Geocache file generated by BrassCapCache BrassCapCache 2026-07-13T00:01:09.0000000-07:00 cache, geocache, groundspeak 827.29 2013-12-20T00:00:00-07:00 BCP633 Bridgland Creek Ridge by outforthehunt, Benchmark (1.5/2.5) http://brasscap.albertabattlecache.ca/capbreakdown/BCP633.html Bridgland Creek Ridge Geocache Geocache|Benchmark Bridgland Creek Ridge outforthehunt outforthehunt Benchmark Virtual 1.5 2.5 Canada Alberta <a href='http://brasscap.albertabattlecache.ca/capbreakdown/BCP633.html'TARGET='resource window'>Past Finds for BCP633</a> <a href='https://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?ID=17395&LogType=2'TARGET='resource window'>Log Your Find</a> 7CM BGL ON SM KNOLL IN STOVEPIPE BCP633-Bridgland Creek Ridge.Elevation 1927.403 m ASC BRASS CAP IN A 20.5CM DIA STOVEPIPE, 24CM DEEP. ANCHORED BY REBAR; 7CM BGL ON A SMALL ROCKY KNOLL REF BY THREE REBAR RM #1 DIST 17.33M DIR (SSE) RM #2 DIST 21.17M DIR (SW) RM #3 DIST 5.83M DIR (N) 2015-05-31T20:00:00 Found it 2Sloths BCP633 Bridgland Creek Ridge N51° 47.363 W115° 22.751 Second cap found on the hike today, had to go up not one but two summits to get here from the 9th Baseline cap. The descent from the 9th Baseline cap was through pretty heavy bush and thus went pretty slow. We heard some branches cracking and were fearful of a bear nearby but nothing came of it. We eventually came across a clear cutline which we were able to take to the start of the second ascent. This ascent was the most difficult part of the hike. It was not exceptionally long but it was pretty steep and had some pretty heavy bush. The forest was actually easier to go up through than the overgrown cutline. The descent from the second summit and ascent to the third summit were a bit more open and easier to traverse through. This was a relief as we were pretty tired at this point. The final approach to the summit was really nice and open. We had lunch and took in the awesome views. Normally at this point in a hike, I feel pretty relieved knowing the hard part is over and its all downhill to the car. This wasn't the case today, we had to go back over the first two summits over again. We took a few shortcuts on the way back but it still was along the same difficulty as it was going out. Pretty impressed with my little brother on this one, he did a good job at keeping up with us. Thanks for the cap! 2015-05-31T20:00:00 Found it Takin it Easy BCP633 Bridgland Creek Ridge Posted: N51° 47.363 W115° 22.751 GPSr: N51° 47.364 W115° 22.754 It was fun hiking with 3 age groups today. The conversation went something like this. Teenage Tyler never stopped talking the entire hike and sounded like this "Xbox One, blah, blah, blah, Minecraft, blah, blah, blah, Zombies, blah, blah, blah...". 22 year old 2 Sloths responded with "Oh yeah, Really, Tell me more...", just enough to keep Tyler talking. Old man TiE's conversation was more like, "Gasp, weeze, cough and repeat...". This was the ultimate goal of today's adventure. Combining it with the 9th Baseline cap created a track profile that showed 5 peaks ascended thanks to the reverse trek back. The hike down from the Limestone Ridge was not too bad, but the hike up the next summit was incredibly steep. The cut line was overgrown with terrible bushes which were avoided by staying in the fairly open mossy woods. Hiking down the second summit had some challenges when the cut line was again overgrown, but again the forest was the better choice. The final ascent to the cap was through a partial cut block and dead fall ridden forest. Once we hit the final ridge, it was a pleasant walk to the cap. The trek to the cap was 7.3 km and took us about 4 hours. The views from this cap sight were outstanding. There were clear views of the mountains around Ya-Ha Tinda Ranch including Evangeline Peak, Poplar Peak and Eagle Mtn. After locating the cap and the nearby cache, 2Sloths first FTF, we had a nice lunch and took in the views. We then prepared for the reverse trek back. Having only 1 cache to find we were able to shave off a bit of distance and elevation with some route finding. We considered a longer route back to minimize additional elevation, but elected for the devil we knew. When we finally arrived back at the truck, we had exhausted our water and had traveled 13.3 km and amassed 1000 m of cumulative elevation gain over almost 7 hours. Simply a great family bonding experience. The boys did terrific and dad was proud. Thanks for the cap adventure OFTH and to SH for all the caches! 2014-08-01T20:00:00 Found it Citizen_22 BCP633 Bridgland Creek Ridge N51° 47.363 W115° 22.751 Sleepy_hollow had asked me to go find this cap a few months ago when there was still plenty of snow on the ground but I was unable to go then. Since then, he's already gone out and found the cap and today I made the decision to make the trek out here as well. The terrain was very challenging with a lot of elevation gains and losses coming from the East, the 9th Baseline cap, and some caches that Sleepy_hollow had placed on his last trip here. Lots of blown down trees to contend with for the last push up this ridge to the cap. I made it up, found the cap, had some lunch and made the challenging journey back to the car to end my day. Thanks for the cap ofth! 2014-06-07T20:00:00 Found it Sleepy_hollow BCP633 Bridgland Creek Ridge After leaving the 9th Baseline Cap site I picked up the familiar cutline heading west and followed it straight north to Bridgeland Creek Ridge. The ridge has a triple top before reaching the target ridge, two easily crossed drains, and plenty of overgrown bush on the cutline which makes travel in the airy forest a real bonus. Once you reach the ridge leading to the cap it was a pleasant walk to the nicely cleared cap site which afforded terrific views of the eastern slopes. It took little effort to find the cap, as the GPS units beeped and I looked and there was the pristine cap. I captured the money shot of the cap and took plenty of shots of the awesome scenery to the west – simply wow! I managed to find a pair of those aluminum cones near the cap site which I used to cover the cap and support in place with a few rocks. The second type we found was a little different than the typical container that we’ve found several times in this area – more like a street light. The things you find at a few of these more remote cap sites. Overall we enjoyed a 14 km round trip hike with about 1000 metres of elevation – simply a fine day on the trail. Thanks OFTH for setting up these well positioned caps with fabulous views of the eastern slopes. I’ll send off the money shots and post a few pictures a little later this evening! This entry was edited by Sleepy_hollow on Sunday, 08 June 2014 at 15:27:06 UTC. 2014-05-04T20:00:00 Write note Sleepy_hollow BCP633 - Bridgeland Creek Ridge Reastick and I decided to give this cap a shot this morning thinking that by May 5th a significant amount of the snow pack would have melted. Well the road out to the TH was in good shape - though muddy. The trail initially had little snow, but once we headed west it kept getting deeper. The steep east facing cut-line that we suspect has received little sun, had hip or deeper stretches of snow. At the steep point of the cut-line travel was difficult with the white stuff. At the top of the primary cut-line we (I) decided to pack it in due to wet gloves and a saturated jacket due to the wet snow. It looks as though this one will require a third visit - will it be clear of snow by the end of July? Stand by and we'll let you know in a few short weeks! Thanks OFTH for setting up this challenging winter time (spring time) cap!