+Winter in Idaho Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Does everyone put up there GPS and pick up the remote for the TV? Or are there GeoCachers that brave the elements? I was curious watching the snow fly outside my warm study typing out this post. I was hoping to try but with caches hidden so well, and me only finding 3 so far. I would think it pretty futile to try. Just ask'n Quote
+emurock Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 I am the kind geocacher who will brave the elements. Quote
+Team GPSaxophone Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Here in the high country we just bundle up a bit more. It helps to have a hiking staff (or stick) to poke through the snow. When you hear a "thud" you know you've found the cache. Most experienced cachers will make some extra tracks in the snow so the next cacher (or muggle) can't just follow the footprints to the cache. Quote
+Renegade Knight Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Snowshoes and an army shovel. A hiking stick makes a handy probe. Not every cache can be found in the winter, but a lot can be. Quote
+Road Rabbit Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 What exactly is this 'snow' that you speak of? I can't recall seeing any around here? Quote
+Woodlit Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 As mentioned, a poking stick is key. And snow gaiters Quote
+Juicepig Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 I always read the hint before I go out for the snowbelt caches. As we are just east of Lake Huron, it is not uncommon to be walking over a meter of snow along the trails. If the cache hint says its under a log it is very unlikely you will find a log, let alone a cache. Always bring snowshoes (mine have stayed in my car all summer!), you will save youself alot of energy. Also bring a BFL, as you will probably be out in the dark very shortly. Quote
+The Cheeseheads Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Just gotta watch out for those snow ticks. Quote
+viking66 Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Caching through the snow is the way to go! Quote
+BlueDeuce Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) As far as I'm concerned looking for a cache in snow is no different then when it's covered in leaves. There just something about walking a snow covered trail, seeing tracks of rabbits, birds and the occasional fox, stopping and listening to the quiet. Summer in my opinion is the least best time to go caching. (At least around here) Edited November 30, 2006 by BlueDeuce Quote
+viking66 Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) Ive 'unintentionally' followed a previous cachers tracks to an FTF potential once... Seconds aren't bad. So dont discount snow caching, it has bebefits too. Edited November 30, 2006 by viking66 Quote
+Team LaLonde Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 As someone who lives in a region that gets an average of 200+ inches of snowfall every winter, I say "Keep On Cachin'!". Ten Great Things About Winter Caching 1. There are fewer muggles. 2. Get rid of those unwanted Christmas gifts by marking them as 'swag'. 3. Sometimes you can follow the tracks right to the cache. 4. Better yet, follow your tracks back to the car. 5. The bears are hibernating. 6. No leaves on the trees to interfere with your reception. 7. Television is only broadcasting reruns anyway. 8. Try a new winter sport like snowshoeing or XC skiing. 9. No bugs! 10. Snowball fight with other cachers trying to nab your FTF! Quote
+Woodlit Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Metal detector? Now thats using your dome! Good thinking. Quote
+The Cheeseheads Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Snow ticks? They're everywhere this year. Quote
+Team Christiansen Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Caching through the snow is the way to go! Caching through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh; O'er the fields we go laughing all the way. Quote
+Sioneva Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 This is my first year caching in a snow zone... I'm scared of the snow ticks. Mommie! Quote
KGunner Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Less people out=better time to cache. Snow is fun to do anything in, I plan to do some in the snow this weekend. Quote
+baloo&bd Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 This is my first year caching in a snow zone... I'm scared of the snow ticks. Mommie! The s-ticks are fairly harmless. It's the snowsnakes you need to worry about. Quote
+VeryLost Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Snow ticks? They're everywhere this year. I hear they carry Appalachian Striped Coyote Flu. Get your shots before you venture out! Quote
+BlueDeuce Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Snow ticks? They're everywhere this year. I hear they carry Appalachian Striped Coyote Flu. Get your shots before you venture out! I hear they may have to cancel Christmas. Quote
+VeryLost Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 I hear they may have to cancel Christmas. You know, so long as I still get the days off, I wouldn't mind. Anything to avoid shopping this time of year! Quote
+dguyellison Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 I can't wait for snowcaching. I find the game more enjoyable with more challenges to overcome. Quote
+IV_Warrior Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 I found my first 3 caches on Christmas Eve 2002. Just because there's snow out there doesn't mean a newbie can't find caches. Other than the sometimes increased difficulty of finding the cache under the snow, it's the best caching time of the year. No ticks, mosquitoes , snakes, etc. Quote
+halffast Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 I will have to get out my metal detector and try this snow caching.Maybe I had better invest in some snow shoes to.I like the idea of following my tracks back to my truck. Quote
+NotThePainter Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 You don't take photos like these in the summer! Quote
