Tips for the Four-Season Geocacher
The Weather Outside is Frightful but…
… geocaches don’t find themselves. It’s true. And we don’t want to live in a world where they actually do find themselves (didn’t you see the movie Terminator?). So the question is, how do you brave the winter (or summer if you’re in a sizzling hot climate) and still feed your need for smileys? We’ve got you covered.We talked to a geocacher with a streak of more than 700 straight days of finding a geocache. There’s been extreme heat, snowy whiteouts and pouring rain. Jon Stanley, better known as Moun10Bike, tells all about geocaching in tough winter climates in this blog post.
Learn winter tips like:
- Look for geocaches with the “Available in Winter” attribute
- Geocaches that are off the ground or otherwise protected from snow coverage offer the best chance for success
- Dress warmly, be ready and willing to turn back if conditions turn against you
Here are tips for the other extreme: heat
• | Wear proper sun protection, a hat, sunscreen, etc… |
• | Avoid being outside for long periods during the hottest part of the day |
• | Geocache in the early morning or after the sun goes down |
• | Stay hydrated |
• | Bring a friend and always tell someone where you’re geocaching (don’t have a 127 Hours situation) |
• | Mostly, use common sense: although geocaches don’t find themselves (thankfully), they’ll still be there the next day for you to find them safely |
What’s your advice for maintaining your need for geocaching in all seasons? Leave a comment on the Geocaching Facebook page or in comments on The Geocaching Blog.