GC3K0T3 Well Vertically Traveled Cacher - 1000' Challenge
Type: Mystery | Size: Regular | Difficulty: | Terrain:
By: WingsAndTales @ | Hide Date: 05/08/2012 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N39° 00.761 W105° 00.244 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
     

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The cache is at the posted coordinates but you must complete the challenge before you can log the cache. There is an old road/trail that will get you within about 200 feet of the cache.

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How well traveled are you - vertically?

This is the easiest version of a set of 3 challenges. You will find the others at GC3K0T7 and GC3K0T9

Find a cache in each 1000 foot segment of elevation from 0-1000 to 14,000+ feet.


THE RULES

Find 15 caches to fill 1000 foot altitude segments from 0' - 1000', >1000' - 2000', >2000' - 3000'....>13,000' - 14,000', >14,000'.

Only the elevation for the posted coordinates of the cache counts. It does not matter if a puzzle or multi takes you to a different elevation, the posted coordinates must be used to determine the segment.

Any cache type may be used and all past finds count.

DOCUMENTATION

The only method to determine your qualifications is to use the checker on project-gc.com. The direct link to the checker is checker. You can copy and paste the output in your log. I will use this site to verify your find..

Update: The only acceptable method of verification is the procject-gc checker. I recently discovered problems with a GSAK macro that was used in the past. The project-gc database tends to give lower than expected altitudes in certain cases. I am aware of this but for the sake of simplicity everyone will have to use their numbers.


Issues with elevations from other databases:

Remember that different databases will show different elevations for a given cache. Be sure to check the elevation that project gc assigns to a cache before you assume it will fall in a certain segment. On the project gc website go to the Statistics tab and use the Top Elevation option. You can use the filter options to locate caches and their corresponding altitudes.


Thanks to TinSparrow for suggesting this cache idea to me.


FTF: estes01 and ernie66

Additional Waypoints

PK3K0T3 - GC3K0T3 Parking
N 39° 00.686 W 105° 00.392
Park here and take the old road/trail heading north

07/04/2019 By herndonrd
Finally got the last 3 altitudes I needed on two roadtrips with FeartheFish (talk about paying your dues!). Now I need to get down and sign the log (since they are done logging!).

herndonrd has used Project-GC to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did.

0-1000: GC5165: ORD Layover, 2018-01-11,
1001-2000: GCGCF9: Quanah Rocket, 2019-05-26,
2001-3000: GC181KY: Fasten Safety Belts - TX287- Donley-Eastbound , 2019-05-22,
3001-4000: GCB0E3: Small Town, USA, 2018-10-28,
4001-5000: GC4R866: The Streak Challenge, 2018-08-22,
5001-6000: GC1MQQF: Those Dam Micros!, 2017-08-07,
6001-7000: GC30XXV: Geo-Mark #7: Delbert's Almost Elbert, 2017-08-19,
7001-8000: GC1KYQG: WTG Raddad637, 2017-09-23,
8001-9000: GC236TT: The Foxton Hotel for 285 Travelers, 2018-05-04,
9001-10000: GC1CX4Y: Circuit Analysis (Quiz 4), 2018-06-02,
10001-11000: GC2729: Inukshuk 1, 2018-07-20,
11001-12000: GC21GTA: "709" Cache, 2019-07-04,
12001-13000: GC4A5V7: Zebulon Pike's Altoid Tin, 2018-07-20,
13001-14000: GC576EP: Kellie and Juli's Pink on the Peak, 2018-07-20,
14001-29029: GC2BTQV: Sport's Pikes Peak Summit Stash, 2018-06-02,

06/07/2019 By WingsAndTales
The logging is complete in this area. They will be back to burn the slash piles eventually but nothing else should be disturbed in the future. The cache Is ready to be found again.

04/08/2019 By WingsAndTales
There is a massive logging/tree thinning operation going on in the area. I found the container and left it in place since it was in a spot that wasn't likely to be disturbed. I am still going to disable the cache since it is probably not safe to be in the area while they are cutting trees. I will get this one back up when the work is done. Sorry for the inconvenience.

