+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Having almost 1500 finds, I have never found a geocache in the snow or with snow around me. of course this has to do with the area I live in (next to Catalan mediterranean beaches ). But this winter we have plans to make a trip to the Pyrenees and do some caching in the snow. But my main problem in december is not the cold -which in fact I like- but the January exams. Moreover this year I'm doing a very demanding masters degree and I won't have a lot of time for going outdoors... It's a shame you missed this one! I found it! I found it in warmer weather! Bwahahahaha! I didn't see the "found it in warmer weather" note at first. I thought you dug all through that snow! Or it was at Macys. Mmmmmmacys! Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 I live in SE Pennsylvania and it doesn't get all that cold or snowy (compared to you northeners). However- I absolutely HATE the cold weather. But yes, with the clocks turned back and it gets dark at 5pm....I want to hibernate!!! We don't cache in the snow...but we have been known to slap on a pair of waders and walk thru a creek when its 25 degrees out. It just depends on our MISSION ... I'm not too fond of the uber cold either. I've never slapped on a pair of waders! But now I WANT to!! And by golly, I'm going to have a MISSION so maybe it'll make winter caching more bearable. I'll feel like I have a purpose. Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Here on the NSW South Coast we don't get snow. Actually we haven't had a frost in the 20 years I've lived here. Winter caching weather is usually perfect. However, it sometimes gets up to 43°C in Summer, just a few days a year, and I don't go anywhere then. Oh that sounds lovely! And I'll bet you have some awesome scenery there, too. Can't even imagine... Scenery Yes. A lot of beaches backed, in the main, by State or National Forest. No real mountains - our local Pigeon House Mountain is all of 665m high. Here's a picture with Pigeon House in the background. I've just come back from Alaska and Western Canada and it is much more spectacular there. Ours is softer and gentler. WOW! That's amazing!! I never see anything like that while caching. Yet. I can't wait to get to Alaska someday!! ERM, that's not Alaska, it is off the NSW South Coast. The pimple in the background is Pigeon House Mountain. Oh, OOPS! I'd like to go to NSW, tooooo! My parents have been there and LOVED it!! Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 In my first three years of caching I had about 30 caches in late December through the start of February, and most were one two days. I finished my caching calender, and hated wandering in the snow. I want everyone to continue to post happy winter photos of themselves caching. I will, of course, live through you vicariously. Finally, a hibernator! Haha! We'll see, I might be joining you, though there are some pretty decent arguments out there for this here now winter caching... Quote Link to comment
Mr.Yuck Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I live in SE Pennsylvania and it doesn't get all that cold or snowy (compared to you northeners). However- I absolutely HATE the cold weather. But yes, with the clocks turned back and it gets dark at 5pm....I want to hibernate!!! We don't cache in the snow...but we have been known to slap on a pair of waders and walk thru a creek when its 25 degrees out. It just depends on our MISSION ... Wow, that's the first time I've ever been called a northerner by anyone anywhere in Pennsylvania. Quote Link to comment
+JohnCNA Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Also, another misconception, though ticks are dormant in freezing weather, anything above freezing with Sun shining will find 'em back in business. If you have ticks in your area and the weather's warm enough to melt snow, they're out. Yup - saw my first ticks of the season this year in March in Chicagoland. Still had a fair amount of snow on the ground at that time, too. Quote Link to comment
+Qbar Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 We become more active in the fall/winter after summer days at the beach/lakes. In fact, it has become tradition for us to cache on Christmas and New Year's Days. We are in the Pacific Northwest (Victoria, BC) so if there is any precipitation, it is usually rain. In winter of 1996 though, it was a very different story..................... February of 2011 wasn't so great either, sigh. This is from a post I made in another thread that spring: Posted 25 March 2011 - 11:08 AM I feel your pain! I went to Victoria on a fast weekend trip the end of Feb...planned on finding some caches while there. Should be safe in Victoria, right? Not. Got there the day after they got about a foot of snow dumped, not fun walking around in that wet slop in the wind. sigh. Did manage to find one, the rest I delayed til my next trip in better weather. Quote Link to comment
