[Az-Geocaching] El Camino del Diablo Strike Force

Koch, Dan listserv@azgeocaching.com
Thu, 2 Jan 2003 17:28:45 -0700


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Went down today to get the permit.  I went to the office at 222 N Central in
Phoenix.  No problems other than you are now REQUIRED to watch the 30 minute
video.  I were told that you can no longer get your permit by mail.  The
permits themselves were stamped with the word 'VIDEO'.  BTW, you can also
get State Trust Land permits at this office also.
 
Now about the trip...
 
Can anyone estimate the time it will take to drive from the entrance at
Wellton, to the three caches in question and back to Wellton?  It looks like
it is 40+ miles, which leads me to the next question..
 
To those that have done this road before, what is the road condition really
like?  Of the three caches, the one closest to Wellton has a terrain rating
of 5 while the one furthest has a terrain rating of 1.5, yet you must pass
the other one to get there.
 
What equipment would be prudent to take?  The video that they make you watch
makes it look like you should bring everything but the kitchen sink.  I know
they are saying that you should be prepared, but is two spare tires
realistic? 
 
Thanks in advance,
Dan
LazyK
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Team Tierra Buena [mailto:teamtierrabuena@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 5:56 PM
To: az-geocaching@listserv.azgeocaching.com
Subject: [Az-Geocaching] El Camino del Diablo Strike Force


After a conversation with Scott and Ann from Team My Blue Heaven at the
Tucson picnic, we have decided to schedule a "strike force" for anyone who
would like to attempt the "El Camino del Diablo" cache (GC294C) (
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=10572
<http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=10572> ). This cache
is located in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, which is
surrounded by the Mexican Border and the Barry Goldwater Air Force Gunnery
range between Ajo and Yuma.
 
The cache itself is not difficult to get to, but it is in an extremely
remote area, so multiple vehicles will be prudent. Hence the "Strike Force".
Also because of its location, each adult is required to obtain a permit in
order to enter. The permit is free, but it involves signing a lengthy
document that basically says if you run into trouble out there, you can't
sue the government. You can obtain a permit application from the refuge and
get more information about the refuge at the address on their web site:
<http://ifw2irm2.irm1.r2.fws.gov/refuges/arizona/cabeza.html>
http://ifw2irm2.irm1.r2.fws.gov/refuges/arizona/cabeza.html. 
 
We are planning Sunday, January, 19, 2003 as "D-Day". That will give
everyone interested plenty of time to obtain their permits (and get through
the holidays).
 
In spite of what the web site says, however, currently the only open route
to and from the refuge and the cache starts near the town of Wellton,
Arizona, just off Exit 30 on I-8 at approximately N 32 39.717 W 114 08.583.
Christmas Pass Road, near Tacna, and the eastern entrances from Ajo are
closed indefinitely. Keep that in mind when considering or planning this
trip.
 
We'll be providing more details on the meeting place and time as we get
closer to "D-Day". If you're interested, let us know, and send away for your
application. 

Steve
Team Tierra Buena
Making Geocaching harder than it ought to be...


