GC2PVYECache Glades - GPM
Type: Traditional
| Size: Micro
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By: jsarche@
| Hide Date: 03/06/2011
| Status: Available
Country: United States
| State: Colorado Coordinates: N39° 28.894 W106° 09.508 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
Finally! A cache in Cache Glades!How could there NOT be a cache here?
Probably a really tough hike in the summer, but not too bad to get to on skis or a snowboard.
I named this one in memory of my late grandfather (his initials were P.M.), who probably wouldn't have liked skiing, but he would have loved geocaching. He helped train English pilots during WWII, and he also worked on some of the earliest radar systems. I really think the navigation connection, along with the imagination that goes into making containers and hiding them, would have really turned him on.
As the name suggests, the cache is hidden on Cache Glades. It's fairly easy to get to, but finishing the run from the cache site is a very steep, bumpy ride. The slope is rated a black diamond, but my guess is, if it were much longer, it could rate a double -- at least in some places. The tree cover is fairly thick, but I averaged the waypoint three times over the space of about five hours, so the coordinates should be close.
You're looking for a container hanging on a tree at about chest level. Please screw the cap back on tight enough to keep the water out, but not so tight that the next guy can't get it open. There's a small log-retrieval tool in the container, which could come in very handy. Please try not to drop it.
04/12/2019 By dndsterns I love geocaching on mountains, this one had excellent coordinates as I was able to ride up to it not even unstrap my board. Snow was awesome! Tftc TTFN
03/28/2018 By Jasper205 Spiralled in on this one after big shifts in the fix. Nice spot. TFTC.
03/12/2018 By The Black Hawk Probably highest in elevation cache I have found. Strongly recommend snow shoes or skis, after coming with snowboard, TFTC!
07/27/2017 By coresrlooking Thanks for a great hide not to far from the lift. There's even nice trails almost right to the GZ. Of course I forgot a pen -- so I took a pic of the log. TFTC.
07/27/2017 By mrtrik Easy enough hike from the ski lift. Bit steep in parts though!
07/16/2017 By turtleboy29 Not a bad hike up cant imagine skiing to it. First to sign log since last September. Tough mudder event going on this weekend so lots of of crazy athleyrs running up mountain. TFTC
Cache Glades - GPM
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