DanTh3Man
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I haven't been caching long but so far my biggest issue is with people who are active on the site but don't respond to messages. The caches in my area are logged very infrequently (most have the last find sometime in the middle of 2013)and there are some that seem like they should be obvious but I can't find them. I send a message to the last active user that found that cache and ask "Do you remember if XX land mark was at YY cache" and never even get a simple No.
Or just maybe the view of those you message is that geocaching is a game based on hunting for containers using your own effort and skills - not a game based on asking someone who knows where it is to tell you where it is.
Personally I don't mind a DNF and will often go out multiple times to nail a tricky cache - especially if I know it's there because others are finding it between my visits. For me, being told precisely where to look would defeat the whole idea of the game - may as well just take a walk.
If you read my post you would see that I'm not asking for the location of the container, I am asking if the terrain has changed in such a way that the cache may be gone. This cache http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC3H6VG_spencer-tucker?guid=937556fd-c0dd-4657-be35-60e94e36a5bf for example. It is pretty obvious where the cache should be but the object looks new so there is a good chance the cache is gone.
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I haven't been caching long but so far my biggest issue is with people who are active on the site but don't respond to messages. The caches in my area are logged very infrequently (most have the last find sometime in the middle of 2013)and there are some that seem like they should be obvious but I can't find them. I send a message to the last active user that found that cache and ask "Do you remember if XX land mark was at YY cache" and never even get a simple No.
Did you make sure the "I want to send my email..." was still checked (the default) when you sent it?
- I received two similar in the past two weeks.
Neither included their email address, as evidenced by the "no reply" address in the header.
I'd help out and respond (if I remember where it is). Least they could do was leave an address.
I'm not searching them too...
I believe so but I will be sure to double check next time. Thank you for the tip.
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So I am thinking of placing a multi that will lead cachers from the north eastern part of my province to the north western part of the province. I travel this route a couple times a year so I would be able to do maintenance, I also don't think it will be found all that often so maintenance shouldn't be much of an issue.
I would appreciate input on:
1. Are there issues with placing a multi that spans 1000km (as long as it is stated in the description)?
2. How difficult should I be looking to make the hides?
3. I am thinking of getting a new Etrex 20 or similar and using that as a FTF prize but I don't want it to get muggled. To counter this I am thinking of putting a code in the final cache that the finder can email to me and I will mail them the FTF prize. Seem reasonable?
Any input you want to provide will be appreciated.
Are you hoping people will make the journey specifically to find your cache, or just to appeal to people who are making the journey anyway?
If it's for people who travel that way anyway then unless it's a popular route it seems that you'll get the people who do make the trip finding the cache, then it will sit there unloved. If you're hoping people will make the journey to find your cache, it's a huge distance to travel for a single smiley.
Personally if I thought a cache was going to be truly epic I'd cover 100-200km to find it. Personally a cache that covered 1000km is something I'd put straight on the ignore list if it was anywhere near me. It's just too far to be making a special trip, so unless I was going to make the journey anyway I would be reluctant to pay the price (in time not to mention fuel etc) for the sake of one cache. If the CO was known for hiding spectacularly epic caches I may consider making the trip with a few others to split costs/driving time etc, but I'd want to be pretty sure that we wouldn't get 2/3 of the way through to find a stage missing, or get to the end to find a soggy film pot.
In my mind the target for this cache would be people that way (or close to it) anyways. It is a pretty popular route for people to take in the summer to get to good fishing spots so there are quite a few people that make the trip.
I would also be OK if it sat unfound for a long time. A big part of this for me is just to get out and find cool locations for the different stages.
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I think it's a really interesting idea. The first challenge that comes to my mind is maintenance. A cache you checked on today could go missing tomorrow. Like others have said, leading people along a route where they collect information from existing things (e.g. historical markers) might be a way to work on that. One example (though all the waypoints are in walking distance) is the cache Victorian Bellefonte.
To tempt folks into such a time intensive hide, I'd make sure it is a good experience or tells a good story, that seekers really get something above and beyond just a smiley for their effort.
And like Semper said, safe parking places are key! Though one thing I've loved about traveling the highways in BC is that there are a lot of pull offs and primitive rest areas.
If you'd like to give such a big ticket item as an FTF, I would have a slip of paper in the final with your contact information (email address is fine) so the FTF could contact you and you could perhaps send them their prize.
Good luck!
I agree with all of your points. If/when I do this I will put a paper with a code that FTF can send in to claim their prize.
I suppose it depends on which province- I'd never do that in Saskatchewan, I'd fall asleep from boredom and wake up in Alberta without crashing into anything. *End Saskatchewan joke.
Now BC-That would be cool. I'd probably never get to do it, but if I was there I would...
This is definitely going to be in BC. The cache will begin on the eastern side of the Rockies and end up on an inlet off the Pacific.
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Personally, I think this might be a bit too ambitious for your first hide. I suggest you start out with a Traditional closer to home so you can get a feel for cache ownership. Once you've seen what can happen with your hides, you might be able to make your multi even better. That's just my personal opinion, though, and you can certainly go ahead if you feel confident you can do so.
BTW, how northwest are you thinking? A long distance multi like you propose would get very few finds anyway, but northwestern BC is pretty remote and would limit the number of finds even further. Are you talking Alaska Highway-ish, or even farther west toward the Tatshenshini?
