Introducing a new four-month series called “You might be a geocacher if…” Each month from September through December, use the Friend League to individually earn points toward a new Geocacher Personality Souvenir. Are you an Adrenaline Junkie? A Caching Connoisseur? A Social Butterfly? A Trackable Lover? Collect them all to be the ultimate geocacher. Keep reading to learn September’s challenge below!
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All the latest news from the world of geocaching.
Five reminders about trackables
Did you know there are over one million* active trackables traveling around the world from geocache to geocache? Trackables add a layer of fun to the game, letting you experience an epic journey, one story and one geocache at a time. Whether you’re a seasoned geocacher or a newbie just starting out, here are five reminders about trackables.
Be a better hider
Being a better hider begins long before a lucky adventurer claims a FTF (First to Find) on your brand new geocache. It even begins before you submit your freshly hidden geocache for review. Some geocachers are already experts at hiding great caches. For the rest of us, here are four quick pointers to be a better hider.
Ready, Set…Plan Your GIFF Event!
The Geocaching International Film Festival (GIFF) is still three months away (November 8-12) but now is the perfect time to start planning your event. Don’t know where to start? Look here for help.
GIFF is your only chance to earn a special souvenir by watching a whole series of unique and fun geocaching movies. For more inspiration, check out these 39 amazing moments from GIFF 2017.
Questions you should think about while planning:
- What equipment will you use to show the finalist films?
- How many people will come and how many seats do you need?
- Will your film night have a theme, snacks, or film judging?
How to host a GIFF Event:
- Read the tips for hosting an event.
- Submit your event listing on Geocaching.com at least two weeks prior to the date of your event and wait for it to be published by a Volunteer Reviewer.
- Once your event is published, fill out the GIFF Sign Up Form.
- Wait for your event to be approved via email by the GIFF team at HQ.
Approved events will be added to the GIFF 2018 bookmark list and will receive the GIFF film reel file prior to the event.
Are you looking for GIFF Geocoins or other merchandise items? Check out our Shop.
Un vistazo dentro de las Criaturas Ocultas
Viajando a través del bosque, en el desierto, el océano y hasta las cimas de las montañas, los geocachers avistaron 13 especies de Criaturas Ocultas en todo el mundo. Desde las estadísticas hasta las fotos, ¡aquí tienes un vistazo de la aventura global de las Criaturas Ocultas:
