brochill
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Yesterday I broke the First Commandment of Geocaching: "If you don't sign the log you get no smiley."
Whoops...didn't even know that. I didn't sign a few of my first finds because I didn't bring a pen.
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I didn't start caching until a month ago so my only experience is winter caching. So far I don't have a problem with it; in fact, in some ways i can see how it is more enjoyable: No ticks/bugs, less people, less brush, and no rain. Geocaching is actually quickly turning into my cabin fever/winter activity. I don't know how much I'll do during the summer because I'll be hiking and traveling, and I doubt I'll bring my gps along for those trips.
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As others have said, I'd imagine many cachers already own camo clothing from hunting. I even own a set from paintballing. I cache in an old pair of tan cargo pants and just wear an old hoodie or something, though.
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I just started too, and I have to say that patience is the best thing to have. It can get pretty frustrating when you can't find the dadgum things.
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Who cares?
Judging by the responses in this thread, I'd say bunches of folks care.
BTW, welcome to the addiction!
Thanks!
Yeah, it certainly is addicting. I used to make fun of geocaching...now I'm hooked. Just wish this blizzard would clear out so I could find some more.
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I go to school in Pittsburgh, but my family lives in Philadelphia. I'm only really home during breaks, but even then I'm out hiking or traveling a lot. I just got into caching, but I'd definitely head out in a group if people were interested.
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Who cares? I just started this whole deal, have only found 11, and maybe 3 or 4 of those I couldn't sign because the pen/pencil in the cache was broken, and I didn't know/forgot to bring my own.
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I only really have two:
Finish the Appalachian Trail
Check out a 200-300 mile section of the Israel National Trail
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Another quick question...
I'm sure this is just a matter of opinion, but as far as hiking the whole trail goes...
I see on the link you provided, you can log a "complete hike" in sections. What I'm getting at is, until I retire, I'll never have 5-9 months to do a thru-hike. As much as I'd love to, it's just not going to happen. (maybe I'll hit the lottery?) Anyway, as a AT vet, would you count a "complete" sectional hike as a "complete hike"?
Is it basically split
"sectional completes"
"thru-hike completes"
Does that make sense? I'd love to knock at least one or two sections out each year just to say I did it, but I'm sure there's a much larger sense of accomplishment to be able to do it in one trip.
The ATC does not distinguish between those who did it in one shot, thru-hikers, and those who do it in sections over any period of time, section-hikers. I've been sectioning the trail for 3 years now and plan to complete it next summer. I've had a blast so far, and I really don't care if somebody thinks It's not a "complete hike" because it took all 4 years of college for me to complete it.
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Honestly, I'm a strong advocate of trail runners, or lightweight boots. Traditional boots only constrict ankle movement and put more strain on the knees. I'd recommend getting something like this:
http://www.rei.com/product/754666
Then, you'll definitely want to throw in a good pair of insoles. I like the New Balance "Pressure Relief Insoles":
http://www.nbwebexpress.com/detail.asp?typ...p;style=IPR3020
My first experience solo hiking was Delaware Water Gap to Port Clinton on the Appalachian Trail, the rockiest part of the AT in PA, and it definitely taught me a few lessons!
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