Geocaching Lingo

[+Nebrcacher]

I'm new to the sport so forgive my questions, but I'm curious about correct lingo here. Is a person sho participates in this sport called a geocacher?

 

A person who places a cache, are they called a cache placer, cache owner, or perhaps a cache-master?

 

Do you say, "I'm going cache hunting," or "I'm going geocaching." How about, "I'm going to look for a cache?"

 

Is geocaching truly a sport, or a hobby?

 

Thanks in advance.

Edited January 12, 2004 by Nebrcacher

[+rusty_tlc]

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Is geocaching truly a sport, or a hobby?

 

Thanks in advance.

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I have heard geocaching refered to as;

Sport

Hobby

obsession

addiction

 

I think it's all about how you do it. For the cacher who hits 5 or 10 backcountry caches in a single weekend, sport would probably apply. For the cacher who with less ambition it might be a hobby. I have dreams about hiding or finding geocaches, so obsession would probably apply. I have heard of cachers who go into a cold sweat after two or three day without a cache fix, addiction.

[the 5 little bears]

I'm new to the sport so forgive my questions, but I'm curious about correct lingo here.  Is a person sho participates in this sport called a geocacher? 

 

A person who places a cache, are they called a cache placer, cache owner, or perhaps a cache-master?

 

Do you say, "I'm going cache hunting," or "I'm going geocaching."  How about, "I'm going to look for a cache?"

 

Is geocaching truly a sport, or a hobby?

 

Thanks in advance.

I guess it is up to you but I say I am a geocacher. A person who places a cache, I would call the hider or cache placer and the person who finds the cache the finder or seeker. I usually say i'm going geocaching then wait for the strange looks if they have not heard of it. In my opinion geocaching is both a hobby and a sport, if I had to call it one or the other I would say it is a sport.

[+Stunod]

Some call it a RASH

Recreational Activity Sport Hobby

[bjs539]

Do you say, "I'm going cache hunting," or "I'm going geocaching." How about, "I'm going to look for a cache?"

 

Heh, I usually say 'I'm leaving the house' or, 'I'm going to the store', or 'I'm headed to work', etc =)

 

Seriously though, in our family we refer to it as 'caching'... IE 'Hey kids... wanna go caching?'

 

-bjs539

Edited January 12, 2004 by bjs539

[+briansnat]

Main Entry: sport

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 a : a source of diversion : RECREATION (1) : physical activity engaged in for pleasure (2) : a particular activity (as an athletic game) so engaged in.

 

So a sport it is...

[the 5 little bears]

here is a definition of hobby(googled) that could fit with some people

a subject or plan upon which one is constantly setting

off; a favorite and ever-recurring theme of discourse,

thought, or effort; that which occupies one's attention

unduly, or to the weariness of others; a ruling passion.

[usually under the form {hobby}.]