TeamOzone Posted August 10, 2002 Share Posted August 10, 2002 Today we bagged a cache in a local wooded area. It was clear that even the modest number of finders were causing a new trail to be forged right to the cache location. Obviously no one wants to cause that kind of harm. It is also clear that some of the caches we've visited have been around for a while and have accumulated a fair bit of junk. The containers get old and sometimes vandalized. And let's face it, most caches lose their charm after they've been around a while. So I had this idea: Perhaps it should be standard practice when placing a cache to set a removal date. Obviously the location would determine the length of time. For example: In the woods, perhaps a year; in an urban area, maybe six months; in a very remote spot with few likely finders, two years. What do y'all think? Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted August 10, 2002 Share Posted August 10, 2002 There was some recent discussion about this here: http://opentopic.Groundspeak.com/0/OpenTopic?a=tpc&s=1750973553&f=3000917383&m=6930928925 IMHO it is not a good idea and I (and some) others say why say why in this thread. "Life is a daring adventure, or it is nothing" - Helen Keller Quote Link to comment
Zuckerruebensirup Posted August 10, 2002 Share Posted August 10, 2002 quote:Originally posted by John, Mark & Kyle: And let's face it, most caches lose their charm after they've been around a while. I disagree. Most cachers only visit each cache once (unless making an extra trip to pick up or drop off a travel bug, etc.) New cachers are getting involved in the sport all the time. Some of my favorite cache finds were ones that had been around for a long time...they were still new to me. In my opinion, the important thing is regular maintenence of caches. As seasons change, the conditions of the hiking route and/or hiding place can change drastically. One of the great benefits of logging our finds online is that it allows feedback to the cache owner, and a way to flag conditions that he might not have been aware of. If cache owners keep tabs of their caches, and cache finders give constructive feedback, there should be no need to have rigid rules on when a cache needs to be moved or removed. ------- "I may be slow, but at least I'm sweet!" Quote Link to comment
Zuckerruebensirup Posted August 10, 2002 Share Posted August 10, 2002 quote:Originally posted by John, Mark & Kyle: And let's face it, most caches lose their charm after they've been around a while. I disagree. Most cachers only visit each cache once (unless making an extra trip to pick up or drop off a travel bug, etc.) New cachers are getting involved in the sport all the time. Some of my favorite cache finds were ones that had been around for a long time...they were still new to me. In my opinion, the important thing is regular maintenence of caches. As seasons change, the conditions of the hiking route and/or hiding place can change drastically. One of the great benefits of logging our finds online is that it allows feedback to the cache owner, and a way to flag conditions that he might not have been aware of. If cache owners keep tabs of their caches, and cache finders give constructive feedback, there should be no need to have rigid rules on when a cache needs to be moved or removed. ------- "I may be slow, but at least I'm sweet!" Quote Link to comment
+Lazyboy & Mitey Mite Posted August 10, 2002 Share Posted August 10, 2002 I believed this at first too. I even proposed archiving all my old caches with the idea of moving them around. Everyone busted my chops because they wanted to visit those caches. So even though all the local cachers have found most of mine, I know travelers will be coming through and they'll want to visit to. Leave em alone, can't be too many caches. Never Squat With Yer Spurs On Quote Link to comment
+seneca Posted August 10, 2002 Share Posted August 10, 2002 quote:... It was clear that even the modest number of finders were causing a new trail to be forged right to the cache location. Obviously no one wants to cause that kind of harm.... What kind of harm? (did the existing trails cause the same type of harm?) You may not agree with what I say, but I will defend, to your death, my right to say it!(it's a Joke, OK!) Quote Link to comment
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