definition of terms

[amita17Participant]

Can someone give me an explanation (or a link to one) of the difference between a lonely cache and one in need of a cache rescue? I understand what a lonely cache is, but what makes a cache go in need of rescue? Just a bunch of DNFs? Who decides? Are they archived, and then unarchived if rescued? Thanks.

[labrat_wrParticipant]

Caches that are on the cache rescue list http://www.wi-geocaching.com/modules.php?name=Cache_Rescue tend to be ones that have been archived by the reviewers (for retrieval of the container or verification that the container is no longer present) or by a cache owner who may submit a rescue to “verify present” if there are circumstances that prevent the CO from doing timely maintainence on the cache.

lonely caches just haven’t been found in a particular span of time.

Disclaimer : Always answering to a higher power.

[-cheeto-Participant]

The WGA Cache rescue function has existed independent of the Lonely Cache Game (and for a much longer time). As the LCG has evolved, cache rescue missions were added as a method of getting “points” in the LCG to encourage folks to complete the rescue missions. It makes sense because essentially the end result of both efforts is better caching in Wisconsin.

All I will add to Pete’s answer related to cache rescue missions is all members are free to submit a cache rescue mission, not just the reviewers. Also, they’re not always for removing archived caches. Maintaining a cache is another cache rescue function as-is verifying if a cache is still present.

[SagasuParticipant]

I’ll echo Shane’s comments in regards to both the lonely cache game and the cache rescue function greatly benefitting geocaching overall in Wisconsin. Few other states have efforts like both of these that helps keep caches in play and in good shape, or remove them from the field when needed. Some locations even automatically archive a cache that simply hasn’t been visited for 6 months. Heck, that’s a lonely cache here, and many are very satisfying finds.

The same goes for a rescue, most of which are caches the rescuer has never seen, and they are often as challenging and exciting as some of the lonely caches. The addition of cache rescues to the Lonely Cache Game was a great idea that helped rescues get some increased attention and effort.

[amita17Participant]

Thanks everyone! I think I understand now.

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