+tangerineman Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 This is my first winter caching. I wondering what brilliant techniques anyone's come up with to hold their GPSr while they're out cross-country skiing. Hung around my neck, it's probably going to get swinging enough to knock me out. If I put it in my pocket, I'll lose satellite reception. Does anyone strap it to their forearm or what? Also, haven't been north of 7 or west of Mississauga all week. Has anyone else been out on the trails yet? How are they? Any recommendations for the best? I've got several caches in Walker Woods, which is an absolutely fantastic spot for cross country that I would highly recommend. I'd love to hear about anyone's favourite caching/skiing adventure. Quote Link to comment
+hamgran Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Hi, tangerineman! When cross-country skiing, I hang my GPSr around my neck on a lanyard, and then tuck the unit between two buttons on my coat, antenna facing out. It keeps the signal, stays out of my way, and is easily accessible when I want to look at it. It's not very brilliant, but it works pretty well for me. - hamgran Quote Link to comment
QuigleyJones Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 My backpack has a chest strap which I attach a belt clip & gps to. I find this works great for all activity's. Quote Link to comment
FlagFinder Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 im in minnesota but i put it in my jackets cell phone pocket this is just the perfect size otherwise i put it in my cell phone pocket on my backpack on the shoulder strap that also works well and the best Quote Link to comment
+duhgee Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 We were out walking on the Elora Cataract Trailway (near geocache GCGTWW) - it's pretty close to Mississauga and the snow was perfect. I may head up this week with my skis if I can free up some time. Enjoy. I haven't thought about mounting options... I like the idea of strapping it to one's arm. I'll have to think about that one. Quote Link to comment
+JDandDD Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Well, I found the easiest way is to get a Garmin 305. Its like a wrist watch but includes a GPS with features similar to a non-mapping Etrex. Keeps time, shows your track on a map, and you can put cache waypoints in it to find, and tells you how far you've gone and the calories you are burning. JD Quote Link to comment
Lead_Deficiency Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I hope to do some cross country at Hardwood Hills this Friday and plan on taking my explorist 500. I have used a clear map pocket that is on my motorcycle jacket (but won't work for skiing ) I think that you may want to keep your gps where its warm so the batteries will hold up, so I'm going with the inside pocket. Quote Link to comment
+murfster Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 An external antenna is an option. Velcro it your sholder and leave the GPSr inside your coat? Murfster Quote Link to comment
+tangerineman Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 Time to report back Finally got out skiing this weekend and had a B L A S T of course! Love skiing. Love Geocaching. Wonderful combination. I ended up stringing the GPS around my neck, secured somewhat with a coat snap. Definitely not perfection, but it worked - I still prefer my bike mount. I'm considering designing a small table to string around my neck - enough room for GPSr, coffee, ski wax and printouts. Heaven. Quote Link to comment
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