+JoGPS Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 The requirements are ready to be emailed out for those wanting to host the worlds largest geocaching event. Please send the name of your Geocaching organizations, and contact person that attended at lease one Geowoodstock. Email Address: JoGPS@AOL.com We plan to announce the location in 30 to 45 days or less so the planning can begin This thread only pertains to future Geowoodstocks locations, not for anything else. If you are not wanting to host it please start new thread. Link to comment
+Team Maddie UK Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Would it be feasible for Geowoodstock to be held outside the USA? Or would the travel requirements be too prohibitive for most USA residents? We would love to invite folks from over there to attend a 'mega' event here in the UK. We are planning one for next year in a particularly nice part of 'the old country' and would love to see some of you guys make it over. If we could somehow 'coordinate' ( ) our efforts maybe it could be fun. Martin, Lynn and Maddie (Team Maddie UK) Link to comment
+9Key Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 would the travel requirements be too prohibitive for most USA$1500 US for two round trip tickets and an 11 hour flight from Dallas to London. Way out of my range. Link to comment
markandlynn Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 would the travel requirements be too prohibitive for most USA$1500 US for two round trip tickets and an 11 hour flight from Dallas to London. Way out of my range. Who is that with gold plated airlines ?? most expensive ive found so far is $1093 cheapest $336 and that was with my usual flight search site.. Link to comment
+Henki Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 I couldn't get a quote for next May, but using July of this year, the best price I got from New Orleans to London is $1,185.00 per person. Link to comment
+Turtle3863 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 would the travel requirements be too prohibitive for most USA$1500 US for two round trip tickets and an 11 hour flight from Dallas to London. Way out of my range. Who is that with gold plated airlines ?? most expensive ive found so far is $1093 cheapest $336 and that was with my usual flight search site.. I have been to all 4 geowoodstocks . I lived in Northfolk for 4 years and would love to visit again but probably could not afford a trip to the UK, but that is not the point here. If you have an organization that is interested and you have a member who has attended at least one Geowoodstock you should request the information through JoGPS's e-mail and see what the requirement are. Everyone who puts in a request should be welcome to apply. Good luck to all who apply. You will have large shoes to fill. Link to comment
+Team Maddie UK Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 I have been to all 4 geowoodstocks . I lived in Northfolk for 4 years and would love to visit again but probably could not afford a trip to the UK, but that is not the point here. If you have an organization that is interested and you have a member who has attended at least one Geowoodstock you should request the information through JoGPS's e-mail and see what the requirement are. Everyone who puts in a request should be welcome to apply. Good luck to all who apply. You will have large shoes to fill. Thanks Turtle and the others who repsonded to my post. It really was a case of putting out a feeler to see if many from over there would be interested. Obviously, it would be a large expense as it would be for most of us over here in Europe to travel over there, and we appreciate that. Wouldn't it be great though if we could organise some sort of event on, maybe a two or four yearly basis, that brought us all together occasionally; The Geo-Olympics perhaps? Also, we had wondered about holding simultaneous events around the world linked by webcams etc. These could be on a more frequent basis as they would not have the more expensive need for overseas travel etc. Just a few ideas... (straw men, I think is the chosen buis-speak) Martin Link to comment
+Turtle3863 Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 (edited) Thanks Turtle and the others who repsonded to my post. It really was a case of putting out a feeler to see if many from over there would be interested. Obviously, it would be a large expense as it would be for most of us over here in Europe to travel over there, and we appreciate that. Wouldn't it be great though if we could organise some sort of event on, maybe a two or four yearly basis, that brought us all together occasionally; The Geo-Olympics perhaps? Also, we had wondered about holding simultaneous events around the world linked by webcams etc. These could be on a more frequent basis as they would not have the more expensive need for overseas travel etc. Just a few ideas... (straw men, I think is the chosen buis-speak) Martin This sounds like a great idea; I would suggest that you open up a new thread on this in the Organized Geocaching section of the forum under a new topic for discussion. I for one would love to see what might come of this type discussion. Edited June 28, 2006 by Turtle3863 Link to comment
