GCAX1F3 The Disc Golf Tour - Vista
Type: Traditional | Size: Small | Difficulty: | Terrain:
By: Frisby24 @ | Hide Date: 08/24/2024 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N38° 44.233 W104° 42.705 | Last updated: 09/22/2024 | Fav points: 0
                         

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Get ready for an adventure that combines the best of two worlds: Disc Golf and Geocaching! This 10-cache series is designed to bring these vibrant communities together. Don’t be overwhelmed by the information—embrace the challenge! If you’re just here for a quick find, the next section is for you. But for those who dare to take on the full series, amazing rewards await!


A fun and straightforward find! This cache is designed to be an easy grab, but don’t be surprised if your GPS decides to play tricks on you. No need to wander aimlessly in the middle of the road—stay safe and stick to the designated paths.

Watch out for the water! While the cache is near a water feature, there’s no need to wade in. Just be cautious and make sure not to drop the cache into the water.

Stay on solid ground. Keep your feet dry and enjoy the hunt without getting wet.


The Disc Golf Tour series will be a difficult challenge to complete due to the spread of courses which are amongst my most played. The 10 disc golf courses span across Denver and CO Springs area, approximately a 50-100 mile radius. All of the caches are 3D printed and look the same albeit custom made for each location. Finding one from the series will help you know what to look for on the remaining tour. Small TBs may work their way into this cache, however they are truly designed to contain logs only. Tweezers may come in handy!

I know, you want to hear about the prizes. Well, first of all, each cache will feature a FTF prize, but I know that is not exciting enough for the rest of the community. Thus, if you complete The Disc Golf Tour by finding all 10 caches, you'll be rewarded with a custom 3D printed disc golf mini and geocoin! Each cache in the series will also award you with an unofficial Geocaching Souvenir. Yes, unfortunately I did say unofficial. I tried to work with HQ to automatically post the souvenirs to your profile, but they currently do not offer that customizable service. On a monthly basis, I will email the souvenirs out to everyone who wants them.

I will be checking physical logs at milestones that warrant 3D prints to be made. So make sure you physically sign the logs if you want your rewards! Please also be patient with me when getting your rewards. The souvenirs are instantaneous, but since I custom print the minis and geocoins, these can take some time to design and print. Images will give you a better understanding of why they're not made in batches. They have your username!


In alphabetical order here are course names and links to the cache pages.

Aviary - Nest Cottonwood Creek - Whisper Prickly Pines - Thorn Rampart - Fortress Rockin' the Rails! - Locomotion

Ryolite - Flare Sandcreek - Rustic Widefield - Vista Westfork - Branch Matney - Grove

A classic park-style course with lots of mature trees and a small brook creating OB chances.

Disc golf is an exhilarating outdoor sport where players throw a flying disc into a series of elevated metal baskets, aiming to complete each hole in the fewest throws possible. Imagine the thrill of traditional golf, but with frisbees! It’s a game of skill, strategy, and fun, played on courses that weave through parks, forests, and open fields. Whether you’re sinking a long putt or navigating around trees, disc golf offers a unique blend of physical activity and mental challenge, perfect for all ages and fitness levels.

The following key etiquette and rules will keep you geocachers safe and give respect to disc golfers:

1. Stay Clear of Fairways: I will never hide geocaches in the direct lines of disc golf play. Avoid disc golf fairways and baskets. Unless of course you are trying out some disc golf yourself!
2. Be Aware of Your Surroundings: Always be mindful of disc golfers around you. If you see someone preparing to throw, wait until they have finished before moving through the area.
3. Respect the Course: Do not disturb or alter the disc golf course in any way. This includes not moving baskets, tee markers, or any other course equipment.
4. Communicate Politely: If you need to cross a fairway or approach a basket to find a geocache, politely inform the disc golfers and ask for their permission. Most players will appreciate the courtesy.
5. Follow Park Rules: Adhere to all park rules and regulations, including those specific to the disc golf course. This ensures a positive experience for everyone using the park.
6. Invite Disc Golfers to Join the Fun: Encourage disc golfers to learn about geocaching and give it a try. Share how geocaching can add an extra layer of adventure to their disc golf experience, combining the thrill of the hunt with their love for the outdoors. This can foster a sense of community and mutual respect between both activities.

