{"id":34726,"date":"2016-03-15T13:49:24","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T20:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=34726"},"modified":"2017-11-15T15:27:52","modified_gmt":"2017-11-15T23:27:52","slug":"reach-new-geocaching-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/reach-new-geocaching-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"Reach new geocaching heights!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given that my college alma mater\u2019s mascot is a bird (albeit a mythical one<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kansas_Jayhawks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Jayhawk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), perhaps it\u2019s no surprise that some of my favorite geocaches are ones that get me in the air. I love climbing caches!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34727\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34727\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/FloridaGeocache.jpg\" alt=\"FloridaGeocache\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2016\/03\/FloridaGeocache.jpg 656w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2016\/03\/FloridaGeocache-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34727\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Climbing for a cache in Florida<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some climbing caches are more accessible than others. Those that require ropes, harnesses and other gear can be fantastic, but may be beyond the reach of non-technical climbers. However, geocaches in trees are often suitable for a wide variety of ages and abilities. So what makes for a great tree climbing geocache experience?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>The right tree:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It should be sturdy enough for an adult to climb. If the limbs are too thin, it can be hazardous for the geocacher <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the tree. (Never damage a tree or other wildlife while attempting to find a geocache.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>The right equipment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Even if you don\u2019t need ropes or harnesses, you must wear the correct footwear and other apparel. Flip-flops are a no-no!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>The right day:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t attempt to climb in wet, icy or otherwise dangerous conditions. And be sure to bring a friend. Not just to keep an eye on you, but to take great pictures!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34728\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34728\" style=\"width: 488px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34728\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/15506361946_fc7d40a4b5_z.jpg\" alt=\"15506361946_fc7d40a4b5_z\" width=\"488\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2016\/03\/15506361946_fc7d40a4b5_z.jpg 480w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2016\/03\/15506361946_fc7d40a4b5_z-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34728\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Climbing in Iowa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tree climbing geocaches are a blast. For me, it\u2019s a combination of adrenaline rush and natural beauty that\u2019s hard to beat. Just last week, I was signing a log and thought, \u201cWhat a spectacular view!\u201d followed quickly by, \u201cOkay, now how exactly am I gonna get down from here?\u201d On that note, I can\u2019t stress enough the importance of safety in your pursuit. If at any point you feel you\u2019re taking an unnecessary risk, just stop and return to terra firma.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34729\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34729\" style=\"width: 488px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34729\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/14719855964_0c3007ac08_z.jpg\" alt=\"14719855964_0c3007ac08_z\" width=\"488\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2016\/03\/14719855964_0c3007ac08_z.jpg 480w, https:\/\/d3mo08i005h0zn.cloudfront.net\/blog\/uploads\/2016\/03\/14719855964_0c3007ac08_z-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ascending in Nebraska<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I could talk all day about my personal favorite tree climbing experiences, but just a few that come to mind are <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/geocache\/GC2GZ1J_bird-house?guid=5037f0a9-ab51-4b55-b28d-d022e6e5563b\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBird House\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Fort Myers, FL) and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/geocache\/GC4CGAF_free-bird?guid=07593a3c-2b12-4ca3-8e2d-a2b598eeb20e\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Bird<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Parkville, MO). Sadly, my tree climbing experience doesn\u2019t yet extend beyond North America. But I hope to change that someday.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever climbed high for a smiley?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Given that my college alma mater\u2019s mascot is a bird (albeit a mythical one\u2014the Jayhawk), perhaps it\u2019s no surprise that some of my favorite geocaches are ones that get me in the air. I love climbing caches! Some climbing caches are more accessible than others. 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