Colorado Thirteener Challenge
Congratulations to RDAD - First to Find!
This is a challenge cache. The cache is at the listed coordinates, but you must meet the specific requirements below before logging this cache.
Colorado is well-known for its 53 peaks above 14,000 feet with more than 300 feet of prominence known as "fourteeners." Thousands flock each summer to these summits and on some there is barely room to sit because of the number of climbers crowding the high point. This cache isn't about those peaks.
Instead, it's about the less-well-known "thirteeners," peaks whose summits don't quite break the 14,000 foot mark. We have climbed a number of these and look back on these hikes as some of our favorites. It is rare to see another person at or near the top of a thirteener, even on a Saturday in August. In celebration of our 20th finds in this elevation range, we invite you to experience some less-travelled Colorado high country.
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Mt. Elbert 14,433
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Pacific Peak 13,950
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In order to qualify for this cache, you must find and sign the physical logs of ten (10) distinct caches whose elevations are between 13,000 and 13,999 feet above sea level. This bookmark list courtesy of A & J Adrift includes, among others, all currently-active eligible caches in Colorado and documents their elevations using the USGS 1/3 arc-second NED database.
The Rules:
- You must find 10 distinct caches whose elevations are between 13,000 and 13,999 feet.
- Only caches located in the state of Colorado may be counted.
- Only traditional, letterbox, and multi-caches whose final container is in the eligible elevation range may be used.
- This cache may not be used as one of your 10 qualifying caches.
- Second and subsequent finds of any cache may not be counted.
- A find of a cache you own may not be counted.
- Your log must list the ten caches you are counting, their elevations, your find date, and the method used to determine the cache's elevation.
- Previous finds and finds of caches that have subsequently been archived may be counted.
- You may visit the cache and sign the physical log without qualifying, but you must meet the qualifications before entering a Found-it log online.
- The cache owners retain final authority in case of dispute.
The cache is located near the summit of Pacific Peak at an elevation of 13,950. Plan on a significant hike to reach the cache. Documented routes exist from the Spruce Creek/Mohawk Lakes Trailhead (northeast slopes), McCullough Gulch Trailhead (south ridge), and the Boston Mine (west ridge and north ridge), among others. All routes are at least Class 2+.
Print and bring the spoiler photo with you. The cache is an ammo can between two larger rocks approximately 60 feet at bearing 115 true from the summit.
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Additional Waypoints
PA3T367 - Boston Mine Road Parking
N 39° 25.120 W 106° 09.220
Parking for West Ridge and North Ridge routes
PB3T367 - McCullough Gulch Parking
N 39° 24.060 W 106° 04.750
Parking for South Ridge route
PC3T367 - Spruce Creek 4WD Parking
N 39° 25.290 W 106° 04.510
Parking for Northeast Slopes route
Colorado Thirteener Challenge
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