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| + | * [http://www.geocaching.com/about/hiding.aspx Hiding Your First Geocache] (Geocaching.com) | ||
| + | * [http://blog.geocaching.com/2011/02/Groundspeak-weekly-newsletter-february-9-2011/ Habits of a Good Geocache Owner] (Groundspeak's "Latitude 47" blog) | ||
| + | * [http://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx Geocache Listing Requirements / Guidelines] (Geocaching.com) | ||
Latest revision as of 02:19, 17 July 2012
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[edit] Get Started: Choose a cache type
There are several cache types: traditional, multi, mystery/puzzle, etc. Choose a type that suits your style.
Be sure to understand the cache listing guidelines before you submit your cache listing. Be aware that Geocaching.com will not accept new listings of the grandfathered cache types: virtual, webcam, locationless, and traveling.
Some suggest that new geocachers should wait to hide a geocache until they have found a specific number of geocaches. There is wisdom in this advice, even though there is no "magic" number of finds that enables you to hide a good cache. Finding a variety of caches can help you understand what kinds of caches you find more enjoyable. Experience with others' caches can also help you learn what kinds of containers are more reliable, and what kinds tend to require more maintenance.
[edit] Second Step: Choose a cache location
Sometimes your choice of location will dictate your choice of cache type, but you can also choose which type to place, and then go hunting for a suitable location. Be sure to find a location that will not cause suspicion. Also be aware that all geocaches must be placed a minimum of 0.1 miles from each other.
These articles discuss the details of choosing a good location to hide your cache:
- Finding a good hiding spot
- How to get good coordinates (when hiding)
- How to make a cache interesting
- Obtaining Permission
[edit] Third Step: Assemble your cache
[edit] Fourth Step: Fill your cache
- Stash Note
- Log Book
- Pens/Pencils
- Prime Suspect's Mini Pens Tutorial
- Make a Mini Bic Pen (Instructables)
- Shorty Pens
- Suggested trade items
- FTF items
- Prohibited cache items
[edit] Next: Hide your cache
One of the big rules is "don't use digging tools to create a place to hide your cache!" Caches are not buried. However, they are frequently placed under piles of branches or rocks, and micros tend to be stuck to metal objects, using magnets.
[edit] Finally: Submit your cache for review
- Difficulty and Terrain Ratings
- Creating a Listing
- Allowed HTML Tags
- Getting Your Cache Listed Quickly (Groundspeak knowledge base)
[edit] See also
- Hiding Your First Geocache (Geocaching.com)
- Habits of a Good Geocache Owner (Groundspeak's "Latitude 47" blog)
- Geocache Listing Requirements / Guidelines (Geocaching.com)
