Geocaching

I thought there was a thread on geocaching somewhere here...guess not.

I'm in for it thought, we have a blast with mr and mrsmudlovingfj geocaching!

mattmainster said:

I thought there was a thread on geocaching somewhere here...guess not.

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I did the search before starting the thread.

Sounds intersting! I am game but I dont know if my TomTom is?

i have fond a couple but dont have a gps.

i dont really understand geocaching.. explain please

DominicG said:

i dont really understand geocaching.. explain please

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Internet / GPS based treasure hunt. info and coordinates posted on geocaching,com, you take your GPS and go find the container full of trinkets.


I'm in. I too have hidden and found. Not much activity for me the last few months. Need to get going with it. I always 'intend' on adding that to the list of things to do on a trail, but never actually do it.

Maybe the Main Divide run?

This sounds cool, never done it though

CADavebert said:

Maybe the Main Divide run?

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That's what I was thinking... I'll see what caches are located along our route.

~Brian

I tried Geocaching but I've never found found anything. I've had people come to me asking, "are you looking for rats?"

I also heard my GPS isn't very accurate

I'll Geocache with anyone on the next run I go with you....should be fun.

On that note, is there a way to calibrate a GPS (lower end unit)?

Heck, if I'm available I'd like to try this geocaching you speak of....

IMachU said:

On that note, is there a way to calibrate a GPS (lower end unit)?

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I know of no way to calibrate a GPS unit.. Possibly via a software update or upgrade?? I really have no idea.
~B

I love geocaching! we should def setup a cache run sometime

MudLovingFJ said:

I love geocaching! we should def setup a cache run sometime

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Let me get a couple irons out of the fire and I'll put one together.

Sounds like fun....

Poker and other dave...

You can't really calibrate. The way it works is as a computer/calculator. All ones and zero's.

BUT... I had the same problem with my first device. It gave me too many options and I tinkered too much. BUT, I learned from that experience. Bring your GPS units with you to the events, and remind me. I can probably help you out.

I've only had one REALLY old cheapy unit that I couldn't figure out. No manual for that one either, which made it tougher.

Holy Thread Revival Batman!

Did this ever get off the ground? My family has recently picked this up and I think I would rather do it with FJ'ers.

I never tried it. Sounds fun but I too don`t have a GPS. I guess I could tag along and when I notice the whole group pointing at one area I could run like hell to see if I could find it before everyone else got there :rofl:

I would be interested in participating if an event was set up for this.

Been awhile since I did any. Regular modern day treasure hunt. Even the older GPS units should be good enough, because you get clues to try and figure out the locations--it's not just find-it-at-the-coordinates easy! Amazing what can be hidden in plain sight.

Check it out at:

http://www.geocaching.com

Yeah, it's the same link Kokopeli put out...