Temporary Cache

[+MedTechAsh84]

I was wondering what the rules were in placing temporary seasonal caches. I wanted to set up a christmas series that ran all of december through mid jan and was wondering if this was possible? Anyone know the rules for this type of placement?

[+The Jester]

Geocaching.com wants only "permanent" caches (the guidelines define this as at least three months). So you must plan on having the cache in place for that long. I've seen similar caches that change their theme every so often to reflect different holidays.

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2.1. Listing Guidelines that Apply to All Geocaches

 

5. Geocache Permanence: Geocaches are placed for the long term. Geocachers will expect your cache to remain in place for a realistic and extended period of time. Therefore, caches that have the goal to move ("traveling caches"), or temporary caches (caches hidden for less than 3 months or for events) will not be published.

 

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[+HHD]

We have a few Christmas caches that are great around me. It is even more fun to find them in the summer so you know that Christmas is right around the corner.

[+The_Incredibles_]

No, you can't do temporary caches.

 

We found a Christmas cache the other day, all full of Christmas ornaments. It was fun! And this one's out all year round.

[+Isonzo Karst]

If you amend your time frame from late Nov to late February, that meets the 3 month minimum.

Edited November 16, 2011 by Isonzo Karst

[+jellis]

are you saying there won't be a Christmas next year If I were you just let it ride.

[+MedTechAsh84]

No the problem is my lease is going to be up and I will be moving so I wouldn't be able to maintain it if it got muggled.

[+dakboy]

No the problem is my lease is going to be up and I will be moving so I wouldn't be able to maintain it if it got muggled.

It isn't a good idea to place a cache you know you won't be able to maintain in the future, regardless of whether it's holiday-themed or not.

[+kunarion]

my lease is going to be up and I will be moving

You can make a cache just for fun, and post coords somewhere (for local cachers, or whatever). You could be much more creative with a cache designed to not last long.