Category Archives: Extreme Geocaching
Geocache in the Great Urban Race
Geocaching is partnering with the Great Urban Race for another year. The Great Urban Race, inspired by the TV show, The Amazing Race, is a fast-paced puzzle where your city holds the clues. Teams solve puzzles, tackle challenges and race for cash prizes in this all-out test of smarts and speed. Sound like something you would succeed at? Absolutely. “The explorative nature of Great Urban Race is a perfect match for Geocachers,” says Race Director Alyssa Breeden. “We are excited to continue our partnership in 2013!” This year’s Tampa event incorporated a geocache as one of the clue locations on [...]
Eric Schudiske on March 25, 2013, 9:29 am
The Weather Channel Partners with Geocaching to Present “Prospectors”
Skip the extreme climates of prospecting and find the gems hidden on weather.com for your chance to win $3,000! Starting March 20, visit The Prospectors Facebook Page to get your daily clue to find the hidden gem and enter in the Find the Gem Sweepstakes. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. U.S. Only. Ends 3/26/13. Official Rules. Watch the Prospectors preview
Eric Schudiske on March 20, 2013, 10:14 am
5 years, 176 DNFs, 1 Find — A Real Challenge (GC1764C) Lives Up to Its Name
Extreme Geocaching | Geocaching with Kids | Milestones
In this week’s Geocaching Weekly Mailer, we talked about logging DNFs (did not find). While no one yearns to log a DNF, they’re a necessary part of the game. DNFs can mean all sorts of things: the geocache has been moved, needs maintenance, or in the case of A Real Challenge (GC1764C), it could mean that it’s incredibly hard to find. With 176 DNFs and only one find, A Real Challenge lives up to its name. In fact, it took nearly four years for the FTF. This geocache was hidden near Peoria, Illinois, USA by geocacher Fuzzy B, who set out with the goal [...]
Derek H on February 26, 2013, 10:30 am
Here are 9 Geocaching Tools – What Else Should You Pack?
Extreme Geocaching | Geocachers Care | Lackeys
Whether you’re geocaching in a park or grabbing a T5 from a rappel, having right tools may be the difference between a smiley and a DNF. In fact, thanks to some clever geocache hiders, some geocaches may require certain tools to be found. The tools in the photo above are some of our favorites that help make geocaching easier and more fun. Here’s a look at 9 essentials for your geocaching pack (smartphone with Geocaching App and/or GPS device not included): 1) Flashlight 2) Spare batteries (occasionally used to power motors that open geocaches) 3) Camera – Don’t forget to [...]
Eric Schudiske on February 6, 2013, 1:52 pm
Explore the Eugene, Cascades & Coast GeoTour
Explore more than 70 new geocaches from Oregon’s Coast to the waterfalls and lava fields of the Cascades on the Eugene Cascades & Coast GeoTour. Geocachers that complete the entire trip will earn two unique, locally made Geocoins that fit together like puzzle pieces. Launched in October 2012, the McKenzie River Edition of the GeoTour winds along the lush wilderness of the McKenzie River. From old growth forests to secret gardens, this is a geocaching experience you don’t want to miss. Just ask the geocachers. Kathryn, of Portland, was one of the first finishers. “The cache placements took us to new sights, trails, parks, all [...]
Eric Schudiske on January 30, 2013, 3:16 pm
Loading ...
Copyright © 2000-2010 Groundspeak, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.