+Maingray Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I have been to all 4 geowoodstocks . I lived in Northfolk for 4 years and would love to visit again but probably could not afford a trip to the UK, but that is not the point here. If you have an organization that is interested and you have a member who has attended at least one Geowoodstock you should request the information through JoGPS's e-mail and see what the requirement are. Everyone who puts in a request should be welcome to apply. Good luck to all who apply. You will have large shoes to fill. Thanks Turtle and the others who repsonded to my post. It really was a case of putting out a feeler to see if many from over there would be interested. Obviously, it would be a large expense as it would be for most of us over here in Europe to travel over there, and we appreciate that. Wouldn't it be great though if we could organise some sort of event on, maybe a two or four yearly basis, that brought us all together occasionally; The Geo-Olympics perhaps? Also, we had wondered about holding simultaneous events around the world linked by webcams etc. These could be on a more frequent basis as they would not have the more expensive need for overseas travel etc. Just a few ideas... (straw men, I think is the chosen buis-speak) Martin Ditto, I think some form of crazy huge GeoGlobal event (separate to Geowoodstock) with a focus on international caching and collaboration (e.g. multi caches with clues in separate countries published on the same day) would be a very good idea. The central location would change every time the Event happened, but satellite events in other countries would happen. Link to comment
+TEAM 360 Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 (edited) GeoWorldstock Edited June 29, 2006 by TEAM 360 Link to comment
+Team Maddie UK Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 I have taken Turtle3863's suggestion and started a new topic to cover this discussion here. Apologies to JoGPS for almost hijacking the thread Martin Link to comment
+JoGPS Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 Apologies excepted, it is a cool concept Joe Link to comment
+Shop99er Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 While there is no way I could host it, (got my own events to handle), I would really like to see this head to the Pacific Northwest. Link to comment
+BomberJjr Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 No specific spot in mind at the moment, but I know that the geocachers of New England would support a Geowoodstock event very much. (A global event sounds awesome!) Link to comment
Jake - Team A.I. Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 I've tried a few searches, but I can only find listings for GW3 and GW4. I'm curious where GW1 and GW2 were held? Link to comment
+WCNUT & TATER Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 GW1 was held in Louisville, KY GW2 was in Nashville, TN We have attened all 4 and we hope it is going to a place where we haven't been yet. But Good Luck to all. It is a hard event to top year after year. Tater Link to comment
+MetroGT Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 How about somewhere nearest the geographic center of the USA? That way it's a "Central Location" Link to comment
Jake - Team A.I. Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 It seems like they have a loop started. Next stop... Southwest. Then Northwest and swing down to like Nebraska or something then over to New England. As for a Southwest locations... I recommend Arizona, Only if it's in February!! Link to comment
+NeverSummer Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 (edited) "How about somewhere nearest the geographic center of the USA? That way it's a "Central Location"" I like this idea...if we weigh in Hawaii and Alaska (assuming we're talking a US GWS5) it should be in north central California, right? I'm in! Edited July 6, 2006 by NeverSummer Link to comment
+FamilyDNA Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 There has been some discussion among RCGDS cachers about hosting here in Sacramento, CA area. I don't qualify as the "contact," never having attended a GW, but several locals I know have. I will mention this thread at our local event this Saturday. Link to comment
+MetroGT Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 "How about somewhere nearest the geographic center of the USA? That way it's a "Central Location"" I like this idea...if we weigh in Hawaii and Alaska (assuming we're talking a US GWS5) it should be in north central California, right? I'm in! Guess I should have specified the "lower 48"... That would put it somewhere near Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri intersection. Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 It seems like they have a loop started. Next stop... Southwest. Then Northwest and swing down to like Nebraska or something then over to New England. As for a Southwest locations... I recommend Arizona, Only if it's in February!! I like the idea of rotating it around! Las Vegas seems like a logical place to have it in the SW. Plenty of hotels and cheap tickets. Link to comment
+habu! Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I would seriously like to organize/coordinate the GW5 event either in San Diego/Southern California area, or even Las Vegas. There are dozens of locations to choose from. The only draw back about a Vegas location is the heat in the summer months... I have attended only one GW event, but I do course design for Playtime, Inc., and I have considerable experience as a project manager. I know I could get as much help as we needed from the caching community all over the Southwest. I can also draw from my caching contacts I have both across the US and in Germany. It would simply have to be the best Geowoodstock yet, or it would not be worth doing at all! habu! Link to comment
+9Key Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I would seriously like to organize/coordinate the GW5 Contact Joe, get the requirements, and assemble and submit a bid. Good luck! Link to comment
