Geocaching 101.hiding a cache/using geocaching.com Event Cache
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Geocaching 101.hiding a cache/using geocaching.com
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Sunday, July 17, 2011
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The next class, May's class got rained out so it is being combined with July's
Event is to be held at the Lost River Cave from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. This is a free event and is open to beginners to experts. A little background on this event. Last year the Lost River cave has kind of roped me into holding Geocaching 101 ( classes) events at the cave. (To tell the truth I really don't mind doing the classes) All the events were well received and I always had good attendance. One problem is they were more or less hit or miss and very unorganized. They all went over well but there was really no rhyme or reason to them. This year will be a new ball game. Each (class) will cover a different aspect of caching.
I am going to post the course agenda and first class out line.
Lost River Cave Geocaching 101 series
Geocaching is a hot new sport that is attracting thousands of players. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunt using hand-held Global Positioning System receivers and a set of Latitude and Longitude coordinates.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) enables people to locate a specific geographic position accurately—anywhere in the world—using a GPS receiver unit. Once a person has hidden a treasure (or “geocache”) and recorded the location, another player can locate the geocache using a GPS unit.
The Geocaching 101 series classes will teach participants how to use a GPS receiver unit and how to successfully participate in the game. Bring your own GPS unit or share one during the event. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning about the activity. Each 101 session will consist of 1 hour of class room learning and 1 hour of hands-on seeking.
Geocaching is a wonderful activity for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Because of the various difficulty levels in geocache hunts, people of all abilities can find suitable challenges. Our Geocaching 101 class is designed for adults and children.
The third class outline is:
July 17,
Geocaching 101: Geocaching.com: How to use It
Lecture: With a connection to the internet, participants learn how to set up a username on the widely used website, how to search for caches and log their adventures.
Hands-on: Participants will find a Valley Cache and log their find on Geocaching.com, and setting up a username if necessary.
Hiding a Cache
Lecture: Participants will learn the etiquette to hiding a traditional cache, the types of caches available, how to evaluate the cache (difficulty level…) and how to publish it on Geocaching.com.
Hands-on: Participants will break into groups, hide ready-made caches, provide information to another team and find each other’s caches.
Additional Hints
(No hints available.)
Treasures
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