+wmpastor Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I usually slow down in December, particularly when I am close to my goal of 1000 finds/year. But then pick it right back up and hit it hard in January. WHAT?!! 1000 finds a year?! That's crazy talk. I'd be lucky to hit 1000 after 7 years of caching. Though I don't have a jet setting, trust fund lifestyle like you. :D Wait, do you have that??? Here's a cache log from a high-numbers cacher from last winter: #24163 Only needed to dig around the snow in one spot to find it. Thanks. In the 8 monthe or so since, he's added 3,000 more finds, passing 27,000 total. One of his secrets is found in the log - to be willing to dig in the snow! Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 As I've said before, I have a hard enough time finding caches without snow, I'm certainly not going to frustrate myself by trying to find something covered in it. I also tend to hibernate in the cold and in the snow, being out in it for too long and looking for a cache makes me cranky. For the most part, the only caching I do in the dead of winter is on our anniversary in December. During our anniversary, we rotate between going up to Vancouver/Victoria B.C., the Oregon coast, or the Washington coast. This year will be the Oregon coast. I get geocaching out of my system during that time, in the mild(er) places. Quote Link to comment
+edscott Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I slow down but some of my more interesting finds have come in the dead of winter. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?LUID=84854f59-7fd6-419e-be07-ad3fe708bc8a Quote Link to comment
+bflentje Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I usually slow down in December, particularly when I am close to my goal of 1000 finds/year. But then pick it right back up and hit it hard in January. WHAT?!! 1000 finds a year?! That's crazy talk. I'd be lucky to hit 1000 after 7 years of caching. Though I don't have a jet setting, trust fund lifestyle like you. :D Wait, do you have that??? Ah, you must have me confused with some other cacher. I am a 99%-er like just about everyone else. And while I get around, I do so on wheels and unless on PTO from work, do so on the weekends. BTW, a 1000 finds a year is nothing nowadays. Quote Link to comment
+fbingha Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) I am with you, except it doesn't snow here. Edited November 10, 2014 by fbingha Quote Link to comment
+JohnCNA Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Hibernate? How Silly! You'd miss doing cool winter stuff like finding two frozen waterfall Earthcaches! Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 I usually slow down in December, particularly when I am close to my goal of 1000 finds/year. But then pick it right back up and hit it hard in January. WHAT?!! 1000 finds a year?! That's crazy talk. I'd be lucky to hit 1000 after 7 years of caching. Though I don't have a jet setting, trust fund lifestyle like you. :D Wait, do you have that??? Here's a cache log from a high-numbers cacher from last winter: #24163 Only needed to dig around the snow in one spot to find it. Thanks. In the 8 monthe or so since, he's added 3,000 more finds, passing 27,000 total. One of his secrets is found in the log - to be willing to dig in the snow! Well clearly I'll be adding a shovel to my geobag. Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 As I've said before, I have a hard enough time finding caches without snow, I'm certainly not going to frustrate myself by trying to find something covered in it. I also tend to hibernate in the cold and in the snow, being out in it for too long and looking for a cache makes me cranky. For the most part, the only caching I do in the dead of winter is on our anniversary in December. During our anniversary, we rotate between going up to Vancouver/Victoria B.C., the Oregon coast, or the Washington coast. This year will be the Oregon coast. I get geocaching out of my system during that time, in the mild(er) places. Same here! Hard enough time finding caches, that is. Though I'd also be perfectly willing to cache in OR & WA in December. :D :D :D Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 I usually slow down in December, particularly when I am close to my goal of 1000 finds/year. But then pick it right back up and hit it hard in January. WHAT?!! 1000 finds a year?! That's crazy talk. I'd be lucky to hit 1000 after 7 years of caching. Though I don't have a jet setting, trust fund lifestyle like you. :D Wait, do you have that??? Ah, you must have me confused with some other cacher. I am a 99%-er like just about everyone else. And while I get around, I do so on wheels and unless on PTO from work, do so on the weekends. BTW, a 1000 finds a year is nothing nowadays. "BTW, a 1000 finds a year is nothing nowadays." I'm just a mere novice compared to your uber-ness then! Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 I am with you, except it doesn't snow here. You're going to hibernate and it doesn't even snow where you live? Not allowed! Hahaha! Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hibernate? How Silly! You'd miss doing cool winter stuff like finding two frozen waterfall Earthcaches! How do you figure I'm missing it when I get to look at your pretty pictures?? :) Quote Link to comment