+habu! Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I would seriously like to organize/coordinate the GW5 Contact Joe, get the requirements, and assemble and submit a bid. Good luck! Done sir!! Link to comment
+TEAM 360 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I would seriously like to organize/coordinate the GW5 event either in San Diego/Southern California area, or even Las Vegas. There are dozens of locations to choose from. The only draw back about a Vegas location is the heat in the summer months... I have attended only one GW event, but I do course design for Playtime, Inc., and I have considerable experience as a project manager. I know I could get as much help as we needed from the caching community all over the Southwest. I can also draw from my caching contacts I have both across the US and in Germany. It would simply have to be the best Geowoodstock yet, or it would not be worth doing at all! habu! Why not have it in Vegas, in March? The location would be perfect for most everyone in the Southwest, including NV, AZ and Cali...and March wouldn't be too hot at all... Link to comment
+Damenace Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I would seriously like to organize/coordinate the GW5 event either in San Diego/Southern California area, or even Las Vegas. There are dozens of locations to choose from. The only draw back about a Vegas location is the heat in the summer months... I have attended only one GW event, but I do course design for Playtime, Inc., and I have considerable experience as a project manager. I know I could get as much help as we needed from the caching community all over the Southwest. I can also draw from my caching contacts I have both across the US and in Germany. It would simply have to be the best Geowoodstock yet, or it would not be worth doing at all! habu! Why not have it in Vegas, in March? The location would be perfect for most everyone in the Southwest, including NV, AZ and Cali...and March wouldn't be too hot at all... And Utah ! Link to comment
+habu! Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I would seriously like to organize/coordinate the GW5 event either in San Diego/Southern California area, or even Las Vegas. There are dozens of locations to choose from. The only draw back about a Vegas location is the heat in the summer months... I have attended only one GW event, but I do course design for Playtime, Inc., and I have considerable experience as a project manager. I know I could get as much help as we needed from the caching community all over the Southwest. I can also draw from my caching contacts I have both across the US and in Germany. It would simply have to be the best Geowoodstock yet, or it would not be worth doing at all! habu! Why not have it in Vegas, in March? The location would be perfect for most everyone in the Southwest, including NV, AZ and Cali...and March wouldn't be too hot at all... Vegas would be a fine location also. Maybe we could get a "group rate" at one of the hotels. I would still like to be part of the planning whatever location is chosen. This is an awesome event and one that needs to continue! Link to comment
+kklems Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 (edited) Vegas sounds like fun. But central to the US would be nice as well. How about Kansas City, KS? Large city in the middle of the country, tons of good caches, the airport has good fares for those flying (served by Southwest Air so that helps) etc. If course I would like for it to be in Nebraska since I live there but Kansas City would be easy for folk to get to, stay etc. Alternately St Louis is farther south but in the middle from the east and west. Edited July 13, 2006 by kklems Link to comment
+ZSandmann Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Denver, Colorado would get my vote. Link to comment
+TEAM 360 Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Vegas sounds like fun. But central to the US would be nice as well. How about Kansas City, KS? Yes...lemme see...Vegas or Kansas? Vegas or Kansas? Vegas or Kansas? Hmmmmmm..... OR Let me think, let me think.....hmmmm..... Link to comment
+LadeBear68 Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Any word on who has submitted bids for GW5? Link to comment
+Deliveryguy428 Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas....guess that would solve the problem with any moving caches...:-D Link to comment
+dr.clean Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 A coalition of experienced cachers (CCCooperAgency, GoldsnoopPA, dr.clean, MsKardiac) are currently working on a proposal to bring GW5 to the Northwest Pennsylvannia area (Erie and/or nearby counties) that would encompass geocaching groups from NWPA Geocachers, NEOGEO (NE Ohio), TRIGO (Pittsburgh), PAGA (Pittsburgh), Kinzua Cachers, NYGO (NW New York section) and OGA (Ontario Geocaching Association). We are currently sifting through possible venues and soliciting offers of support from the various groups in anticipation of putting together a proper proposal. It's nice to see all the interest from the west coast, however I think the travel distance presents a barrier for many of those who helped make this event what it is. We're not far from where it all began, have great cache density, terrain diversity, committed cachers and the experience/skill sets to meet and and hopefully exceed the standards set by previous GeoWoodstocks. Do we have a firm cutoff date for accepting applications at this point? Link to comment
+TEAM 360 Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 It's nice to see all the interest from the west coast, however I think the travel distance presents a barrier for many of those who helped make this event what it is. Wow. I guess that says it all, folks. Link to comment
