stlhiker

I'm glad you brought that up, I really like looking at that now. I try to hide kayaking and hiking caches that usually have higher D/T ratings. It was cool to add it up and find the stats for my caches- D 1.91/T 3.06

how do I run a Pocket Query for the most favorited geocaches in the area?

Got some more good ideas now, thanks guys. I like the stainless steel bottle idea a lot. The preform tube could work too. Just paddled through the area last night to scout it out. The water is murkier than I like so I'm not sure anything in the middle of the stream would work. Could take cachers an hour to find the darn final. There's a nice little set of waterfalls near the site. Thinking of anchoring something on the underside of a rock or something there. Wouldn't exactly be underwater, but would get you out in the stream. I've attached a few pics if anyone has some ideas. and

Hmmm, really like the idea, but PVC containers aren't allowed in STL City or County Parks as part of their geocaching rules. WIll have to try another idea, possibly the Pelican box. I have a big one for my camera and it's waterproof and bombproof. Just need to swing by and pick up a smaller one for the cache.

I'm working on a water trail cache in a popular park here in St. Louis. For the final stage of the multi, I was thinking of an underwater cache. I was just wondering if there's any guidance on making a container? I was considering an anchor like a cinder block and then having cachers unclip the container from it. Anyone have experience doing this kind of cache? It'll only be 2-3 feet underwater if that helps.

Can an existing traditional cache I own be a waypoint for a multi-cache of mine? Trying to set up a really cool, water trail multi in a park that's darn near saturated with traditionals. Thanks guys

I've had the same experience with my mulit, multi's just get found less often. I guess it's the time consuming thing. However, when people do find it, they usually really like it. The same thing goes for my caches with a ***** terrain rating. People either don't have a boat or don't want to load it up for one little cache. Somewhat disappointing that the caches we put the most work in aren't found very often.

Originally, I had a cache hanging off the bridge with fishing line, but that didn't last very long. It snapped and left the cache container in a very tricky spot to retrieve. I'm not sure what to use now. I'd like to have the string invisible because that added to the challenge of finding it, but not sure it's sturdy enough. Anybody have some ideas?

You got it, unsupervised teen or tween hides in general. ... Not to pick on unsupervised 13 year old boy Geocachers or anything, but I could go on all day, and not just those two. I feel insulted as an older teenager cacher Just wanted to say age doesn't always correlate to cache quality. I know adults with 200+ hides, but there'll all nanos stuck under benches and LPC's. I don't care for crappy hides that took no thought to hide or find. I'd rather find a cache that's in a cool spot or has a nice container. I hate being in a nice park, but have the cache just be stuck under a bench at the soccer field. For my hides, I always try to find a really cool location, then put a nice, waterproof container there. Not to brag or anything... but, I have 16 active caches and 49 favorite points between them. I like to think if it's not worth finding, it's not worth owning. I always try to make quality hides that challenge cachers and show them a cool spot they've never seen before.

Sounds like there out there in other places, I really like the idea and am planning on hiding some more. As far as this one, the co-FTF's bushwhacked a mile and a half through poison ivy and stinging nettle and then swam across the river..... Not what I intended, but it works if you're really determined.

I just hid my first canoe cache here in St. Louis a few days ago. We have a few caches that are made easier with a boat, ie no long, overgrown bushwhack, but not many caches where you specifically need a boat to get to GZ. Seems like a cool idea, but I guess they haven't caught on here. Are these kinds of caches popular elsewhere?

Well, I emailed my local reviewers and they nixed the idea for a cache in the tunnel. So I'll be setting up a multi that requires two trips through the culverts to find the final. While it won't be quite as cool as having a cache in the tunnel, should still be unique and cool.

Just to be clear, I believe the OP is referring to large concrete culverts, not bridges. I have done a few caches like that, and while I can't attest to the legality of them, I will say that they were awesome adventures. Not sure how much of a difference it makes, but I was talking about culverts. As far as size, I was thinking pill bottle or smaller- no suspicious ammo cans or the like. Well, for one thing, the amount of earth between the cache and the pavement. The difference can amount to tons. That's kinda what I'm thinking too. A pill bottle bomb would have a hard time blowing up 30 ft of concrete...

Just to be clear, I believe the OP is referring to large concrete culverts, not bridges. I have done a few caches like that, and while I can't attest to the legality of them, I will say that they were awesome adventures. Not sure how much of a difference it makes, but I was talking about culverts. As far as size, I was thinking pill bottle or smaller- no suspicious ammo cans or the like.

I live near I-64 in St. Louis. Near my house, there's a set of three tunnels under the interstate. The interstate is about 30 feet above the tunnels. Each tunnel is about 5 feet high and 5 feet wide. They're designed to carry rainwater, but are dry most of the year. They all go in a straight line for 400 feet to the other side of the interstate. You can see light on the other side, but they are dark and unlit on the inside. I was thinking it would be an interesting place for a cache, but wanted a little help in planning it. First off, I haven't gone back into the tunnels because I didn't have a light either time I was there, but i'm sure there's a spot to hide a cache in one of them. 2nd- If there is a spot for the cache, is it ok to put one in the tunnel? I'm not sure who owns the land that's 30 feet under an interestate. There aren't any no-trespassing signs at either side so I'd assume it's ok? 3rd- After going 200 feet in a tunnel that's under 30 feet of concrete, you'd lose your satellite reception so the possibility for a traditional is out unless I put co-ords in the middle of the interstate. What kind of cache would this be then? Should I do a multi-cache? I could have three stage multi with a cache at one end of the tunnel with co-ords directing them through the tunnel to another cache located on the other side, the 2nd cache would tell them which of the three tunnels the cache is in and a way to find how far in it is. Is that too complicated? Should I have one stage directing you to the proper tunnel and location or is a two caches before the final ok? As far as distance in the tunnel, I'm not sure how to do that. Maybe there's a crack every 5 feet where they poured the concrete, but maybe not. Is giving a set number of paces ok? Since people have different strides, I'm not sure that would work. Any ideas or help would be greatly apprieciated. If you've ever found a cache deep in a tunnel, feel free to offer suggestions on how this could work. Thanks!

