ProfessorFlight

I have used a map and compass to Geocache. There is no rule that states you have to use a GPSr. Of course, I am a firm believer that a person should be able to use a map and compass before learning how to use a GPSr, you never know when the GPSr could give out and leave you stranded in the deeps woods. Don’t worry about how you use your GPSr. In the long run, you probably have a better understanding of coords.

I make braided key rings and monkey fist key rings to leave as swag and will usually trade for geoButtons or patches, otherwise I will TNLN.

The best one I have seen around here is Woodpecker's Paradise. In this case the owner fashioned a small piece of bark to cover the hole and blend in with the tree. The bark was hung by a small screw hook.

Because my present job requires a lot of road time I have my GPSr loaded with waypoints. I never know when I will be in a location with time to kill.

Since there are only about 10 caches within 20 miles of our location we tend to travel a lot. I have a 5 cache trip mapped for us for next weekend if the weather is good. So far it is 130 miles round trip.

Team King of the Hill is there from New York State

Not and excuse but would make a cute shirt -- My wife said if I went Geocaching again today she was leaving. I'm gonna miss her. Then from experience -- “What do you girls mean you drank ALL the wine?”

Team Kings of the Hill says "Bring it on."

Team King of the Hill has a habit of doing caches at night. We will often times end up bushwhacking in only to find the easy trail on the way out.

Team King of the Hill considers any cache that can be found in daylight a night cache (unless it is a 5 star or requires climbing/rappelling). Finding a cache at night adds a new degree of difficulty and excitement. In our area we do not have caches that are typically night caches.

My 10 year old son is an active member of Team King of the Hill and has his own gps.com username (BobbyHill295). In fact he is one of the reasons we have our team name.

Happy Holidays from the Flight family and Team King of the Hill.

I bought myself a couple new TB's. I will have to wait for Sunday to see what the wife and kids got me.

Team King of the Hill carries an array of GPSrs. I carry a Magellan eXplorist 600 and my wife carries a Magellan eXplorist 200. Stormy627 also carries a Magellan eXplorist 200 and Cotton Hill carries a Garmin Legend C. We generally approach a cache from different directions. The truth is we have experienced funky activity from all of them. There are times when one is right on and the others are off by up to 3 or 4 meters. Other time we are all zeroed in. I have found I have the best success and results if I take the 30 seconds necessary to calibrate my Magellan eXplorist 600 before each outing. BTW - I have found it really does not matter which way they are pointing.

Team King of the Hill does cache & carry and we do live in bear country. Plus we have some other nasty critters in them there woods that will raise havoc with humankind. We have never needed to use the added protection but we were close once.

Around our parts we have about 15 in 20 miles. We still have lots of fantastic places for caches,

Team King or the Hill still likes the old fashioned way (sort of). For the most part we hand enter our coords and print out cache sheets. We use maps and always carry a compass. However we have been known to have the laptop fired up in the vehicle and use a navigational software to travel between cache locations. Once parked we revert to more traditional methods and enjoy the hike and scenery. The camaraderie is a big part of it.

oops! I should have included the words Tupperware Container in there. We put them in our Tupperware trunks at camp to keep critters out. They work great for mice, squirrels, chipmunks and other chewing critters. As far as Bigger Critters – we use mothballs. And for BIG Critters – we let them take anything they want. Happy Holidays.

Greetings… I like the 30 cal and 50 cal ammo cans. I use them both. Any cache we have found in ammo cans have been in great shape. I cannot say much for the Tupperware caches (cracked, broken, chewed through or the covers are off). I am sure you know this but I am going to list it here for those who may not know: A simple dryer sheet (the cheaper the better) placed in your cache will help keep it smelling fresh and will keep it critter proof. (We put them in our storage containers at our Scout Camp). Happy Holidays from the Flight Family. Cheers, ProfessorFlight

Greetings… My wife and I love to have visitors drop by so we toyed with the idea of hosting a one day holiday geocache event whereby the co-ordinances would lead to our home. The ones that decided to come out would be invited in for a cup of Holiday Cheer and warm conversation. It didn’t work out this year but we have talked about trying it next year. It just seemed like a nice way to meet fellow geocachers. Happy Holidays from the Flight Family. Cheers, ProfessorFlight

This has probably been discussed before but I was just wondering what other geocache enthusiasts carry with them. Here is my list (in no particular order): Maps Geocache locations and descriptions Trade Items Compass Extra Batteries (for all my gidgets and gadgets) 2-way radio (we sometimes travel in teams) Pens and Pencils Note Pad First Aid Kit Flashlight(s) 2 - 12 hour high intensity glow sticks Toilet Paper (and blue bags for removing waste) Trowel for Cat Holes 1 or 2 trash bags Drinking Water Small rain parka Dry Sock and foot powder 50 foot of 3mm cord Snacks There are probably other items but I cannot think of them at this point. Believe it or not, that will all fit into an easy to wear and carry Guide Model Fanny Pack. If we have teams we will divide the items for an easier carry.

For Team King of the Hill it is the chance to get out and enjoy some time together. Some of our treks have been long treks that included road time, hiking and camping. Others have been just an afternoon of caching for the heck of it. I guess you could say our motivation is the camaraderie and being able to enjoy the great outdoors.

I am no big time geocacher but I do not see a problem with it.

Here in St. Lawrence County, New York State, my team will go Geocaching. We are all Scouters so being outdoors in the winter is natural. Now instead of just Snowshoeing / XC Skiing and hiking, we can have fun and hunt down caches.

Personally, I would not encourage it. Propane and propane accessories cannot be taken lightly. ProfessorFlight (a.k.a. Hank Hill) Team King of the Hill