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The Tulameen Turtles Annual Caching Endeavour will this year lead you through the historic Similkameen Valley highlighting the areas of historical importance.  They will be working again with the local musuem & historians to identify the areas that have the stories to tell and help you walk through history on a virtual caching history tour.

The Great Coal Rush of 2009 the had approximately 150 cachers attend the event, this year they estimate between 200-250 Cachers will be attending.  There will be 4 different “runs” and each person that is joining them that weekend will have their itenerary based on  what they are able to do.

Base Camp will be at the Princeton Fairgrounds! And we will be helping to Celbrate Princeton's 150th Birthday!

Included will be:

• Car Friendly – Which means that you require no special equipment to get these caches, as well as  there are no mobility issues.  (So no grinding hikes)
• Hiking Caches – These caches will require you to put some effort into obtaining the caches through distance or a grind
• 4x4 Caches – These Caches appeal to the offroader, but no special equipment is need – they just need a bit more clearance then the average Honda Civic has
• Whipsaw Run – The Whipsaw Run will be over the Whipsaw Trail – it is one of the best rated trails in North America and offers some amazing Locations to see and a few unique challenges.  Quads will be very welcome on this portion. This run will be occuring on Saturday for those that would like to do it as a group.  If you are not going with the group you will require a minimum of 2 vehicles.

            Minimum Requirements to attend the Whipsaw Trail –

•            Tow Points Front & Back
•             Full Size Spare (with air)
•             33 inch tires on a short wheel base & 35 inch on a long wheel base

Cost to attend is $5 per adult, Children under 18 are free. This cost covers the basics of location & supplies to run the event.

Coins are $12 – You will have 2 choices – Copper & Silver – Artwork will be available soon (For those that it important to there will be a 3rd minting for some very special people)

Camping – Will be $10 a night (there will be showers & toilets & water available)

T-shirts - $10 each – please let us know Size you require

Books - $5 –  if you would like to see a sample of the book please refer to the Great Coal Rush 2009.  The book is not mandatory to complete the event, however it will greatly help you in making the most.  We will be making several suggested changes based on feedback from last year – including a map in the middle and better sorting/organizing of the caches for you.

We hope to see you there!  If you have any questions please drop us a line at : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

We are now accepting registrations  Once we receive your registration we will be sending you an e-mail confirmation and asking if you would like to pay through paypal.    Paying ahead of time helps assist us in budgeting so we can do more for you!

Official Suppliers:

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