ok... go to your pocket queries page. check the download tab and look for your "my finds" PQ. if it's not there, run it and wait until it is. right click on the "my finds" PQ and select "copy link". open a text editor and paste the link in there. note the part after the "?g=" and insert this part into the link below (replace the XXXXX with it): http://www.geocaching.com/map/default.aspx?guid=XXXXX voila. this link stays the same for the lifetime of your account (or so). it only seems to work right up to a certain number of finds though. Looks like a really cool trick, but I'm assuming a non-premium member like me can't do it, right?

It sounds like you've done a bit of "research" on the subject. I generally don't care for most keg beers, although have found a few exceptions, and prefer it from a bottle (like the Ommegang Hennephin I'm partaking in tonight). "research" is a good word. I brew my own in my basement and have quite a few of the "corny" kegs. 5 gallon stainless steel containers, you've probably seen them outside stores years ago. They make perfect containers for homebrewed beer. Brewing my own lets me decide exactly how it will taste (or at least how the recipe tells me it will taste , it does not always work out perfectly). Friend request sent! Actually, I homebrew also. About 15 years. I have many 2.5 gal and 5 gal cornys in my posession (all LEGALLY obtained). I have not ever seen a 10 gal. corny but would love one if it existed. I would guess that the keg in question is a 1/4 or 1/2 keg and the OP misstated the volume. No big deal. Volume doesn't enter into the issue. Many posters are correct. The keg is owned by the people who put the beer into it. The deposit is only collected to ensure that you bring it back when you are done enjoying the beer inside. I do applaud the OP for vowing to return the keg. It is the right thing to do. I also applaud the OP for handling many of the comments in this thread. As for making a cache out of a legally obtained keg... a plasma cutter is the only way to go! Other methods not as efficient. A die grinder can be used to round over the edge once the whole has been cut. NYPC: Had a bottle of Ommegang Abbey tonight. Always wonderful stuff! I do a little homebrewing too, but I stick with a carboy and bottles. I haven't upgraded to a keg yet, anyway, I guessed on the volume, it's a pretty big one though. My uncle does homebrewing too, but his keg is smaller than this. Not sure if this'll work, but here's a picture of what it looks like: It'll be heading to a liquor store on Monday!

I didn't realize this was such a big deal so I'll return the keg soon.

It was sold by Anheuser Busch at a local store, the beer was drunk, and the keg abandon on the side of a road.

My dad found a 10 gallon keg laying in a street and brought the thing home. So, now there's a big, silver metal keg sitting outside my back door. Anyway, are there any ideas on how to make a geocache out of this? Is that even a good idea? Thanks for any feedback because I'm at a loss as what to do with this thing.

If it's remote from other caches, expect few visitors. I own a longish list of caches that average 2.5 or fewer visits per year, and I'd bet they are much closer to road and to major population centers then what you're considering. If there's a "best" route, or a perhaps a "don't come this way" route, a multicache can help get cachers on that route, or you can add visible navigation waypoint to the cache page of a traditional hide. I own a couple of 2 stage multis designed so that the first stage gets them to the point where the best approach is obvious and forces them away from a route that would be damaging. When you're planning, try to think like a geocacher, unfamiliar with the area, but apt to "just chase the arrow". I just went backpacking there this weekend and found some great spots to hide caches. I'm thinking of placing something like 6 different caches in the area. I'll describe it as a series, to find cache 1, then 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. They'd be placed in a logical order as to give the geocacher a nice tour of the area. There is only one way into the area so a series would help cachers unfamiliar with the area. If one was to "chase the arrow", that could turn out pretty bad with cliffs and some serious bushwhacking hell. Just to make it a little less visible, I'll make it them premium member caches so not everyone can see them. Thanks for all of your help.

Here in Missouri, there is a 400 ft deep valley that has a beautiful creek, rugged glades, and sheer cliffs. It is a scenic, wild place that few people visit. There are no maintained or marked trails, it's a rocky, challenging hike and it's one of my favorite places in the state. I was wondering about how people feel about placing a geocache in a wild, near wilderness area that gets few visitors. Does this drive up traffic and accelerate ecosystem damage or is a low impact thing that doesn't really affect an area that much? On a side note, if I were to place a cache in the area, it must be approved by the Forest Service, right? Thank you

how much more info? how do you do this?

If I get a premium membership, when I download geocaches into my Garmin 60CSX, do I get the full description and hint with the cache size and difficulty or is it just the name and who placed it?

I got the 60cx thinking the only difference between it and the 60csx was the lack of a barometeric altimator and an electronic compass. Was that a good choice or am I missing out on other stuff? THanks