+Colonial Cats Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) This is our home in the wintertime. Edited November 16, 2014 by Colonial Cats Quote Link to comment
jholly Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 This is our home in the wintertime. I'm confused, I thought that was you summer time home. Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 This is our home in the wintertime. Oooo, I've resisted responding in that "other place", but I lived there for 5 long years and it just wasn't for me! THOUGH winter weather is SPLENDOROUS there, I have to admit!! Quote Link to comment
+Colonial Cats Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 This is our home in the wintertime. I'm confused, I thought that was you summer time home. Nope, we live there year around. Quote Link to comment
+bflentje Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I usually slow down in December, particularly when I am close to my goal of 1000 finds/year. But then pick it right back up and hit it hard in January. WHAT?!! 1000 finds a year?! That's crazy talk. I'd be lucky to hit 1000 after 7 years of caching. Though I don't have a jet setting, trust fund lifestyle like you. :D Wait, do you have that??? Ah, you must have me confused with some other cacher. I am a 99%-er like just about everyone else. And while I get around, I do so on wheels and unless on PTO from work, do so on the weekends. BTW, a 1000 finds a year is nothing nowadays. "BTW, a 1000 finds a year is nothing nowadays." I'm just a mere novice compared to your uber-ness then! Me? No, not uber. Just refuse to let the weather run my life. Quote Link to comment
+onthegomom Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Heck no, most my caching is in the winter/early spring as I am a wuss with the snakes LOL I grew up in Western Wa where the worst snake we had was a garter snake, I have zero interest in running into one of the copperheads out here LOL Quote Link to comment
+MersonMonkeys Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Not me.... I fish, camp, and Geocache in the winter. Quote Link to comment
+TX Stephens Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 We are pretty new to the sport/game. (Only 100+ finds so far) But being in central Texas, I'm enjoying the winter caching more than summer for sure. It's amazing how many more caches we can go for when we aren't sweating gallons the first five minutes! I may be singing a different tune mid February! TX Stephens Quote Link to comment
+TX Stephens Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Not me.... I fish, camp, and Geocache in the winter. fish...maybe. Camp? No way jose. I would be frozen in the morning! haha. Quote Link to comment
+MersonMonkeys Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 fish...maybe. Camp? No way jose. I would be frozen in the morning! haha. It all comes down to a small tent, a good heater, and a good sleeping bag but for some reason the wife does not come with me. One good thing about Geocaching in the winter. I was looking under something for a Geocache yesterday and I thought I grabbed it but instead I pulled a bee hive out. I about flipped out. I am SO GLAD it was winter! Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Heck no, most my caching is in the winter/early spring as I am a wuss with the snakes LOL I grew up in Western Wa where the worst snake we had was a garter snake, I have zero interest in running into one of the copperheads out here LOL Well.... I wouldn't stop in the winter in NC either! Lol! I'm in MN. Brrrr. "My face hurts. Why do I live where my face hurts?" But I hear ya on the snakes. I would wig.out if I ever ran across one. Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 fish...maybe. Camp? No way jose. I would be frozen in the morning! haha. It all comes down to a small tent, a good heater, and a good sleeping bag but for some reason the wife does not come with me. One good thing about Geocaching in the winter. I was looking under something for a Geocache yesterday and I thought I grabbed it but instead I pulled a bee hive out. I about flipped out. I am SO GLAD it was winter! Oh, no fishing or camping for me any time. Hahaha! Yup, yup, very good thing you found that beehive in the winter!! Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 We are pretty new to the sport/game. (Only 100+ finds so far) But being in central Texas, I'm enjoying the winter caching more than summer for sure. It's amazing how many more caches we can go for when we aren't sweating gallons the first five minutes! I may be singing a different tune mid February! TX Stephens I agree! I used to live in FL and caching in the summer was brutal. Like jungle brutal. But I'm in MN and brrrrrr.... Quote Link to comment
+AutisticMajor Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Nope! This winter, what with the wild temperature shifts, I'm with the skunks! I come out when it's cold and retreat when it freezes again. Quote Link to comment
+wmpastor Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Some winter caching is not that extreme. I was only out of the car for 15 minutes to find one near Lake Placid at Whiteface Mt. Temp:15°F. Quote Link to comment