Thanks for the input. At this point everything is entirely conceptual and wouldn't be happening for a bit.
I suppose North-Central would be a more accurate description. The final would be in the Kitimat-Terrace area.
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So I am thinking of placing a multi that will lead cachers from the north eastern part of my province to the north western part of the province. I travel this route a couple times a year so I would be able to do maintenance, I also don't think it will be found all that often so maintenance shouldn't be much of an issue.
I would appreciate input on:
1. Are there issues with placing a multi that spans 1000km (as long as it is stated in the description)?
2. How difficult should I be looking to make the hides?
3. I am thinking of getting a new Etrex 20 or similar and using that as a FTF prize but I don't want it to get muggled. To counter this I am thinking of putting a code in the final cache that the finder can email to me and I will mail them the FTF prize. Seem reasonable?
Any input you want to provide will be appreciated.
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This thread should have been called "What Soaks Your Log?"
I haven't been caching long but so far my biggest issue is with people who are active on the site but don't respond to messages. The caches in my area are logged very infrequently (most have the last find sometime in the middle of 2013)and there are some that seem like they should be obvious but I can't find them. I send a message to the last active user that found that cache and ask "Do you remember if XX land mark was at YY cache" and never even get a simple No.
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I'd like to introduce a group of people to geocaching at an upcoming event I'm hosting. I currently use the paid GC app on my iphone but I do have a dedicated GPS unit as well. I'm sure the people will have various devices so I'm looking for reviews and tips on apps and how to get started.
What free apps would be suitable to get people started? Can people search for caches within these apps?
The place I'm hosting my event has about 8 traditional caches. Is it a good idea to just print out the coordinates of all 8 caches and give everyone all the coordinates? We would all be searching in one group but I'd like everyone to follow along as we go from cache to cache.
Are the caches yours?
If not, do you have permission from the cache owner?
May be easier to hide some temporary caches of your own (you can provide printouts with coordinates)which means they can be closer together.
(Cache owners may not be happy with a group of muggles/new cachers finding their caches...)
So as a new cacher I now need permission from CO's before I am able to find their caches?
To me this seems counter productive if the goal is to get new people into the game. I understand that there are concerns that they will trash the cache or whatever but I kind of assume the OP will be keeping an eye on things and teaching the group what is/is not acceptable.
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I've got the Etrex 20 and I love it. It is reasonably accurate and because it is not a touch screen I can actually see it in the daylight. I've seen them going for as low as $150.
The one feature I wish it had is a way to lock the unit so that buttons don't accidentally get pushed when it is sitting in your pocket.
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I find that the more clean and tidy my caches are with nice swag, the more nice swag gets left (along with the trash!) If I'm out caching I always have my swag bag with me and will generally add swag if the cache is large enough and is dry. My swag bag contains items that are fun for kids or useful for adults like a puncture repair kit or something. It doesn't generally cost much but it's all new and all in little resealable bags to keep it clean and dry.
I would leave swag more often than I do - my pet hate is finding a tiny cache somewhere that a bigger cache would easily fit. I love to leave something fun or useful, especially for an interesting hide but often the cache is too small. I think smaller caches encourage trash - they're often the ones with nothing in other than a couple of stones. If you find a good sized clean cache, somehow it makes me think it's more deserving of better swag although that's not necessarily the case.
I like the Favourite points for favourite caches and I'd love to see up a "Thumbs Up" system for cachers who leave great feedback, who help out with cache maintenance such as leaving spare paper where a log is full (perhaps the CO has a option to mark the cache as PLEASE LEAVE CACHE AS FOUND or CACHE MAINTENANCE WELCOME) or for those cachers who leave good swag or drop a handful of TBs.
I love to receive favourite points for my caches and in return, I like to keep them in good condition to encourage more favourite points. Perhaps a "Thumbs Up" system would encourage more responsible caching?
I think this is an excellent idea. I haven't done any repairs to caches (I only recently started finding them) but most of them in my area are pretty old, with the most recent finds being last year so they could use a bit of help. After reading this topic I think I will start cleaning them out and adding some swag.
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Hi Everyone
I recently moved to Chetwynd (going to be moving to Taylor/Fort St John in August) and I recently started getting into GeoCaching. There are quite a few caches around the area so there must be more cachers out there.
My girlfriend came up here with me and we haven't really met all that many people yet so I was thinking geocaching might be a good way to get us out and meeting people.
Anyone out there interested in going hunting with use sometime?
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Well , I was about to post a similar thread so I'll add to this one.
I cache with a backpack , its got many pockets amd zipper to play with and its known as " The Cache Bag"
Here's what I carry so far ( most carry items are from experiences)
1. Ink stamp
2. Pens and pencils
3. Swag from Oriental trading ( we love leaving swag)
4. Iphone (soon to upgrade to etrex)
5. Ziplocs (CITO) and to replace worn bags in caches)
6. First aid (band aid/ neosporin)
7. Batteries
8. Leather glove for dadgum stickers bushes
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Ok cachers . What would you put in spaces 9-12
I just picked up the eTrex 20, you won't be disappointed. It's geocaching features are quite good and the lack of a touch screen means you can actually see it in the daylight.
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The cache is at a picnic site on a beach so it is feasible that it could have been muggled when the weather started to warm up in May.
At any rate I plan on going back and hope for a different result. Thanks for all of the input.