Introduction
In the late 1970s, my father owned a house in Salt Lake City, Utah built in 1891. At some point in its life, it had been
converted to apartments. Parking was scarce, so the small front yard was scraped away and made ready for a gravel
parking area. During the excavation I sifted through the sod and dirt finding Merc dimes, Indian Head pennies, Buffalo
nickels, a pearl ring and miscellaneous artifacts. My fever for finding lost and forgotten items had begun. Unfortunately,
I never pursued the interest…until the summer of 1999. I purchased a Shadow X2 detector, joined a local club in
Portland, Oregon, and I have been pursuing my interest ever since.

My first experience with the club I joined - the Oregon Treasure Trail Society - was their organized hunt, the Silver Classic. I wasn't even a member at the time, but I was out there planting coins and tokens in the fields in 95 degree heat, assisting with the registration table, handing out prizes, meeting some great folks - and loving every minute of it! By the next year I was the hunt chairperson and organizing the Silver Classic with five other club members. Now, I enjoy traveling during the summer months to some of the great events hosted by the clubs here in the friendly Pacific Northwest!

About this Website
Organized club hunts are a great way for people to meet friends, new and old, to gather for some fun, prizes, and the sharing of stories. Traveling the circuit is a great pastime for retired members of the detecting community, as well as those families looking for adventures their children can enjoy. There are many organized events scheduled throughout the spring, summer and fall months that can entertain most every detectorist.

• Check the calendar for event updates
• Plan your next vacation around an organized hunt
• Post comments on the feedback forum about your hunt experiences
• Read comments from others on the forum that may persuade you to join in an event you hadn't considered before

As a club, it is my desire for you to succeed in your endeavors. Any additional exposure you can receive is worth it in registrations!

• Send an announcement about your event and it will be posted on the calendar
• Check the feedback forum to find out what participants thought of your event
• Learn from other clubs and individuals what changes you can make to improve your next event
• If your event is already a success, share with other clubs what you have learned