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Seth, You might want to post on the Champoeg.com forums. I see that AlisonAndy has spot A30 available to the fist taker that posts on the forums.

I own a Legend and a 60CS. I rarely use the Legend anymore, except as a backup, or if I take the kids or introducing someone to geocaching for the first time. Preference for the 60CS is due to: 1. More reliable reception in the areas that I cache the most (Western Washington) 2. Color screen 3. More memory for maps 4. Geocaching mode 5. Battery life 6. Autorouting I also have the tide tables loaded so I use the 60CS for planning fishing trips.

Thanks to all for the congrats! Also wanted to point out that Slinger91 hit his 600th find during the Wenatchee Cache Machine!

I did Philadelphia to Seattle in 3 days. Seventeen+ hours a day, no Uhaul, but I did it solo. Thank goodness for the time changes and summer daylight hours. Day one - Philly to Madison, day two- Madison to Wixaub, MT, day 3 - Wixaub to Everett. I don't recommend this itinerary to anyone.

I think this link may help you find what you're looking for. I do have to say that I don't think there will be much time for caching if you plan to go from Detroit to Seattle in a weekend!

You'll want to use City Select so you can take advantage of the autorouting features of the Legend C. You won't be able to autoroute on the GPS with Metro Guide.

I used the name of the small town where I grew up.

If you're willing to drive a bit and want a special cache with a memorable ending, then I would suggest Slinger91's Half Moon Cache. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

My son and I are doing Mt. Pilchuck on Saturday. We'll be hitting the trail at about 10am if you'd like to join us.

I have two packs that I use. I purchased both at REI. One is a Kelty Redwing ($65 on sale). It is "hydration compatible" which means it doesn't come with a reservoir included, so I purchased a Platypus 3 liter model separately. I've been happy with this configuration and it works well when hiking with my two boys, since the pack is on the large side for a day-hike pack at 2900 cubic inches. They seem to enjoy the trip better if I do all of the carrying. This pack is big enough for an overnight trip. My other pack is smaller and gets used when I go solo or sans rugrats. It's an REI Cascade model and comes with a Nalgene bladder ($85). I believe it carries about 1450 cubic inches. Both packs are comfortable when fully loaded. I stay cooler with the Cascade model, probably due to its smaller size, but the Kelty keeps its contents drier if you encounter a rain shower while on the trail. The reservoirs themselves have their own advantages. I like the bite valve better on the Nalgene model but like the "Ziploc" opening of the Platypus. You can probably find a pack cheaper elsewhere, but I found these packs to be a good way to spend my REI dividend! Both can be found on the REI website.

Just ordered 10

Just one other thought that may help - I 'follow road' until I get out of the car and then I 'recalculate' to 'off road' . You do this by hitting menu from the compass screen and selecting recalculate. You'll need to have your routing setup set to "prompted" to get the on road/off road choices. Good luck!

I had the same problem with my 60 CS - until I remembered that I needed to calibrate the compass. You'll need to calibrate the compass every time you change the batteries. Also, to change the settings for when the compass 'kicks in' do the following: Hit Menu button twice Select Setup icon Select Heading icon Settings are located at bottom of screen with options for "Switch to compass heading when below: __ mph for more than __ seconds" The blanks represent the settings you define. Default is 10 mph for more than 90 seconds.

Just my .02 cents, but I would prefer that the current design not be altered to include a reference to the WSGA. There seem to be quite a few folks interested in purchasing Washington state coins that are not members of the WSGA, whether they live in Washington or elsewhere. A non-WSGA labeled coin may be more appealing to a wider audience. That being said, I have no issue with the WSGA managing the financial end of the coin ordering, purchase and distribution as part of their charter to promote geocaching within the state.

Count me in for 10.

J.P. with a GPS? I agree with EGH. Gertrude on the other hand.....

I used my Legend to find over 200 caches. If you make the Legend your choice you won't be disappointed! I've never used a Magellan, but their owners seem happy with them.

Have to cast my vote for my 60 CS. Started out with a Legend.

I have this working on my 60CS with City Select v5. City Select itself doesn't contain the tide info, you need to download the tide data from the Garmin site.

I've always used track up on my Legend and now with my 60CS. Just seems easier for me to head straight for the cache with the track pointed towards the top of the screen.

I just got my 60 CS today. I tried this and my unit shut down on the first test. I haven't been able to it to repeat this though. Weird.

I got this same package at Costco over a year ago. I've been very happy with the purchase. I've used them for caching, hunting and a family trip to Disney World.

No puzzles or anything, so in that respect, it's pretty sraight foreward. The difficulty, in my mind anyway, is once you leave highway 6. Logging roads in North Pacific County can be really confusing.(even if you know them) Then if you go during the week, there is a ton of log truck traffic to deal with. As far as speacialized epuipment, you need a 4x4, or atleast a 4x2 with really good tires. And if you hike it alone, bring a cell phone and a good jacket. It sounds like you go really well prepared Criminal. But so many folks go underprepared. So I guess my 5/5 rating is more to catch peoples attention more than anything. http://www.pdxgeocaching.com Regarding special equipment, if anyone plans to do this cache mid-week, I would recommend a CB radio. All of the log truck drivers use CB and the CB channels they are on are posted along the logging roads. They use it to let each other know when they're about to go down a steep hill when loaded so that uphill traffic can yield. The last thing any geocacher will want is to meet a loaded logging truck in this situation. There are many steep hills in this part of Pacific County. Best advice is to wait for a weekend.

quote:Originally posted by slinger91: quote:Originally posted by Criminal:Success! We logged one cache and had a wet but great time. I've got one http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=41944 for you. http://www.pdxgeocaching.com Slinger, I've had that one on my watch list for forever. Just haven't been successful in recruiting family members to go with me during the few weekends I'm in Raymond, since I don't think this is one to do alone. Maybe a Criminal-style cache machine is the best way to get it done. Maybe do the Olympia Cache Machine on January 3 and the Ten Peak cache machine on January 4?