10/30/2018 By FresnoDancingFool
I'm ready to claim this challenge, but rather than use a special list for this challenge I'm using one for a 500-foot interval challenge in California:

The 500-foot Altitude Challenge

- 240 ft 2011-11-10 GC2NGQZ Rock Wall
330 ft 2011-03-31 GC14PQF Church Alley # 1
538 ft 2013-09-21 GC29K02 538 ft.
1295 ft 2016-08-03 GC3GFGR Wally World
1880 ft 2013-08-26 GC4AX6D Elevation 1880
2249 ft 2012-09-25 GC176X5 DUNSMUIR REST AREA
2640 ft 2016-02-23 GC22XBH North Fork - Elevation 2640
3301 ft 2012-06-20 GC2AAJ4 1TBM!
3680 ft 2015-07-12 GC39C4J Be 'Green'! Not Mean!
4080 ft 2016-06-17 GC29P3D BLUE SWALLOWS COULD LAND HERE
4780 ft 2015-10-06 GC51QKZ TUCKED SAFELY AWAY
5380 ft 2011-08-12 GC2FCKH MAGNETO (ginnefp) 1 of 3
5880 ft 2015-07-11 GC1GTK9 Read All About It!
6380 ft 2016-06-16 GC6K688 Atomic Cache
6754 ft 2013-06-19 GC1E35A Howie's Riding the Rails
7150 ft 2011-08-14 GC20M43 wilmor lake view
7860 ft 2013-06-21 GC13T5R ALL ABOARD !
8040 ft 2012-08-19 GC1YCCE The Little Tree That Could
8520 ft 2011-08-14 GC1445P Right Turn Clyde
9020 ft 2011-08-14 GC1EHCV Colorado Spirit Quest #43 - Frisco Cemetery
9940 ft 2017-10-27 GC36R20 Inyo
10,203 ft 2018-09-08 GC42WYK SHOCKING #75
10,630 ft 2018-08-24 GC4YBTY Antique Truck near Echo Lake
11,255 ft 2018-08-26 GC1CG6D Pocket Aces
11,820 ft 2018-08-25 GC1DT9G Loveland Pass Lake
12,263 ft 2018-09-03 GC4A5V7 Zebulon Pike's Altoid Tin
12,866 ft 2018-09-03 GC4KXM9 Girl Scout Troop 522
13,025 ft 2018-09-03 GC572VX Bridget
13,844 ft 2018-08-24 GC2CM5F Thirteen Nine
14,135 ft 2018-08-24 GC7DBB Mount Evans - Star watching

This is a great challenge, although the container did take me quite a bit of effort to reach; great challenge, FDF favorite point, and TFTC!

09/05/2018 By FresnoDancingFool
I completed the requirements for this one earlier this summer, but I don't have a suitable list to submit yet, so it will have to be a NOTE for now. TFTC in advance!

06/14/2018 By Kerewin0430
According to the checker, I qualify. Now...to go sign the log!

Kerewin0430 has used Project-GC to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did.

0-1000: GCNWJY: Order Up a Freebie, 2011-01-08,
1001-2000: GCX8MD: Stone Oak Bug Hotel, 2012-02-23,
2001-3000: GC7638: Third Highest Point in Sooner State., 2012-11-03,
3001-4000: GC25F1Z: The Rooster, the Rebirth of Dawn and Brainless , 2012-08-25,
4001-5000: GC3PY62: Near the Guitite Tree, 2012-08-28,
5001-6000: GC2YFK3: Agresor7's Trackable Hotel: I-25, 2012-08-17,
6001-7000: GC2913J: Puru's Impromptu 7: Capulin of Her Heart, 2015-06-12,
7001-8000: GC5FKA5: Casa Guadalupe, 2016-02-13,
8001-9000: GCQ7YR: Sit'in On Top of the World Earthcache, 2012-08-26,
9001-10000: GC1ZA25: Swisher Meadow, 2016-07-04,
10001-11000: GCGWJY: Barr Camp Cache, 2017-07-02,
11001-12000: GC15Q53: The A-Frame, 2017-07-02,
12001-13000: GC1W5ZX: Lucky 13 Thousand, 2017-07-22,
13001-14000: GC6N47G: The Cirque, 2017-07-02,
14001-29029: GC659F: Pike Never Made It!, 2016-07-10,

11/28/2017 By OR85OR450
Signed the log today... if I'm not actually qualified for a find I can't be far off. I'll set things straight before too long. TFT challenge!