+Damenace Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 It's nice to see all the interest from the west coast, however I think the travel distance presents a barrier for many of those who helped make this event what it is. We're not far from where it all began, have great cache density, terrain diversity, committed cachers and the experience/skill sets to meet and and hopefully exceed the standards set by previous GeoWoodstocks. Do we have a firm cutoff date for accepting applications at this point? So what are you saying that GW will never branch off outside of it's hemisphere because of the distance that the originators would have to travel ? Is there something that you know that we need to know ? I thought the pre-requisite was that you only had to attend a previous GW to qualify ? I find your statement as such that your request should be disqualified merely based on your comment . So the travel and distance for those that have attended don't mean anything? Just remember if it wasn't for those who travel to GW this event would be nothing . Link to comment
Jake - Team A.I. Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 So, GW4 being on the wrong side of the Mississippi River was just a fluke, and the event will never venture that far west again? I wish those limitations would have been included in the original post. I guess we west-coasters could organize "Cache-DEX" or "Geo-EXPO" for Vegas in the very early spring. Link to comment
+Deliveryguy428 Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Poster childs are setting it up...you do the math Link to comment
+LadeBear68 Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Poster childs are setting it up...you do the math ??? Link to comment
+9Key Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I'm glad to hear of a solid proposal instead of the "it should be here" posts. Not that there's anything wrong with those posts, but they won't have any affect on where the event takes place. Link to comment
+Brawny Bear Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I'm glad to hear of a solid proposal instead of the "it should be here" posts. Not that there's anything wrong with those posts, but they won't have any affect on where the event takes place. Any idea? I would like to get it on the calendar for next year. We will have our MOGA (Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure) in late March. BB Link to comment
+GEO*Trailblazer 1 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 MOGA GEOWOODSTOCK 5? Link to comment
+dr.clean Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I'm glad to hear of a solid proposal instead of the "it should be here" posts. Not that there's anything wrong with those posts, but they won't have any affect on where the event takes place. Any idea? I would like to get it on the calendar for next year. We will have our MOGA (Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure) in late March. BB I can't speak for any of the other groups bidding, but the NWPA Geocachers bid would be exclusively for the Memorial Day weekend to avoid interfering with the Midwest Geobash that commences around July 4th. Those are the only 2 dates available according to the bid specifications. Link to comment
+welch Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I'm glad to hear of a solid proposal instead of the "it should be here" posts. Not that there's anything wrong with those posts, but they won't have any affect on where the event takes place. I think it should be in Texas again. Those that attended all seemed to have a ball, and the really important people (those that plotted, planned, and pusshed the actual on ground event) are proven to already be in place . Link to comment
+JoGPS Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 I'm glad to hear of a solid proposal instead of the "it should be here" posts. Not that there's anything wrong with those posts, but they won't have any affect on where the event takes place. agree Link to comment
+9Key Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 think it should be in Texas again. Those that attended all seemed to have a ball, and the really important people (those that plotted, planned, and pusshed the actual on ground event) are proven to already be in place .Gosh, thanks welch! We'll pass this year. Maybe we'll bid again next year for a location near Houston or north of Fort Worth, but don't count on it. I think the volunteers and committee would lynch me if we did it again. Link to comment
+TrailGators Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 It's nice to see all the interest from the west coast, however I think the travel distance presents a barrier for many of those who helped make this event what it is. Wow. I guess that says it all, folks. If that's the way it is I'll just blow it off. It seems only fair to have the event move to each region. The organizers should also be rotated to ensure that that happens. Link to comment
+JoGPS Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 It's nice to see all the interest from the west coast, however I think the travel distance presents a barrier for many of those who helped make this event what it is. Wow. I guess that says it all, folks. If that's the way it is I'll just blow it off. It seems only fair to have the event move to each region. The organizers should also be rotated to ensure that that happens. Geowoodstock can be held anywhere in the world, is this not a worldwide sport ? The event organizers will never change only their numbers will increase by one each year Got our first proposal back today, waiting on several more, will keep ya’ll updated Joe Link to comment
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