i've just recently discovered this sport and i'm
excited to make my contribution by placing some boxes.
i have some questions, however:
1. what is the protocol for placing boxes on land
that is privately owned but open to the public? some
of my favorite places are owned by quasi-public
entities such as audubon, etc. is permission
necessary (and generally easy to obtain)?
2. several of my favorite hikes involve scrambling up
(and walking near) steep rock. typically, these hikes
would not require technical climbing (or "roping up"),
but they could be a little freaky to someone afraid of
heights. should i stay away from these areas with
letterboxes?
3. any opinions on placing boxes that may only have a
seasonal window of accessibility? for example: a box
located on a small island in a remote pond, that might
only be accessible when the pond freezes. too
complicated?
any input would be greatly appreciated!
trey
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protocol questions
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Started on 2002-05-02
protocol questions
From: trey klein (ehkiii@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-05-02 07:09:37 UTC-07:00
Re: protocol questions
From: defygravity2001 (defygravity@snet.net) |
Date: 2002-05-02 21:13:57 UTC
--- In letterbox-usa@y..., trey klein wrote:
> i've just recently discovered this sport and i'm
> excited to make my contribution by placing some boxes.
> i have some questions, however:
>
> 1. what is the protocol for placing boxes on land
> that is privately owned but open to the public? some
> of my favorite places are owned by quasi-public
> entities such as audubon, etc. is permission
> necessary (and generally easy to obtain)?
Permission is not always easy to obtain, depends on the entity. Many
(most) boxes have been secretly placed, and we try to be discreet and
take our chances.
> 2. several of my favorite hikes involve scrambling up
> (and walking near) steep rock. typically, these hikes
> would not require technical climbing (or "roping up"),
> but they could be a little freaky to someone afraid of
> heights. should i stay away from these areas with
> letterboxes?
No problem, may want to mention that as "difficult" terrain in the
clue though.
> 3. any opinions on placing boxes that may only have a
> seasonal window of accessibility? for example: a box
> located on a small island in a remote pond, that might
> only be accessible when the pond freezes. too
> complicated?
No problem, but should also mention this in the clue (or if canoes are
allowed in summer).
> any input would be greatly appreciated!
>
> trey
You're welcome!!
~ Aili
> i've just recently discovered this sport and i'm
> excited to make my contribution by placing some boxes.
> i have some questions, however:
>
> 1. what is the protocol for placing boxes on land
> that is privately owned but open to the public? some
> of my favorite places are owned by quasi-public
> entities such as audubon, etc. is permission
> necessary (and generally easy to obtain)?
Permission is not always easy to obtain, depends on the entity. Many
(most) boxes have been secretly placed, and we try to be discreet and
take our chances.
> 2. several of my favorite hikes involve scrambling up
> (and walking near) steep rock. typically, these hikes
> would not require technical climbing (or "roping up"),
> but they could be a little freaky to someone afraid of
> heights. should i stay away from these areas with
> letterboxes?
No problem, may want to mention that as "difficult" terrain in the
clue though.
> 3. any opinions on placing boxes that may only have a
> seasonal window of accessibility? for example: a box
> located on a small island in a remote pond, that might
> only be accessible when the pond freezes. too
> complicated?
No problem, but should also mention this in the clue (or if canoes are
allowed in summer).
> any input would be greatly appreciated!
>
> trey
You're welcome!!
~ Aili
Re: [LbNA] protocol questions
From: Chuck Straub (woodschuckstraub@yahoo.com) |
Date: 2002-05-02 19:03:18 UTC-07:00
I am writing to give my opinion on questions 2 & 3. I
think both are acceptable but the clues should clearly
state these hazards to let any boxers know what they
are in store for and not waste their time. Others will
probably enjoy the challange.I'm sure these locations
would limit the number of hits on the boxes but there
is not a problem with placing them anyway....Chuck &
Molly
--- trey klein wrote:
> i've just recently discovered this sport and i'm
> excited to make my contribution by placing some
> boxes.
> i have some questions, however:
>
> 1. what is the protocol for placing boxes on land
> that is privately owned but open to the public?
> some
> of my favorite places are owned by quasi-public
> entities such as audubon, etc. is permission
> necessary (and generally easy to obtain)?
>
> 2. several of my favorite hikes involve scrambling
> up
> (and walking near) steep rock. typically, these
> hikes
> would not require technical climbing (or "roping
> up"),
> but they could be a little freaky to someone afraid
> of
> heights. should i stay away from these areas with
> letterboxes?
>
> 3. any opinions on placing boxes that may only have
> a
> seasonal window of accessibility? for example: a
> box
> located on a small island in a remote pond, that
> might
> only be accessible when the pond freezes. too
> complicated?
>
> any input would be greatly appreciated!
>
> trey
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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think both are acceptable but the clues should clearly
state these hazards to let any boxers know what they
are in store for and not waste their time. Others will
probably enjoy the challange.I'm sure these locations
would limit the number of hits on the boxes but there
is not a problem with placing them anyway....Chuck &
Molly
--- trey klein
> i've just recently discovered this sport and i'm
> excited to make my contribution by placing some
> boxes.
> i have some questions, however:
>
> 1. what is the protocol for placing boxes on land
> that is privately owned but open to the public?
> some
> of my favorite places are owned by quasi-public
> entities such as audubon, etc. is permission
> necessary (and generally easy to obtain)?
>
> 2. several of my favorite hikes involve scrambling
> up
> (and walking near) steep rock. typically, these
> hikes
> would not require technical climbing (or "roping
> up"),
> but they could be a little freaky to someone afraid
> of
> heights. should i stay away from these areas with
> letterboxes?
>
> 3. any opinions on placing boxes that may only have
> a
> seasonal window of accessibility? for example: a
> box
> located on a small island in a remote pond, that
> might
> only be accessible when the pond freezes. too
> complicated?
>
> any input would be greatly appreciated!
>
> trey
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> __________________________________________________
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>
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