Geocache file generated by BrassCapCacheBrassCapCachecache, geocache, groundspeak1729.13BCP203Whaleback Ridge by outforthehunt, Benchmark (1.5/3.5)http://brasscap.albertabattlecache.ca/capbreakdown/BCP203.htmlWhaleback RidgeGeocacheGeocache|BenchmarkWhaleback RidgeoutforthehuntoutforthehuntBenchmarkVirtual1.53.5CanadaAlberta<BR><a href='http://brasscap.albertabattlecache.ca/capbreakdown/BCP203.html'TARGET='resource window'>Past Finds for BCP203</a><BR><a href='https://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?ID=17395&LogType=2'TARGET='resource window'>Log Your Find</a>GROUTED INTO LRG ROCK 15CM BGL
Whaleback Ridge - elevation 1729.1
ASC BRASS CAP GROUTED INTO LARGE ROCK REBARED TO BASE OF CAP, 15CM BGL.
REF BY 3 REBAR
RM1 DIST 12.38M DIR NNE
RM2 DIST 7.51M DIR SSW
RM3 DIST 11.60M DIR WSW2011-07-04T20:00:00Found itBearberrys Cub<p>BCP203 Whaleback Ridge
Elevation 1725M</p>
<p>The grass is extra long this spring, making even pasture walking tiring. We followed the trail that parallels the powerline to a right angle turn on a blurry cutline that led directly up the hill to the cache. We looked for the cap for a long time and eventually The Cub uncovered it about 2 meters from my original ground zero. Why we expand our search on these so quickly is unknowable. It is truly huge country up here - not hemmed in by the Rockies. We were quite proud of ourselves - being chronologically challenged - to equal the hiking time of previous finders. I'm thinking our time hiking out, after The Cub spotted the grizzly tacks, probably set a record for this trip. </p>
<p>Thanks for the Cap.
Thanks for the hunt.
Bearberry and The Cub.</p>
2009-07-17T20:00:00Found itHMCSCalgary<p>BCP203 - Whaleback Ridge</p>
<p>Done With Andronicus</p>
2009-07-17T20:00:00Found itAndronicus<p>BCP203 - Whaleback Ridge</p>
<p>We headed out from the City at about 6:20AM. We met with Rancher Ron at about 8:00. Headed in at about 8:20.</p>
<p>The grass was so wet that my feet were in pools of water in my boots within minuts. Somewhere along the way, The back cover for my Cellphone/GPS (I use my phone as my GPS computer, and have a seperate bluetooth GPSr) fell off, along with the battery. Luckly I had a spair battery, but now I had to leave it in my bag so that the spair would not get lost. So we ended up just taking readings every half hour or so.</p>
<p>We followed generaly the same rout as RedRouge and Sleepy_hollow. We saw a young buck deer along the way with velvety antlers. We headed up the ridge near the first contact. We figured this would make the climb not quite as steep. After reaching the summit, we planted a cache, had a sandwich and an apple, then started the hunt for the cap. It took us about 15 min. In the end, it was very easy, we should have seen it right away, but we were buisy searching a little further south and east. Turns out RedRouge and Sleepy_hollow did a nice job of uncovering it. (It is not 15cm below ground level, maybe 1 or 2).</p>
<p>We decided the hike would be much more enjoyable by decending the west slope. And it was. For future seekers, I would recomend starting your climb at this coordinate:</p>
<p>N50 1.7296
W114 13.5495</p>
<p>This will make for a much more enjoyable hike. Took us 4.5h for the round trip.</p>
<p>PS the contact information for any Public Land Lease Holder can be found on the Alberta Land Use web site (http://xnet.env.gov.ab.ca/imf/imf.jsp?site=rec_access</p>
<p>We had a fantastic time, and now I am looking for another great one like this to tackle.</p>
<p>Almost forgot
GPSr: N50 01.4889 W114 13.3171
Listed: N50 01.487 W114 13.316
Accuracy 4m
GPSr: GlobalSat BT-821</p>
<p>[This entry was edited by Andronicus on Friday, July 17, 2009 at 9:52:48 PM.]</p>
<p>[This entry was edited by Andronicus on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 at 8:37:43 AM.]</p>
2008-10-05T20:00:00Found itRedRouge<p>BCP203 Whaleback Ridge</p>
<p>We had a great day at the Whaleback today. It began with getting permission for access from a local landowner. We explained the process of geocaching and searching for brass caps. He then told us where to park on his land and how to access the backcountry from his ranch.</p>
<p>We began with several fence crossings, a beaver dam crossing and then a bushwhack over a small ridge. We ventured down a power line and then veered off on Alberta Forestry property and up Bob Creek. This was an excellent trail that leads to the base of BCP203. Along the way we met the Rancher from the North, looking for stray cattle; the true west!</p>
<p>Now the tough climb to the brass cap. Within 50 metres from the summit we ran into a bear with two cubs, she fled south, and we debated, do we continue or do we turn back. We made a large detour and carefully hiked our way to the top.
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<p>At the summit, there were three, count em; three survey markers, three survey pegs, but no brass cap. Sleepy_hollow finally made the find under some rocks and soil. The pics were taken and down we headed.</p>
<p>Well halfway down the steep section we again met our bear family (the three little bears). Again we veered away from them and regained the trail well below the family.</p>
<p>Our trip out was quick and uneventful, a lovely fall day.</p>
<p>TFTbrasscap</p>
2008-10-05T20:00:00Found itSleepy_hollow<p>BCP203 - Whaleback Ridge</p>
<p>Well we finally got around to checking out Whaleback Ridge this afternoon after a fair bit of planning over the last year or so. </p>
<p>We found a great approach just off Hwy 22 with the permission of a local rancher. The hike took us through pastures, cutlines and a fine trail along Bob Creek, down a power line right of way and up a nice wide trail to the Whaleback Ridge. </p>
<p>The search for the cap took a bit of work, but after checking out a few spots we uncovered the cap. Terrific views at the top with all the fantastic fall colours. Our round trip track showed a distance of 12.3 km. </p>
<p>TFTH in a fine spot and we'll post a few pictures shortly. This is simply a must do hike! </p>