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<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Went 
down today to get the permit.&nbsp;&nbsp;I went to the office at 222 N Central 
in Phoenix.&nbsp; No problems other than you are now REQUIRED to watch the 30 
minute video.&nbsp;&nbsp;I were told that you can no longer get your permit by 
mail.&nbsp; The permits themselves were stamped with the word 'VIDEO'.&nbsp; 
BTW, you can also get State Trust Land permits at this office 
also.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff 
size=2></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Now 
about the trip...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff 
size=2></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Can 
anyone estimate the time it will take to drive from the entrance at Wellton, to 
the three caches in question and back to Wellton?&nbsp; It looks like it is 40+ 
miles, which leads me to the next question..</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff 
size=2></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003>
<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>To 
those that have done this road before, what is the road condition really 
like?&nbsp; Of the three caches, the one closest to Wellton has a terrain rating 
of 5 while the one furthest has a terrain rating of 1.5, yet you must pass the 
other one to get there.</FONT></SPAN></DIV></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff 
size=2></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>What 
equipment would be prudent to take?&nbsp; The video that they make you watch 
makes it look like you should bring everything but the kitchen sink.&nbsp; I 
know they are saying that you should be prepared, but is two spare tires 
realistic? </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003></SPAN><SPAN class=638074223-02012003><FONT 
face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Thanks 
in advance,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff 
size=2>Dan</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff 
size=2>LazyK</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=638074223-02012003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff 
size=2></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV>
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  <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma 
  size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Team Tierra Buena 
  [mailto:teamtierrabuena@earthlink.net]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, November 11, 
  2002 5:56 PM<BR><B>To:</B> 
  az-geocaching@listserv.azgeocaching.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Az-Geocaching] El 
  Camino del Diablo Strike Force<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><SPAN class=831552515-11112002><FONT face="Book Antiqua">After a 
  conversation&nbsp;with Scott and Ann from Team My Blue Heaven at the Tucson 
  picnic, we have decided to schedule a "strike force" for anyone who would like 
  to attempt the "El Camino del Diablo" cache (GC294C) (<A 
  href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=10572">http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=10572</A>). 
  This cache is located in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, which is 
  surrounded by the Mexican Border and the Barry Goldwater Air Force Gunnery 
  range between Ajo and Yuma.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
  <DIV><SPAN class=831552515-11112002><FONT 
  face="Book Antiqua"></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV><SPAN class=831552515-11112002><FONT face="Book Antiqua">The cache itself 
  is not difficult to get to, but it is in an extremely remote area, so multiple 
  vehicles will be prudent. Hence the "Strike Force". Also because of its 
  location, each adult is required to obtain a permit in order to enter. The 
  permit is free, but it involves signing a lengthy document that basically says 
  if you run into trouble out there, you can't sue the government. You can 
  obtain a permit&nbsp;application from&nbsp;the refuge and get more information 
  about the refuge at the address on their web site: </FONT></SPAN><A 
  href="http://ifw2irm2.irm1.r2.fws.gov/refuges/arizona/cabeza.html"><FONT 
  face="Book Antiqua">http://ifw2irm2.irm1.r2.fws.gov/refuges/arizona/cabeza.html</FONT></A><FONT 
  face="Book Antiqua">.<SPAN class=831552515-11112002> </SPAN></FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua"><SPAN 
  class=831552515-11112002></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua"><SPAN class=831552515-11112002>We are planning 
  <STRONG>Sunday, January, 19, 2003</STRONG> as "D-Day". That will give everyone 
  interested plenty of time to obtain their permits (and get through the 
  holidays).</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua"><SPAN 
  class=831552515-11112002></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua"><SPAN class=831552515-11112002>In spite of what 
  the web site says, however,&nbsp;currently the only open route to and from the 
  refuge and the cache&nbsp;starts near the town of Wellton, Arizona, just off 
  Exit 30 on I-8 at approximately N 32 39.717 W 114 08.583. Christmas Pass Road, 
  near Tacna, and the eastern entrances from Ajo are closed indefinitely. Keep 
  that in mind when considering or planning this trip.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua"><SPAN 
  class=831552515-11112002></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV><FONT face="Book Antiqua"><SPAN class=831552515-11112002>We'll be 
  providing more details on the meeting place and time as we get closer to 
  "D-Day". If you're interested, let us know, and send away for your 
  application. 
  <P align=left><FONT face="Book Antiqua">Steve<BR>Team Tierra 
  Buena<BR></FONT><FONT size=2><SPAN class=296575623-28102002><FONT 
  face="Book Antiqua" size=3><EM>Making Geocaching harder than it ought to 
  be...</EM></FONT></SPAN></FONT></P></SPAN></FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>

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