Groleau

Geocaching is a game. I think the great thing about caching is that there is something for everyone. I'm not too crazy about puzzles simply because when I'm ready to geocache, I don't want to sit at home head scratching. I like tough caches that require sweat... this is just me. Thanks for the thought tho

I just came back from St. John. Found most of them on the island... I think 4 or 5. If you hide a cache, you have to be able to maintain it... can you? Groleau

I think some of the hardest caches are in trees. Some of the caches are high enough that technical equiptment is required, upping the difficulty rating

I've found several caches on islands. I have a friend who lives on a lake with several large floating islands. Yes, they move around depending on wind direction and strength. I think one of the basic rules of gps technology is the ability to pin point a place on land... what happens if the land moves? Pretty cool I think

I have a cache on my property. Living in Maine affords some acres. I have 45, with a small swamp in the back forty. I placed a cache there only available in the winter. Summer its too wet. I've had lots of fun with it... take a look GC104BG

With so much knowlege out there in the cyberspace, I'm looking for some interesting geocache ideas. Do you know of any very cool caches you have seen or found? One cacher in my area hid caches in each intersection of long lat lines in the state of Maine... I think that is pretty nice. Can you help me? Thanks... Groleau

In my humble opinion, You are the expert with so many caches to your name. Perhaps you could dream up some new hides. I've been caching for several years now with only 55 hides. I'm now looking to hide caches in trees using technical tree climbing techniques. This opens up a whole new area of interest.

I often geocache sans gps with just map and compass. I have topo mapping software for my map. I try to find a landmark, tower, etc. on the map which is also on the ground. Using a compass bearing, and pacing(65 right foot steps= 1 pace. 65 paces = 100 meters) you can get pretty close. Try it, it adds a new dimension to the sport.

What happens when the steripen fails? Last year my son was two days into a nine day hiking trip when his pen failed. After several minutes of panic, and pen tapping, it turned back on. He vows never to go into the woods with a battery powered water filter...too risky

Inkwell thanks for pointing out this cache of Dr. Evils... Its priceless, Groleau

I think the great thing about geocaching is there is something for everyone. I've been caching for several years and have pretty low numbers. I love hiding difficult caches: up here in Maine, some of the caches can take the better part of the day to get to. I tend to rate them 2/4 in difficulty... hard to get to but not too tuff to find. Something for everyone.

I love geocaching. I also do technical tree climbing using ropes, ascenders,carabiners etc. My question is: should I put some caches in trees if its limits many fellow geocaches? Is this fair, and am I being elitist? The caches would only be available to folks who have the equipment and knowledge. The rating would probably be a 4 or 5. I've set out many caches, but never in trees. What do you think?

I have a pair, I think they are great. Saved from falling many times.

I use the satellite image, and a compass if necessary. Don't own an altimeter or GPS. I guess it would be harder for most people but I've been using a map compass for Orienteering for years so it's probably easier for me than figuring out how the gps works. Edscott, I'am impressed with your technique sans gps. Keep up the good work. Some day I hope to have as many finds without the gps. Thanks, Groleau

Any folks out there trying to find caches without a gps ( I have one). It adds a new level of difficulty to the game