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Help use learn more about you as a cacher. What is your Favorite Cache type and why?
Climbing To New Adventures
**The views expressed here are that of myself only and do not necessarily represent that of the WGA board.**
I am not sure if the question refers to favorite cache type such as traditional, mystery, multi, etc. or favorite cache type such as park & grab, hike, gadget, challenge, geo-art, etc.
I will answer both. I love a well put together and crafted mystery cache – a puzzle that needs to be solved. I enjoy it when it is challenging and makes me think outside of the box. I very much dislike the type of puzzle cacher where there seems to be no order and/or logic. After the solve, if the actual hide is themed to the content of the puzzle cache, this will be a no-brainer favorite point! In other words, it doesn’t get much better!
Answering the second part, my favorite is a challenge cache; again, a well crafted challenge. I am currently working on one where you need to find a mystery cache on every calendar day of the year (not the same year). It has been so much fun, and while I am looking forward to completing this challenge, I shall also miss it. This has probably been my favorite challenge cache yet!
The views expressed here are that of myself only and do not necessarily represent that of the WGA board.
My favorite cache type? Well I’m a traditional guy mostly if you look at my stats… but my overall favorites are well done multi caches and letterbox style caches with directions on how to find the cache. Cache’s like Team GrouseTales Salute to the Stute. Caches like Ranger Boy’s Hissy Fit and Naive. Caches like Hack1of2’s Carnival Fish Pond (GC80QZ0). Caches like Goldie’s Geo Idols series.
I have a personal goal to find as many Golden Oldie caches as possible. I’ve found 24 Y2K caches and hope to a bunch more this year on a southern road trip with friends, kalkranz and lacknothing. Also, planning a visit to see the first caching friends I ever had, beccaday and family, out near San Francisco.
The Jasmer challenge has always been my favorite challenge. I love to learn the history of places and finding 20 year old caches, especially with original logbooks, are just so amazing!
I’ve recreated two oldies as hides, Grousetales aforementioned Salute to the Stute and jvechinski’s GC65A Vernon Marsh. I’ve adopted one of the original night caches in Wisconsin, Should Have Bought Him the Tie’s Glow in the Dark.
Trekkin and Birdin’s Wisconsin Classic Hides challenge (GC2D6N8) and Wisconsin Weirdness Challenges (GC2M3MW) and the WGA State Parks series are also on my longitudinal, do whenever I can, list. Its a blast visiting these caches and if elected, I’d like to expand upon the State Parks series.
I’m really interested in the history of geocaching in our state and elsewhere. I am thankful to have people like John Sudar (Hack1of2) who have researched the WGA extensively. I’d really like to see him back on the board in an official Historian capacity.
Please note: my comments are mine alone and may not necessarily reflect an official stance of the WGA Board of Directors.
I really enjoy caches that are part of something bigger. The WGA State Park Series, for example, encourages me to travel and see parts of the state I have never been to. I’ve been working slowly on these caches and hope to do more as time permits! As much as I do love a good ammo can in the woods, I do enjoy a good multi and puzzle cache, particularly those that are well thought out and creative.
I’ve also tried to accomplish some personal milestones as well. I’m on the brink of filling my first Fizzy grid and I’ve really enjoyed pursuing some Jasmer caches as well! I appreciate the work that goes into maintaining something for twenty years!!
The views expressed here are that of myself only and do not necessarily represent that of the WGA Board of Directors
So many choices! My favorite cache is one that takes me to an interesting place. Whether it be geologically or for historical value, caches like this are what keep me coming back for more. And this can be obtained through all “types” of caches, from virtual through CITO events.
I also must mention, that my hides are my favorites. Not necessarily for there location, quality, or uniqueness, but for the enjoyment that many others get from them. I believe we have hidden nearly 60 caches around the Appleton area and it is great to get all those notifications of someone making a finding and logging our hides. It brings a smile to my face every time I read a detailed log from a finder.
I love puzzle caches, it’s like a twofer: first you solve, second you find! I will admit that I found them intimidating to start with, but once I started printing some and figuring them out, I got to really like them. I still like ones that require pencil and paper the best.
I also like caches that take you to a unique location and teach you about the area’s history. Cemetery caches are great for that reason. I enjoy seeing the different styles of headstones that we’ve gone through, and if the cemetery has a Woodmen tree stone (or several), it’s a gold star day!
jodibee
Views expressed here are my own and do not necessarily represent that of the WGA Board of Directors.
My favorite geocache type have been Earthcaches because I have enjoyed the geology lessons contained. I recently found Hartung Park’s Past GC2AVZP and absolutely “geeked out” I suppose you could call it because I loved the educational signs, the sculptures and the park itself. A close second favorite geocache type have been Virtuals because typically they also take you to a notable location. I always talk about the Another Wisconsin First GCA803 virtual because it is the birthplace of the Ice Cream Sundae.
On any given day, my answer will always change but I will always answer it with a question. How much time do I have? Given that my husband is a muggle and typically tags along while I geocache, this is always a question when he asks if I would like to go caching today. Do we have plans going somewhere where a traditional will provide the most timeliness? Do we have nothing going on where I can plan an excursion for the Lonely Cache Game? How cold is it outside (more often than not, this is a valid point in Wisconsin)?
If time is not the issue, I prefer a unique cache; whether that is a mystery, multi, earth, so be it. I have not been one for numbers as I prefer the uniqueness of a location and/or challenge of the cache. I am more interested in the story shaping than the number of traditionals I have. Currently I am working on my WI county map. I have been making a point to get caches that are on less traveled roads. As a photographer, this has led to some amazing views and areas of Wisconsin.
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