I think I must have thousand foot intervals at least; if not even 500's perhaps. I haven't messed with PGC though, so I'll get to it soon.

Well, the linked checker process worked well, and and quickly- but I didn't write down the results or figure out how to link them. Changed log to a 'found' and I'll copy my qualifiers soon.

10/15/2017 By WingsAndTales
For anyone who is working on this cache please note that the verification requirements have changed. The checker on project-gc.com will be the ONLY way to determine if you qualify. Also on the project-gc website look under the statistics tab for the "Top Elevation" option. You can filter for caches and see which ones will fill your requirements. If you want to know the value it assigns to a particular cache use the center/radius option and enter the coords for the cache and a radius. I am aware that the database the site uses tends to give lower than expected elevations on some caches but there are still plenty of options in any given segment.

08/28/2017 By Pohka
Out doing a walk about (orders of mom and Muggle Mimi) and doing a few challenges to remind myself where I am. Got this one already! Going to show a little diversity here to show that not all altitudes above 4K have to be Colorado based, here's my list with altitude included:
0-1000 GCG0GG A Truly Great American? 1
1000-2000 GC5081Z Akaka Falls State Park 1105.64308
2000-3000 GCN36E The Lizard's View 2306.43052
3000-4000 GCG5AM Devil's Throat 3385.82688
4000-5000 GCQV5G Hawaii Volcanoes N.P. - Caldera and Crater 4087.92664
5000-6000 GC39D0D Bellvue Dome Earthcache 5272.30988
6000-7000 GC4KYMR Room for One More 6758.5304
7000-8000 GC2B8XM The Camping Car 7736.22072
8000-9000 GC26V28 You can't resist this cache! 8149.60656
9000-10000 GC940E Hilltop at Blodgett peak 9363.51736
10000-11000 GC153DN J.F.G.E 10780.84024
11000-12000 GC1FDM1 No Sherpas Required 11656.82452
12000-13000 GC70F0 Independence Pass 12103.01876
13000-14000 GC2Y6MA Maunakea - The Land of Fire and Ice 13772.96632
14000 GC4P5BM Pikes Peak Summit 14107.612

08/15/2017 By Khoda
Caching in the Colorado Rockies and visiting my caching friend Hives in Colorado Springs.
Today's goal is to head toward Woodland Park and after logging the oldest in the state, find a number of challenge caches.

Khoda has used Project-GC to see if they qualified for this challenge and they did.

         0-1000: GC1MJ5A: American Little League, 2010-08-01, 
      1001-2000: GC2JH00: Endangered Wilderness, 2010-12-21, 
      2001-3000: GCJWP7:  "Drop Me A Ring Sometime", 2012-03-10, 
      3001-4000: GC2CTAV: E.T. Highway Rest Area/Abduction Zone, 2012-03-11, 
      4001-5000: GC30XFM: 0011-E.T., 2012-03-11, 
      5001-6000: GC31QAP: 0072-E.T., 2012-03-11, 
      6001-7000: GC323G7: 0842-E.T., 2012-03-12, 
      7001-8000: GC3KWCW: Russellville Run #052, 2014-09-10, 
      8001-9000: GC5E2A6: TIM185, 2014-10-19, 
     9001-10000: GCQDR6:  UTAG Benchmark Cache, 2015-08-09, 
    10001-11000: GC3KEPP: Pillows aren’t for sleeping, 2017-08-13, 
    11001-12000: GC19:    Geocache, 2017-08-13, 
    12001-13000: GC572VX: Bridget, 2017-08-14, 
    13001-14000: GC576EP: Kellie and Juli's Pink on the Peak, 2017-08-14, 
    14001-29029: GC3P9RH: Pikes Peak Granite, 2017-08-14, 

Many thanks to WingsAndTales for placing this cache.

4 of 19 for the day
Time found/logged: 2:53:00 PM

TFTC TNLN SL