Grüezi from Switzerland: Geocaching in Aarau

Geocaching HQ Lackeys attend dozens of Mega and Giga-Events around the world, shaking hands, sharing stories of adventure, and of course, geocaching! Geocaching HQ Lackey, SideshowDave28, traveled to Switzerland to attend the grüezi sCHwiiz 2026 Mega-Event (GCB4WYJ) in the town of Aarau.

Early in September, I had the opportunity to travel to the beautiful country of Switzerland to attend grüezi sCHwiiz 2026 (GCB4WYJ) in the town of Aarau. Continue reading →

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 →