+jeff-trex Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 I cache all year round. either using shoeshoes skis or snowmobile . Plus there is no bears, bugs, poison ivy, a lack of muggles, etc, etc.... The snow adds for that extra bit of challenge on some caches. snow sometimes adds a few stars to a terrain rating. night caching in the snow geodogs love the snow more importantly canoe only caches turn in to hike into caches when the lakes freeze. Quote
+The Jester Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 Snow ticks? They're everywhere this year. Also look out for the Ice Worms. Quote
+Team GPSaxophone Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 You don't take photos like these in the summer! You can in Colorado Quote
+Klatch Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 This snow caching is all well and good until they plow the snow up around the light poles. Quote
+Juicepig Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 Tundra the best! Hint - beside the ice Quote
+grueinthedark Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 Snow ticks? They're everywhere this year. Also look out for the Ice Worms. I dont worry about them- usally the snow snakes eat them before they become a problem. Quote
+The Jester Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 Snow ticks? They're everywhere this year. Also look out for the Ice Worms. I dont worry about them- usally the snow snakes eat them before they become a problem. Not around here! The worms live in solid (?) ice, the snakes in the softer snow. www.nichols.edu/departments/Glacier/iceworm.htm Quote
+Sioneva Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 Well, no snow in this zone yet, but I hit the Cabela's. All primed to go now, I have my thermal underwear to put under my jeans, my big warm hat, my gloves, etc. etc. etc. It's called overkill, but it's better then freezing! Quote
+KKTH3 Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 What happens in the snow zones, stays in the snow zones! Let the caching be your alibi. Quote
Mr.Yuck Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 more importantly canoe only caches turn in to hike into caches when the lakes freeze. This is true!!!! Two of the older Canoe only caches near me have many winter finders. Might even try that stunt myself this winter. This will be my 4th winter of caching, and only the 1st was what is considered a "normal" winter around here, with a foot or more of snowpack from late December thru March. Believe me, even some of the easiest caches had their degree of difficulty increased tenfold. Then again, maybe it's just because I was a newbie Quote
+viking66 Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 Does anyone have a recipe for roasted snow ticks they'd like to share? something so rare must be a delicacy! Quote
+Team Laxson Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 (edited) You don't take photos like these in the summer! ...snip! You can in Colorado Taken June 11th, 2006 at this cache. We were the First finders in 2006. Snow run-off below the cache site. This is an awesome area. Edited December 2, 2006 by Team Laxson Quote
+sacred6 Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 Does everyone put up there GPS and pick up the remote for the TV? Or are there GeoCachers that brave the elements? I was curious watching the snow fly outside my warm study typing out this post. I was hoping to try but with caches hidden so well, and me only finding 3 so far. I would think it pretty futile to try. Just ask'n I have no clue. Quote
+tomfuller & Quill Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 Check out the pictures for Baked Ham (GCK0XZ) for February 28. Posted by Chubby Forest Monkey. Yes,that is me digging under the right rock but not finding the cache. As I stated in my DNF log, this cache is really a 4.5/4.5 when there is no snow. I highly recommend Logscaler caches to anyone caching in Oregon. Quote
+Bad_CRC Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 I dont worry about them- usally the snow snakes eat them before they become a problem. well that's all well and good until you disturb one when you are reaching into the snow for the cache and get bitten. I've been to the emergency room 3 times now with snow snake bites. I'd definitely rather tangle with a rattler. You'd think I'd have learned to bring a snake bite kit along by now, but I'm a slow learner apparently. Quote
+Dakota Cachers Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 Does anyone have a recipe for roasted snow ticks they'd like to share? something so rare must be a delicacy! ½ C. Snow Ticks juice of 1 lemon salt 2 cloves garlic, crushed Pan-roast the bodies over a high heat for about 10 minutes or until they turn red. Add the lemon juice, salt and garlic and serve immediately. Quote
+michigansnorkelers Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 more importantly canoe only caches turn in to hike into caches when the lakes freeze. Yeah, but then ya gotta watch out for them Snow Sharks! Quote
+...The Girl Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 Snow ticks? They're everywhere this year. I hear they carry Appalachian Striped Coyote Flu. Get your shots before you venture out! The Snow-Bird Flu is supposed to be a pandemic this year. Anyone thinking about winter-caching should get vaccinated. Quote
+Road Rabbit Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 Snowbirds? We got lots of those. Still no snow, though. Quote
+pghlooking Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 What happens in the snow zones? Why we have an event such as Tri-go's Totally Tubular Tailgaiting Time...Take Two. And where you might ask? Why no other place than The SnoZone. Quote
+Ambrosia Posted December 3, 2006 Posted December 3, 2006 You guys are brave. I am such a horrible cacher when everything's perfect. What with my finding problems, and a 20 or more possible variance with satellites, snow caching does not appeal to me! Quote
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