11/11/2016 By benj59
With PayMeCache on a geocaching day down here. This was one of the ones he had targeted specifically. We had done as much research beforehand as we could to be prepared. After a good hike finding the best approach we got to GZ only to be stymied by the last necessary approach. Neither of us felt comfortable enough to get to where the cache was even with some improvising. Hard to turn back after coming so far. But it was a beautiful hike and we survived. Better to walk away sometimes.
10/06/2015 By sleuthers
Well that was fun. I teamed up with animjason for an easy stroll to the cache. Well "easy" other than the last 400 feet of climbing, squeezing, route finding, and general fun. I often say "more please" on caches, but I'm not so sure I want too many more like this one!
10/06/2015 By animjason
Awesome adventure with sleuthers today! This was the main target and the first cache of the day. We did several hikes and the weather was off and on rain with some GREAT thunder. We were fortunate to get this cache and back down before the rain. I had attempted this earlier after doing several hikes and checked out a few routes, but with no energy I didn't want to risk it while fatigued. Chatted with two awesome previous finders and had a better plan of attack.
Came back with sleuthers and we made our way up. I think we made it! Ooh, 50 feet to go, excellent!!! Psyched myself out a little then just went for it and was happy I did. Not too bad when I have Mountain Goat blood in my veins. Took lots of photos and picked up the TB proxy to move along. FAVE for sure!
Bittersweet, glad I did this cache, sad it is over. However, I will be bringing Sissadies back to climb it so she can have this adventure as well. Sleuthers and I did an homage pose copying ernie66 and vorticity, see image.
10/21/2014 By COpackrat
What a gorgeous day in the Rampart Range! It was very windy during the night, but had calmed down a lot by morning, and perfect conditions gave us a blue sky and dry rock. Thanks for placing this exciting little number - really enjoyed it!
08/11/2013 By hartsdale
We need to add a few more and maybe younger team mates to grab this one.
If you want to try we can get to where we quit and then......
HD