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In Partnership with the Calgary Public Library

we invite you to

Geocaching 201: Waypoint Management Tools

 

Are you an experienced geocacher and looking for ways to manage your geocaching lists? Are you a new to geocaching and looking to learn some advanced tools of the trade? Join us for Geocaching 201: Waypoint Management Tools


You must log your will attend for this event!
DATE: Saturday November 22nd, 2014
TIME: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
LOCATION: Fish Creek Public Library (at the posted coordinates above)
11161 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary Alberta, T2J 6S1
COST: Thanks to GeoWyrm we received the room for free!

Outline:
1. Advanced searching using the Geocaching website
2. Using Geocaching Pocket Queries & Caches along a route
3. Introduction to GSAK
4. Searching and filtering using GSAK 
5. Loading your GPS using GSAK
6. Publishing your logs, trackables and photos using GSAK
7. Introduction to GDAK

All of the lessons will be indoor lessons and it is highly recommended you bring a laptop with wi-fi access to follow along. We would also recommend having at least the demo version of GSAK installed but it is not required! If you have a GPSr bring it with you. No prior experience is necessary, but it will be beneficial for attendees to browse the website prior to the event, and sign up for a free geocaching membership. Some of the topics will require a premium membership to access. Check out www.geocaching.com for more information. If you have any questions that you would like answered prior to the event, please feel free to email us at Ge0Patr0l@shaw.ca and we would be happy to assist you.

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