Check out these fun facts that might help bridge the gap between these two communities:

1. TOTT: Did you know disc golfers often have their own telescoping retrievers to grab lost discs? Perhaps you can ask to borrow it for the high unreachable caches in this series!
2. Outdoor Adventures: Both activities let you explore nature and discover new places.
3. Community Spirit: Both have passionate communities that love sharing tips and stories.
4. Treasure Hunts: Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunt, and disc golf feels like one with each hole presenting a new challenge.
5. Skill and Strategy: Both require a mix of skill and strategy to succeed.
6. Family-Friendly Fun: Perfect for all ages, making them great for family outings.

Congrats to hartsdale for FTF!!

After a heartwarming day surprising their four great-grandchildren as they returned from school, Hartsdale and their family enjoyed a lovely visit with their granddaughter. On their way to Downtown for dinner, they decided to make a quick stop at my cache.

Parking near the disc golf course, Hartsdale couldn’t resist taking a look around, even though they had never played the game before. The adventure led them to my cache, where they discovered a cute and original container that brought a smile to their face.

Hartsdale’s enthusiasm and joy in finding the cache truly made my day. Thank you for the fun and for being the First to Find!

Good Luck on Your Disc Golf Tour!

Additional Waypoints

01AX1F3 - Parking
N 38° 44.149 W 104° 42.587
Park here and walk amongst the disc golfers to find your cache!

09/19/2024 By Frisby24

Back in Business!

I came here after the recent DNF prepared with a backup cache! Turns out I didn't need it! I was able to find the missing cache container in the little moat that runs through here. I placed the cache back with a fresh log. Since it is still in its' infancy, I back filled all the previous finds so we can get a nice full log.

I also changed how the cache is placed. I think one of three things may have happened depending on how it gets placed back. Either the road reverbs knocked it loose, a super high wind came through, or it simply got dropped (or thrown) into the moat. No matter, its back in place ready for action!

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P.S.

I forgot how many spiders live here and the cobwebs are like an ancient pyramid or something. Kinda had me feeling creepered out! Haha. Also the new placement type is a little more obvious to the common passer by, so I hope it stays out of the hands of muggles. I'll continue to monitor it closely.

09/18/2024 By Rob14erGuy
Unfortunately, I think this one is gone. I found the "Rustic" cache this morning so I had an idea of what to look for. I spent about 40 minutes searching and finally phoned a friend who had already found this one. He verified I was looking in the right spot.
Hopefully, you can replace it to keep this series going.

09/15/2024 By weizen
SL - thanks

09/07/2024 By BenFound100
Super cool

09/05/2024 By Dasgerg
TFTC!

09/02/2024 By ToxicRayn
Super cool to find a brand new cache! Awesome hide! But beware to cachers who do not like spiders

09/02/2024 By Hives
A nice morning to pursue a few caches after watching the baloons. Out with ArkGoose. Not there, not there, remember what you read on the cache page? Off to a quick find. Earns a
FP. Nice hide. SL. TFTC

09/02/2024 By ARK GOOSE
Nice morning to be out geocaching with hives SL TFTC

08/26/2024 By hartsdale
FTF!

After meeting up with the School Bus to surprise our four Great Grandchildren returning from school.

And after visiting with them and our Granddaughter at her house, this was on the way towards Downtown to grab dinner.

After parking, I noticed the Disc course as I headed to take a look. ( never played that game )

Very cute and original container, made smile as I signed the log.

Thanks for the fun!

HD

08/26/2024 By IgnotusPeverell
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