Retro fun in Catalonia

On the last weekend of May, Ripollet, a beautiful suburb of Barcelona in Spain’s Catalonia region, welcomed geocachers for Retro Summer Fest, a memorable Mega-Event.

Summer arrived early, bringing unusually hot temperatures for late May. Thankfully, the organizers secured exclusive access to a nearby swimming pool, giving attendees a great way to cool off between the many planned activities. With a full schedule of entertainment and geocaches throughout the area, there was always something to do. One unexpected highlight was a flip-flop throwing competition that had participants and spectators laughing out loud!

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Behind GeoWoodstock XXI: Q&A with award-winning geocacher Mark Webb

Mark Webb, also known as Troopbiz, has been part of the geocaching community since age 8. This year, he led the team behind GeoWoodstock XXI (GCANXX1) in Morgantown, West Virginia—the second-ever Giga-Event in the United States.

We caught up with Mark to hear about his journey from geo-teen to award-winning Event host, his tips for building community, and what’s next for him in geocaching. Continue reading →