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How do you pronounce Geocaching?
You pronounce it Geo-cashing, like cashing a check.
What is Geocaching?
Geocaching is a worldwide game of hiding and seeking treasure. A geocacher can place a geocache in the world, pinpoint its location using GPS
technology and then share the geocache’s existence and location online. Anyone with a GPS unit can then try to locate the geocache.
Quick Video on Geocaching basics
Introduction to Geocaching PDF file
Here
1. If you take something from the cache, leave something of equal or greater value.
2. Write about your find in the cache logbook.
3. Log your experience at www.geocaching.com.
What is usually in a cache?
In its simplest form, a cache always contains a logbook. The logbook contains information from the owner of the cache, notes from visitors and can
contain much valuable, rewarding, and entertaining information. In smaller caches, a logsheet may be used.
Larger caches may contain a logbook and any number of more or less valuable items. These items turn the cache into a true treasure hunt. You never
know what the owner or other visitors of the cache may have left there for you to enjoy. Remember, if you take something, it is only fair for you to
leave something in return. It is recommended that items in a cache be individually packaged in a clear, zipped plastic bag to protect them from the
elements.
Quite often you may also find a trackable item. Groundspeak Trackables come in two types: Groundspeak Travel Bugs®, and official Geocoins.
A Groundspeak Travel Bug is a trackable tag that you attach to an item, and which travels from cache to cache with the help of people like you. Each
tag is etched with a unique code which the finder can use to log its travels on this website. Every Travel Bug has a goal given by its owner, so if
you think you can help it along on its journey feel free to take it with you.
Where are caches found?
It is common for geocachers to hide caches in locations that are important to them, reflecting a special interest or skill of the cache owner. These
unique locations on the planet can be quite diverse. Make sure to read the cache descriptions carefully, especially the difficulty and terrain ratings
as some cache finds can be technical and physically challenging.
For instance, a cache located on the side of a rocky cliff accessible only by rock climbing equipment may be hard to find. An underwater cache may
only be accessed by SCUBA. Other caches may require long difficult hiking, orienteering and special equipment. Caches may be located in cities both
above and below ground, and outside of buildings. Even the skillful placement of a small logbook in an urban environment may be quite challenging to
find even with the accuracy of a GPS. Have fun and remember to share your geocaching experiences online.
More information at
geocaching.com/faq/
Getting started with Geocaching
geocaching.com/about
Now you have a rough Idea what Geochaching is I was thinking it would be a great idea to somehow get Geochaching going on ATS. Members of
geocaching.com could simply search for others members on ATS in their area and spend some time outdoors together, I think it would be a great
opportunity to meet new people and to spend some time outdoors, and what a fun way to do that. You can also do your part for the planet with “Cache
In Trash Out”