+Ambrosia Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I was heading out last night to go to a couple New Years eve parties, and saw that there was a new p&g cache that I'd be driving right by. I thought about this thread, and thought about finding it. But seriously, it was dark, in the teens, cold as heck...why would I want to make myself miserable for a micro by the side of the road? I'll wait until spring, when the world is warmer and full of hope. Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Nope! This winter, what with the wild temperature shifts, I'm with the skunks! I come out when it's cold and retreat when it freezes again. You don't hear people comparing themselves to skunks too often. You probably wouldn't be too thrilled with MN winter caching then, lots of freezy! Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Some winter caching is not that extreme. I was only out of the car for 15 minutes to find one near Lake Placid at Whiteface Mt. Temp:15°F. Brrrr! But that looks like a beautiful place so it was worth it!! AND BY THE WAY, I WENT CACHING TODAY! Sort of. I went to a quick OUTDOOR event. WooT! Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 I was heading out last night to go to a couple New Years eve parties, and saw that there was a new p&g cache that I'd be driving right by. I thought about this thread, and thought about finding it. But seriously, it was dark, in the teens, cold as heck...why would I want to make myself miserable for a micro by the side of the road? I'll wait until spring, when the world is warmer and full of hope. Full of hope TOTALLY made me laugh!!!! :laughing: Only 4 more months for me!! Quote Link to comment
+popokiiti Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 We always cache on Christmas and and New Years' Days, whatever the weather now. As it gets warmer, we do less caching and Popoki Nui swims and kayaks in the lake while I guard our stuff on the beach with a book in hand. We have cached on very hot days, but don't enjoy it so much now..... Quote Link to comment
+NYPaddleCacher Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Some winter caching is not that extreme. I was only out of the car for 15 minutes to find one near Lake Placid at Whiteface Mt. Temp:15°F. Brrrr! But that looks like a beautiful place so it was worth it!! AND BY THE WAY, I WENT CACHING TODAY! Sort of. I went to a quick OUTDOOR event. WooT! Lake Placid *is* a wonderful place, especially in winter. The cross-country ski area, sledding center (where you can ride in a bobsled), and skating rinks are great. It's been a long time since the winter olympics were held in lake placid but they've maintained many of the venues for public use. Quote Link to comment
+NYPaddleCacher Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I was heading out last night to go to a couple New Years eve parties, and saw that there was a new p&g cache that I'd be driving right by. I thought about this thread, and thought about finding it. But seriously, it was dark, in the teens, cold as heck...why would I want to make myself miserable for a micro by the side of the road? I'll wait until spring, when the world is warmer and full of hope. Full of hope TOTALLY made me laugh!!!! :laughing: Only 4 more months for me!! Of course, it's also a lot warmer in the southern hemisphere and other locations closer to the equator. Quote Link to comment
+wmpastor Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I was heading out last night to go to a couple New Years eve parties, and saw that there was a new p&g cache that I'd be driving right by. I thought about this thread, and thought about finding it. But seriously, it was dark, in the teens, cold as heck...why would I want to make myself miserable for a micro by the side of the road? I'll wait until spring, when the world is warmer and full of hope. Full of hope TOTALLY made me laugh!!!! :laughing: Only 4 more months for me!! Of course, it's also a lot warmer in the southern hemisphere and other locations closer to the equator. Passed up a shot at FTF?? You must *really* dislike cold weather! Quote Link to comment
+KC2WI Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) We look forward to it here in the Adirondacks: Mid-Winter GeoCaching Get-Together 2015 Edited January 3, 2015 by KC2WI Quote Link to comment
+Borst68 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I was heading out last night to go to a couple New Years eve parties, and saw that there was a new p&g cache that I'd be driving right by. I thought about this thread, and thought about finding it. But seriously, it was dark, in the teens, cold as heck...why would I want to make myself miserable for a micro by the side of the road? I'll wait until spring, when the world is warmer and full of hope. Full of hope TOTALLY made me laugh!!!! :laughing: Only 4 more months for me!! Of course, it's also a lot warmer in the southern hemisphere and other locations closer to the equator. Passed up a shot at FTF?? You must *really* dislike cold weather! I may have passed up the shot at the FTF because it was a P&G, not because it was cold out but that's just me... Quote Link to comment
