Not sure I really am into the spirit of this souvenir challenge. I just see it as something manufactured to get us to do something we already want to do.
Actually I can see a benefit to the promotion. Since mystery caches, earthcaches, letterbox hybrids, and multicaches are worth up to 3x more points than traditionals, it will motivate some of those traditionals-only newbie cachers to spread their wings and step out of their comfort zone to solve a puzzle or find a multi. It also has motivated numerous people to host events during the time period since events are triple points. As for me, I’ve got plans made for several cache outings with others because of the challenge. Sure I would have likely gone out caching with those people anyway, but the focus is a bit different: What non-traditionals should we work on together as well as traditionals so we can hit our goals? One thing is certain – I plan to find at least 35 to 50 caches during that three week period to meet the full challenge, which might not have happened as quickly had it not been for this Planetary Pursuit Challenge. I plan to have fun with it!
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