MtnGoat50

Here is one from the an EC in Yellowstone that I did last year. The other photographers made good subjects.

One of my favorites from a few years ago in York.

I'm surprised this topic isn't more popular. Here are some I have of the grandkids.

That's a good description. Here is a, before and after picture from a hike we did last winter. Before: ... and after:

Here's one I took yesterday at this cache. I wasn't able to get very close and I only had a 135mm lens but it came out pretty well.

Eagle having salmon for lunch. Bufflehead. Two Pileated Woodpeckers. A Hairy Woodpecker. He kept trying to hide behind the tree. A quick snapshot of some swans flying over.

Tulu is my regular caching partner, since getting a new DSLR last December she has also become my favorite subject. The most photographed dog in geocaching. LOL Here are some images to get things going:

Just thought I'd make a quick post and say how much I've enjoyed your photo competitions. I recently bought a new DSLR and it's renewed my interest in photography. Sadly, even with the new camera I take much better "snap shots" than stunning photographs but I keep trying and I've really enjoyed going back and looking at all the great photos that have been posted in these threads.

Here you go... http://support.Groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=427

I have a couple of suggestions for GC12 and GC17 that may be helpful. If you have a compatible GPS I'd recommend downloading Northwest Trails or Northwest Topo maps. See this thread for more info. The description for GC17 has some good driving directions for getting to the parking area. Following the auto routing on your GPS can lead to trouble. I did GC12 and 17 in June and there was quite a bit of snow on the upper part of the trail to GC17. The round trip hike is around 7 miles with about 1350' of elevation gain. It took me around 3.5 hours including searching for the caches, taking pictures and a one wrong turn.

Yep, it's down again, just like last year. I noticed it a couple of weeks ago but I assume it's been down since the 24th (10/24/12). I don't use it much but it sure comes in handy sometimes on puzzle caches.

Ditto. My last 4 cars have been Subarus starting in 1992. I've had three Legacy wagons and currently have a 2011 Outback, my wife drives a 2008 Outback. They're reliable, reasonably fuel efficient and handle great.

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Cool tip!! I noticed a change from green to white as I zoomed in but didn't know there was a way to change it +1 (about turning off the shading) I'm a little late to the party but I'll toss in a few comments. I have an Oregon 550, I didn't get the T version with maps because I already owned the topo 2008 maps, and at the time I purchased it was $100 cheaper. 1. I wish the screen was a lot brighter but most of the time it's okay. 2. I love the camera on the 550. I use it all the time and it take great pictures. Well worth the extra money for me. 3. If you live in the northwest and want more detailed maps and trails then check out switchbacks.com (Google "Northwest Trails project").

I was very sorry to hear the sad news of Brian's passing. I didn't know Brian well but I considered him a friend. I had the pleasure of meeting him and caching with him several times over the years, at various events and cache machines. I also had the privilege of working with him regularly during my time as WSGA chapter rep for the Inland Empire. My wife and I's thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and his friends.

I'm seeing the same thing on my new 550.

Add Spokane, WA to the list. Thanks.

You're right, there's a big difference between "recreational" rappelling and rock climbing. Here is a good example of a real rock climbing cache that can't be done by simply rappelling down to it. As wimseyguy correctly points out the rules for logging a cache find on Geocaching.com and what's normal for claiming an ascent of a rock climb are different.

Congratulations to my friends Larry and Lauretta, LLCOOL, on reaching 3000 at the Chatcolet Lake Cache. Cheers and best wishes from MtnGoat50 and Love2Ski!

I'd probably pass but I bet this cacher would show up.

I got the Holiday Inn at the Airport (3 star) for $49. I started with the airport zone 3 star at $45, then added the Burnably zone and rebid at $49. Now I'm wondering if I could have gotten it for $46 or $47...No big deal, it's still a good price. I'm really looking forward to the weekend, we haven't been to Vancouver in years. It should be a great time!

Thanks, Travis, for getting the thread going. I've booked a room. Brad, thanks for your work and planning. I've had to miss the last couple and I'm excited to attend this one.

Thanks Brad. If the page is almost ready, I guess can be patient a little longer. I just don't want to get a room in Lewiston if the start, or dinner is in Pullman. A separate thread for this event would still be nice when Travis is ready.

As soon as I figure out a date, yes. Otherwise, the thread that everyone will be looking at for the next three months will start out with March season April season March season April season Wabbit season. So, um... timidly... April 18? Don't tell me that the Flying Spaghetti Monster is planning a Haggis Hunt to celebrate Paul Revere Day. It might be time to start this thread. I was thinking of booking a room but I'd like to have an idea where the start and dinner are going to be (Lewiston/Clarkston or Pullman/Moscow).