1 or 1.5 difficulty seems right.

 

Agreed. That would be a high enough T rating to let most people know that it isn't reachable from the sidewalk.

[+JL_HSTRE]

Difficulty 2. Terrain 3. Terrain seems a little tricky to gauge right without seeing the tree. Tree Climbing = T4. This sounding not quite like full fledged tree climbing I'd go T3. 8 feet up is still elevation that most people could got retrieve or replace without a stool, ladder, teammate, or climbing.

 

Regardless of what you rate it, please make sure to use the In A Tree attribute.

[+hukilaulau]

Difficulty 2. Terrain 3. Terrain seems a little tricky to gauge right without seeing the tree. Tree Climbing = T4. This sounding not quite like full fledged tree climbing I'd go T3. 8 feet up is still elevation that most people could got retrieve or replace without a stool, ladder, teammate, or climbing.

 

Regardless of what you rate it, please make sure to use the In A Tree attribute.

And the lifting a small child attribute

[+Fryguy1111]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll probably mark this one a 1.5D/2.5T. It's not really a climbable tree as there are no branches down low....so just a small stool, or lifting someone could reach it. But it could be possible that a very tall person might be able to reach it unaided (can someone over 6' tall reach 8' high?). I'm only 5'6", so that's just a guess, hehe.

 

But I did forget about that new tree climbing attribute...could be appropriate too.

 

Thanks

[+fizzymagic]

But it could be possible that a very tall person might be able to reach it unaided (can someone over 6' tall reach 8' high?).

I am 6'6" and standing on the ground the middle of my hand is 8 feet. If I stand on tiptoes I could probably retrieve something out of a hole at 8' 6", but any higher and I would need assistance.