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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 :P but with caches hidden so well, and me only finding 3 so far. I would think it pretty futile to try.

Just ask'n

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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.

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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. :laughing:

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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.

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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

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geodogs love the snow

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more importantly canoe only caches turn in to hike into caches when the lakes freeze.

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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. :tired:

Not around here! The worms live in solid (?) ice, the snakes in the softer snow.

 

 

www.nichols.edu/departments/Glacier/iceworm.htm

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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. :tired:

 

It's called overkill, but it's better then freezing!

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more importantly canoe only caches turn in to hike into caches when the lakes freeze.

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This is true!!!! Two of the older Canoe only caches near me have many winter finders. Might even try that stunt myself this winter. :tired: 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 :ph34r:

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You don't take photos like these in the summer!

...snip!

You can in Colorado :tired:

Taken June 11th, 2006 at this cache. We were the First finders in 2006.

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Snow run-off below the cache site. This is an awesome area.

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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 :tired: but with caches hidden so well, and me only finding 3 so far. I would think it pretty futile to try.

Just ask'n

:ph34r: I have no clue.

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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.

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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. :D 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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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