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Yeah back then there were no TFTC's or other acronyms and people actually would write an entry into the logbook.

Get a Jeep and head out to Colorado for the next annual Geocaching/4x4 Event. You can drag wimseyguy with you. This guy is a travelbug but you really do not want him. He is the award for the person who damages their vehicle the most during the 4x4 runs. He is only passed on at the 4x4 events. Geocaching, 4 wheeling and camping!

Glad to see this thread getting dusted off.

OH! You mean like the way geocaching was meant to be played? <Glances off in the distance to reflect on the good ol days of geocaching>

Wow! That's quite a route and looks fun. I love road trips and geocaching. My preferred method is to abandon the Interstate system and use the hiways and back roads. See Americana as it use to be. Go into the smaller towns and stop at local cafes and eateries. When it comes to geocaching, I shotgun the PQ's in the general are that I plan to go. This may seem a bit bulky with info but at that point I am not bound to a particular route. I set the GPS to avoid Interstates and set a waypoint to "goto" and let spontaneity rule the day. Of course it is a bit hard to do if you need to keep a schedule but the reward is seeing things that you didn't plan. I know I didn't answer your question above but seeing somebody prep for a roadtrip makes me envious. I notice that you have Mingo on your "to do" list. Good deal! We did find, With Much Appreciation on our way back from attending a 10 year event in 'Bama. Not really an overwhelming cache in the overall scheme of geocaching but still a find in "Small Town, USA" that memorializes their veterans.

It's no joke, BUT, real platinum members do not and will not say that they are platinum members. It is all very hush-hush. It is a sub part of the "cache-inati" society. One hint is to look for the secret hand sign.

I love how people "justify" claiming a find when it is not there.

Avalanche in Breckenridge

That!

It amazes me how the OP will state something then it is (for the most part) the same forum regulars that will argue and hack over what is right and wrong and the OP has not bothered yet to repost again. This is not the first time this type of thing has happened.

Here is a bookmark of Colorado Ski Area caches by climbstuff.

I think it is just part of the name. Not a specific type or series.

"Got link?"

From the Hide a Cache guidelines: Apparently they check the 'Read Guidelines' box and didn't really read them.

He kinda looks like Snoogans.

notice the apostrophe. That's important! "D'OH!" is a contraction of "DUH! OH!" Let's use proper grammar here! Make it DOH number 1.

Great attitude! If more people did that then Geocaching would remain the awesome sport it once was. "The language of location" and "All you need is a GPS and a sense of adventure". I don't that think by "location" and "adventure" they meant dumpsters behind the local 7-Eleven. You're right, they didn't. By "language of location" they meant the coordinate system. It's a language that we all use to describe a specific location of a cache to each other. Why do people insist that by using the word "location" Jeremy was somehow secretly trying to convey that caches should be placed in a location that meets certain criteria? From an early (2000) version of this website: "Geocaching is just like real estate - location, location, location! ... Ultimately you'll want to place a cache in a place that is unique in some way. The big reward for geocachers, other than finding the cache itself, is the location. A prime camping spot, great viewpoint, unusual location, etc. are all good places to hide a cache. Some examples - Any historical location, old war bunkers, ghost towns, near old train tracks, islands, scenic park trails, etc. " He wasn't trying to secretly convey it, he was outright stating it. 'zactly!!!

You're coming from the insular world of academics, in a field that is race-conscious. You talk about it, study it, and write about it. Race is not a part of geocaching. It's a (usually) individual sport where, as others have pointed, you can go a long time without meeting another Geocacher. Race is irrelevant to what we do in our hobby/sport/obsession. Frankly, if there is an under representation of a particular group in this hobby/sport/obsession you're asking the question of the wrong people - the geocachers. To get an answer to your question you'd need to ask those who AREN"T geocacher's for your answer. We aren't going to know the answer, even if the supposition is true. All we could do is speculate, just as yourself. ^^^That^^^ Well put

Way to back out of a thread that you started. Why not ask for it to be closed? I think you will find that most geocachers do not care what a persons race is. Nor do the care what their sexual orientation is. Or hair length... or anything else. I am sure that you thought that you had good intentions starting this thread. I think the point is, by response of the people, it matters not. Again, have fun and celebrate the diversity of geocaching.

Says the guy with the Rubiks Cube avatar.

Why does that bother you? Define minority. The USA is quite diverse in different races. In other countries, there may not be as much. I apologize for not being clear. For the first statement you cite, when I said "and this bothers me a little," I was referring to the previous sentence. So what I mean is, "The fact that non-Caucasians don't Geocache bothers me a little." If your question remains, this bothers me because I think it's an activity that could be enjoyed by all. So why isn't it? As to your second question, "minority" in this case refers to racial minorities, which in the United States has historically been anyone who is non-White or of Western European descent. I hope this clarifies. Explain this to my hispanic wife, who's family aka familia, has been on this continent long before most other familes ever thought of coming to the "new world". Again the USA has a lot to offer. One of which is diversity as I mentioned before and it is probably time to throw the "Race" card out. Goodness... I apologize for pushing buttons. I didn't define the term "minority." I'm using it in the manner that it's typically used in the United States. I disagree strongly with throwing out the "race card." I think differences among individuals are fascinating, and should be cherished, not ignored. Please, don't misunderstand me--I wish that everyone could get along in perfect harmony in our world. But I think we should celebrate cultural (and racial) differences as well. But let's get back on topic: why are Geocachers predominantly light-skinned? "Light Skinned". Even though my wife is hispanic, she is very light skinned. Lighter than me. I think you need more clarification of minority/caucasion/light skinned. Just enjoy the sport and have fun trying not to dissect it.

Why does that bother you? Define minority. The USA is quite diverse in different races. In other countries, there may not be as much. I apologize for not being clear. For the first statement you cite, when I said "and this bothers me a little," I was referring to the previous sentence. So what I mean is, "The fact that non-Caucasians don't Geocache bothers me a little." If your question remains, this bothers me because I think it's an activity that could be enjoyed by all. So why isn't it? As to your second question, "minority" in this case refers to racial minorities, which in the United States has historically been anyone who is non-White or of Western European descent. I hope this clarifies. Explain this to my hispanic wife, who's family aka familia, has been on this continent long before most other familes ever thought of coming to the "new world". Again the USA has a lot to offer. One of which is diversity as I mentioned before and it is probably time to throw the "Race" card out.

Why does that bother you? Define minority. The USA is quite diverse in different races. In other countries, there may not be as much.

Sorry to hear of your loss. I too know the feeling of my companion passing away just a few short months ago. Jessie loved to cache and get up to the mountains.

Scatman Crothers