+Roman! Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) It's a shame you missed this one! I found it! I found it in warmer weather! Last March I took a bus trip across Canada and back through the States with a goal of logging a bunch of new States and Provinces. After being skunked in Brandon Manitoba due to 5 feet of snow we got to the Winnipeg airport with a scheduled 90 minute layover, problem, we were and hour late. Luckily there was a taxi there and while doing research on my iPad on the bus I found and easy LPC only 2 km from the airport so off we went but when I got to GZ this is exactly how it looked. I was in a t-shirt, it was -15 C and had no gloves but manned up, dug down and got my first and only Manitoba cache. Pfffftttt: winter caching! Edited January 3, 2015 by Roman! Quote Link to comment
+Crow-T-Robot Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 So far, this has been one of my busiest caching winters, but the lack of snow is the big factor in that. Whatever snow we have received since November has pretty much all melted away. I was a little shocked on New Years day as where I went caching had an inch or two on the ground. Where I live and the surrounding countryside is pretty much all brown and barren of snow...it's been a very unusual winter so far in northeastern Wisconsin. May it continue the rest of the season this way Quote Link to comment
+Bunya Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Of course, it's also a lot warmer in the southern hemisphere and other locations closer to the equator. That doesn't necessarily mean it's better for geocaching! The last two days our maximum temperature has been 44C (111F) - if you stand outside in the sun it HURTS! And if you forget to cover up your steering wheel when the car is left in the sun - see picture for what's needed. Quote Link to comment
+wmpastor Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 It's a shame you missed this one! I found it! I found it in warmer weather! Last March I took a bus trip across Canada and back through the States with a goal of logging a bunch of new States and Provinces. After being skunked in Brandon Manitoba due to 5 feet of snow we got to the Winnipeg airport with a scheduled 90 minute layover, problem, we were and hour late. Luckily there was a taxi there and while doing research on my iPad on the bus I found and easy LPC only 2 km from the airport so off we went but when I got to GZ this is exactly how it looked. I was in a t-shirt, it was -15 C and had no gloves but manned up, dug down and got my first and only Manitoba cache. Pfffftttt: winter caching! Any interesting comments from the taxi driver or from other people in the parking lot while the digging was going on?? Quote Link to comment
+Roman! Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) It's a shame you missed this one! I found it! I found it in warmer weather! Last March I took a bus trip across Canada and back through the States with a goal of logging a bunch of new States and Provinces. After being skunked in Brandon Manitoba due to 5 feet of snow we got to the Winnipeg airport with a scheduled 90 minute layover, problem, we were and hour late. Luckily there was a taxi there and while doing research on my iPad on the bus I found and easy LPC only 2 km from the airport so off we went but when I got to GZ this is exactly how it looked. I was in a t-shirt, it was -15 C and had no gloves but manned up, dug down and got my first and only Manitoba cache. Pfffftttt: winter caching! Any interesting comments from the taxi driver or from other people in the parking lot while the digging was going on?? It was I think 11:30 at night so no people but I'm sure the taxi driver thought I was nuts. Took only about 30 seconds to get to the skirt. Edited January 3, 2015 by Roman! Quote Link to comment
+kd0bik Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I prefer the cooler months over the grueling hot summer months. Living in Denver we are fortunate to have mostly mild days in the winter. But then again, we've had several inches of snow the past few days and the temperature has been unseasonably cold. I did manage to chip the ice away from a few lamp post skirts today before the next round of snow hits. Jerry Quote Link to comment
+Bubbles&Bonkers Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 It's a shame you missed this one! I found it! I found it in warmer weather! Last March I took a bus trip across Canada and back through the States with a goal of logging a bunch of new States and Provinces. After being skunked in Brandon Manitoba due to 5 feet of snow we got to the Winnipeg airport with a scheduled 90 minute layover, problem, we were and hour late. Luckily there was a taxi there and while doing research on my iPad on the bus I found and easy LPC only 2 km from the airport so off we went but when I got to GZ this is exactly how it looked. I was in a t-shirt, it was -15 C and had no gloves but manned up, dug down and got my first and only Manitoba cache. Pfffftttt: winter caching! Awesome story!! And you have totally put me to shame. Lol!! Quote Link to comment
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