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I just came across what appears to be something I’d like all hunters and cache owners to consider using. Visit .www.handicaching.com To check out one of my sites to see it implimented Spring Time Cache
[This message has been edited by sbukosky (edited 07-24-2004).]
I agree that this is an issue that we have paid too little heed to. We posted a “Wheelchair friendly” rating with our first cache “Havenwoods – 1” and had hoped to see more of this. We realize that this does not give enough information. The system Steve has brought for consideration seems to address the other facets of the issue. Until it is fully integrated with the gc.com ratings, it may seem a bit awkward but it is nevertheless, an excellent effort. This rating system has our endorsement untill something better comes along.
tbI’ve personally always gone by kbraband’s rule that a 1 terrain cache must be wheelchair friendly. I’ll be looking into this system though as it appears to be helpful to the handi”cacher” and maintain the everimportant challenge of the hunt. It enables a hider to give information about the cache whereabouts; but not give away its location.
I like!
later,
Team GeoPink
Co-conspirators to make the world a better place…I’ve always felt there should be consideration for the mobility impaired as has The Beast and others of our group. There are a few facets to the idea of handicaching. For example, do not assume that it always entails a wheelchair or such device. It could be someone who can get around but is limited to distance. For example, someone who has heart or lung problems or in my case, recent foot surgery. If I had say, a Segway scooter, I could travel most trails for miles and have enough stamina to walk off trail, over logs and such to find a cache. So, there is a variety of people who can walk short distances, those that need short distances, those that need level ground that is free from obstructions and variations of all of this.
I don’t expect everyone to get on this wagon, but a few people who might have existing caches that could meet some of this criteria might consider adding the HTML code to their cache page. Some of the prolific cache owners may think about creating one or two for the handicachers. It’s a big world out there!
Steve Bukosky
Waukesha
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