GeoCaching Run

[AtoZ]

Are there any people interested in geocaching whether experianced cachers or want to learn about geocaching,what is caching all about. If so I would be interesed in getting a trip together. So just putting out a feeler.

[Rockindoc]

I'd be interested and I'm pretty sure the ball-and-chain would go too. :D

[Inc]

I used to do it every weekend or so. Do some wheeling and searching. But life is just so friggin crazy right now I haven't been out in ages. I am interested but it will be hard for me to make it.

[BurbanHunter]

Mark us down for 2, if work allows.

Hopefully the GF doesn't step on a snake this time... :nervous:

[72 Virginians]

I used to go goecaching with one of my friends before he moved to VA.

4xAdventuerer is into geocaching and anything GPS related. He's the one you you like to have to head up one of these. :thumbsup:

[69cj5]

Depending on the day, I would be interested.

Never have done Geocaching at all, but am interested if it is offroad related and a pretty much stock Chevy pickup could get there.

Still building my CJ...

[89jeepcpl]

I hate to be the first, but what is it?? Geocaching

[BurbanHunter]

I hate to be the first, but what is it?? Geocaching

:google: will describe it best

[89jeepcpl]

OH, that sounds like fun!

Do you head out individuly, or as a group ??

[stlthvx]

I have been thinking about this lately. I was thinking it would be cool to not only look, but plant a cache somewhere.

[Inc]

OH, that sounds like fun!

Do you head out individuly, or as a group ??

Either or.

I really like the caches that are puzzles and you have to solve a few different puzzles in order to get to the final, actual cache. Very cool.

[stlthvx]

You know, I was reading some time ago about Geocaching, and someone said it "used to be" really cool, but then it became some sort of scavenger hunt type kiddie activity for soccer moms to do with their children. That is what turned me off. I always though a geocache should be something that isn't so easy to find, and then when found, something that might not be so easy to actually get to. I just don't think its all that interesting if its just something that I can drive up to....

Maybe some of the experienced cachers on here can shed some light on this...:scratch:

[Inc]

You know, I was reading some time ago about Geocaching, and someone said it "used to be" really cool, but then it became some sort of scavenger hunt type kiddie activity for soccer moms to do with their children. That is what turned me off. I always though a geocache should be something that isn't so easy to find, and then when found, something that might not be so easy to actually get to. I just don't think its all that interesting if its just something that I can drive up to....

Maybe some of the experienced cachers on here can shed some light on this...:scratch:

I think it goes both ways. There are a ton of parking lot style caches that are kiddie style. Then there are the long and difficult hike ones, jeep trail ones, and the harder to find the better. That is why I like the puzzle ones. They require thought and effort, not just walk up, see it and call it good. There is a description of the cache usually and you can see the general area of it from google earth style maps on geocaching.com. That will let you know where exactly the cache is and how remote of a location it is.

[Rock Gimp]

I'm in! I received a Garmin "map60c" (handheld type GPS) for my birthday and I'm very interested in learning more about how to use it. Is a small handheld like this appropriate for Geocaching?

[Inc]

I'm in! I received a Garmin "map60c" (handheld type GPS) for my birthday and I'm very interested in learning more about how to use it. Is a small handheld like this appropriate for Geocaching?

Yep, I use a Garmin Vista CX, small handheld and it works like a champ.

[AtoZ]

You know, I was reading some time ago about Geocaching, and someone said it "used to be" really cool, but then it became some sort of scavenger hunt type kiddie activity for soccer moms to do with their children. That is what turned me off. I always though a geocache should be something that isn't so easy to find, and then when found, something that might not be so easy to actually get to. I just don't think its all that interesting if its just something that I can drive up to....

Maybe some of the experienced cachers on here can shed some light on this...:scratch:

Here is I am at the top of a 70 foot cliff geting to rappel to the cache that is half way down.
http://img.geocaching.com/user/display/b2cfdec4-5033-4ab8-a453-e002bfd59115.jpg


Here is another one that required a dive to a sunken airplane used by local SAR group:
http://img.geocaching.com/cache/log/thumb/8fee010f-34a2-40d5-a2a5-d6086d363aaa.jpg

But I don't know to many soccer mom that geocache, but there are alot of lame caches. But your free to choose waht kind of caches you want to do so what I am preposing is a nice trail, stock friendly, that may have a half to dozen caches along it. If someone know of a good road let me know and I'll check it out.

