Earth Caches

[+Daphne of Mysteries Inc]

I think I have a great place for an earth cache. Problem is, there is a regular cache right above it. The reason I want to do an earth cache there is that you can't really see the geological feature from the regular cache and I really doubt that many people will take the time and effort to hike down and check it out.

[+TeamK-9]

I think exceptions are occasionally made to the rule if there is some major barrier between the two places. You say "hiking down to the spot" which makes me think there might be a considerable hike to the place you want to put your cache? I'd like to think that would qualify for an exception, but I dunno.

 

Hopefully, Keystone or one of the approvers can chime in with a bit of advice..

[+Jeremy]

No. It generally does not apply to Earthcaches.

[+Daphne of Mysteries Inc]

Excellent!

[+pghlooking]

when you say right above, is there a major change in elevation between the regular cache and the proposed earthcache? noway to get the two areas confused, etc.?

[+Daphne of Mysteries Inc]

According to the website I found, it's about a 95 foot drop from the regular cache to where I want people to go.

Edited May 12, 2005 by Daphne of Mysteries Inc.

[+pghlooking]

i know of one locally that is about 84 feet from another, but it is a matter of elevation that permits it to be allowed under the guidlines. IMHO if the cache has a significant relevance, is not a place where you are just putting a cache to put it, and there is either a barrier of some sort or an elevation change that causes a distinct seperation, then you might have a case. maybe a reviewer would be able to answer this?

[+The Leprechauns]

Folks, did you read Jeremy's post? The listing requirements for earthcaches are different. So different, in fact, that they're on a separate website. There is no need to agonize whether the regular cache and the earthcache are 90 feet apart, like you would if they were both traditional caches. Not that I'd know anything about that.

[SCP-173]

So can an Earthcache and a traditional cache have the exact same coordinates?

[Angst]

Folks, did you read Jeremy's post? The listing requirements for earthcaches are different. So different, in fact, that they're on a separate website. There is no need to agonize whether the regular cache and the earthcache are 90 feet apart, like you would if they were both traditional caches. Not that I'd know anything about that.

You mean there's no reason to get all worked up about it?

[+Jeremy]

So can an Earthcache and a traditional cache have the exact same coordinates?

Technically yes. But that would be stupid.

[+KoosKoos]

Technically yes. But that would be stupid.

I completely agree...but more importantly, has there ever been a better tagline for Jeremy???

Edited May 12, 2005 by KoosKoos

[Golden_Spike]

What about placing traditional caches within .1 mile of an existing earth cache? My cousin tried to do that and he hasn't been able to get it approved.