Geo-Survival: A 2025 Community Celebration Event Community Celebration Event

Join us for a special geocaching event focused on staying safe while enjoying the hunt! Whether you’re a seasoned cacher or new to the game, safety should always be part of your adventure. Our featured topic will be Geo-Survival. We've all had those missteps and near disasters while geocaching. This is our opportunity to share those stories and educate our fellow geocachers about the dangers of geocaching — and, more importantly, teach about preparedness and Geo-Survival. 

This two-hour event will cover a range of essential geocaching safety topics. We’ll share real-life stories, practical tips, and safety gear recommendations to help you prepare for the unexpected and geocache with confidence.

Bring your questions, your experiences, and your fellow cachers! Let's celebrate our Geo-Survival!

Possible Safety Topics to Discuss:

1. Heat and Sun Exposure

   • Recognizing signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke

   • Importance of hydration and electrolyte balance

   • Use of sunscreen, hats, and UV-protective clothing

2. Tick, Insect, and Snake Awareness

   • How to dress to avoid bites and stings

   • Identifying dangerous wildlife and first aid for encounters

   • Use of repellents and post-hike checks

3. Trip Planning and Communication

   • Leaving a plan with someone before you go

   • Using GPS and offline maps

   • Sharing coordinates responsibly

4. Terrain and Environmental Hazards

   • Reading cache terrain and difficulty ratings

   • Staying safe near cliffs, water, or unstable ground

   • Avoiding restricted or dangerous areas

5. First Aid Basics for Cachers

   • What to pack in your caching first aid kit

   • Managing minor injuries on the trail

6. Situational Awareness and Personal Security

   • Geocaching in urban or remote areas

   • Approaching caches near private property or suspicious locations

   • Solo caching vs. team caching safety considerations

7. Technology Safety

   • Battery conservation and backup power

   • Emergency location features on phones and GPS units

   • Avoiding distractions while navigating

8. Weather Readiness

   • Interpreting local weather forecasts

   • Dangers of thunderstorms and lightning strikes

   • Dealing with flash floods, high winds, and cold snaps

9. Considerations for special situations:

   • Night Caching

   • Scuba Caching

   • Watercraft Caching

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Community Celebration Events - 2025

This Event is part of a limited release of Community Celebration Events to celebrate 25 years of geocaching. Geocachers hosted events between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Learn more about Community Celebration Events on the Geocaching Blog.