Possible date would be this Sunday.

cheers

[rusty_tlc]

You know, I was reading some time ago about Geocaching, and someone said it "used to be" really cool, but then it became some sort of scavenger hunt type kiddie activity for soccer moms to do with their children. That is what turned me off. I always though a geocache should be something that isn't so easy to find, and then when found, something that might not be so easy to actually get to. I just don't think its all that interesting if its just something that I can drive up to....

Maybe some of the experienced cachers on here can shed some light on this...:scratch:
Take a look at these caches you can "drive up to" :D
Fordyce Creek GCH28E
Buck Island Lake GCJZ2

I pretty much ignore anything in town, even if it's a puzzle cache. There are just to many "Pringel Cans under a bush" hidden in the city. Not to say that there are no good caches in town, I just don't want to go through the dreck to find the good ones.

I haven't been caching much lately. I really should, I was in a lot better shape when I spent more time looking for caches. It's true you can drive pretty close to a lot of them but the ones in the hills tend to be on the top of the mountain/hill or the bottom of the canyon.

GBES (http://www.gbesgeo.org/) is a local caching group if you want to learn more or just get together with others who cache. It's a nice group with lots of fun activities for all ages.

[4x Adventurer]

My take on Geocaching;

Geocaching is what ever you want it to be. A reason to get out with the kids or an all day adventure with your hard core buddies. You can find caches in neighborhood parks, mall parking lots, or at the top of mountains or the bottom of lakes. Personally, I use it as a tour guide. Geocaching has taken me places I wouldn’t have gone otherwise and shown me things I would have missed. Have you ever seen the Dog Track outside of Fallon? How about the Bone Yard up the hill from the Track? Do you know the story of the “Desert Megaphone”? http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=3ef47258-74f1-4e55-b03b-81745f3daace It’s the adventure of getting there that’s the fun. Some people like to find as many as possible in one day. Going from parking lot to parking lot looking for a 35mm film container isn’t my thing. I prefer the take and all day, low range required, better be wearing good boots, Wow what’s that doing out here, adventures.

To anyone just starting out:
http://www.geocaching.com/about/
http://www.geocaching.com/about/cache_types.aspx I suggest finding one close to home, rated one or one and a half stars, punch it into the GPSr, grab the wife and/or kids and go find it. After you’ve found a two or three you will have an idea how it works. Now start using your Topo maps, Google Earth, and look for something off-road.

Here’s a good cache for the more experienced that can ONLY be done at night and requires a good flashlight http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=62ee427e-3cb2-40ba-a61c-2b32cf982436

Here are a few off-road caches: (you can search by “GC” number on Geocaching.com)

Genoa Peak Trail;
GCKE7Z
GC13AB3
GCX063

Bronco Canyon:
GCMN0N

Like to Hike?
GC11E4



Between Dayton and VC:
GC17GCV

Pine Nuts:
GC1BM14

I've posted several times with no interest so I don't take time to post anymore.

Our Last Adventure- Genoa Peak
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u47/4x_Adventurer/OurlastAdventure.jpg

[89jeepcpl]

This is the first time I have heard of geocaching, but after researching it thru google I think it would be a lot of fun, sounds like a few of you have a lot of experience at it.

[rusty_tlc]

A few years ago I lead a 4X4 Goecaching run from Lockwood to VC. A lot of the original Reno4x4 crew were along.

It might be time for another run.

[david]

i have a garmin gps that i am not very familiar with would like to learn to use better and i would be intrested geocathing:thumbsup:

[4-Lo]

A few years ago I lead a 4X4 Goecaching run from Lockwood to VC. A lot of the original Reno4x4 crew were along.

It might be time for another run.

We just went to the Hyrogliph's today and checked out the one under that lone pine tree right past the gate before the Gliph's on the way to VC. Put a old Garwoods Wet Woody token with a .357 slug stuck in it in. :thumbsup: