Cache on a frozen lake

[RJ McKenzie]

Has this ever been done before? Think its a good idea?

[Lostby7]

There is a 1/5 island cache in Pewaukee.

GCQQ46

It seems to be working out OK (aside from a few missing containers).

[RJ McKenzie]

@Lostby7 wrote:

There is a 1/5 island cache in Pewaukee.

GCQQ46

It seems to be working out OK (aside from a few missing containers).

Ah nice, we got an island cache here in Menasha as well. But it is surrounded by moving water that doesn’t freeze. But has a cache ever been layed out only in the winter months just sitting on the ice in the middle of a lake?

[RJ McKenzie]

Heres the link to the one done in Menasha http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC16W5J

[Lostby7]

@ToyotaRyan wrote:

@Lostby7 wrote:

There is a 1/5 island cache in Pewaukee.

GCQQ46

It seems to be working out OK (aside from a few missing containers).

Ah nice, we got an island cache here in Menasha as well. But it is surrounded by moving water that doesn’t freeze. But has a cache ever been layed out only in the winter months just sitting on the ice in the middle of a lake?

Due to cache permanence rules such a cache “shouldn’t” be approved. Not in Wisconsin anyway…in colder areas that do not thaw that shouldn’t be a problem and I’m sure has been done.

[RJ McKenzie]

@Lostby7 wrote:

@ToyotaRyan wrote:

@Lostby7 wrote:

There is a 1/5 island cache in Pewaukee.

GCQQ46

It seems to be working out OK (aside from a few missing containers).

Ah nice, we got an island cache here in Menasha as well. But it is surrounded by moving water that doesn’t freeze. But has a cache ever been layed out only in the winter months just sitting on the ice in the middle of a lake?

Due to cache permanence rules such a cache “shouldn’t” be approved. Not in Wisconsin anyway…in colder areas that do not thaw that shouldn’t be a problem and I’m sure has been done.

Ah ok thanks, just had an idea and didn’t think it hurt to ask.

[Lostby7]

Here is the actual rule from GC:

Cache Permanence

When you report a cache on the Geocaching.com web site, geocachers should (and will) expect the cache to be there for a realistic and extended period of time. Therefore, caches that have the goal to move (“traveling caches”), or temporary caches (caches hidden for less than 3 months or for events) most likely will not be published. If you wish to hide caches for an event, bring printouts to the event and hand them out there.

We realize that it is possible that a planned long-term cache occasionally becomes finite because of concerns with the environment, missing or plundered caches, or the owner’s decision to remove the cache for other valid reasons. Please do your best to research fully, hide wisely, and maintain properly for a long cache life.

[gotta run]

Ya but what about all the Christmas This and Christmas That caches?

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[-cheeto-]

In theory you can leave the christmas themed caches up year round 🙂

[gotta run]

I know but not many…any???…do

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[RSplash40]

Menasha you say…you aren’t that far from a cache UNDER the ice 😈

[GrouseTales]

It looks like the above listed caches are accessible via the ice, but not “on” the ice.

So if the question is should a cache be hidden on the actual ice, ie on hard water and not land? I would say no. There permanence rule would apply. The process of freeze-thaw-snow-melt-freeze-ect, would likely cause a problem. Also, many people drive snowmobiles, automobiles, and ATV’s on frozen lakes. A cache could be damaged, or worse – cause damage to a person or vehicle. It could be similar to hiding one in the middle of a roadway, unless care is take to avoid areas where vehicles could travel.

[RSplash40]

Now, an event ON the ice… there’s an idea… winnebago has PLENTY of room for temps :>

[GrouseTales]

@RSplash40 wrote:

Now, an event ON the ice… there’s an idea… winnebago has PLENTY of room for temps :>

The Geo-Jamboree !

[gotta run]

There is also a cache UNDER the ice on Winnebago, which is retreivable with a little effort.

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