Therefore, although it is possible to find a cache without a GPS, the option of using accurate GPS coordinates as an integral part of the cache hunt must be demonstrated for all physical cache submissions”” The three caches Super_Nate linked to are about year and a half old about the time the guidelines changed to include : “”GPS usage is an essential element of geocaching. This issues has been discussed in our reviewers forum several times for a better understanding Trust me when I say that we understand your pain but the guidelines are clear.
If it is any other way it would be a puzzle or a multistage / offset cache.
The key sentences’ here is “”” they must conform to the guidelines for traditional caches “”” and “”” The coordinates listed on the traditional cache page are the exact location of the cache ””” A container with just an object or codeword for verification, and no logbook, generally, does not qualify as a traditional cache. The coordinates listed on the traditional cache page are the exact location of the cache. Normally you'll find a Tupperware-style container, ammo box, or bucket filled with goodies, or smaller container ("microcache") too small to contain items except for a logbook. The cache may be filled with objects for trade. This is the original cache type consisting of (at a bare minimum) a container and a logbook. They must be referenced by latitude and longitude, not just clues. They should contain a signature stamp that stays with the box, and they must conform to the guidelines for traditional caches and therefore must contain a logbook. Letterbox hybrids are a mixture of letterbox and geocache. That is entirely up to the owner, but it would be pointless to create a letterbox hybrid if letterboxers don't know about it. Its not required that it be cross listed on a LB site. I think as far as 's point of view, a letterbox hybrid needs a stamp and that's all. I think this is where the confusion happens. If the coordinates take you to a spot and clues are used to bring you the rest of the way to the cache, that is an offset cache, not a letterbox hybrid. There is no category called "Geocache Letterbox".Īs Cardinal Red said, a letterbox hybrid is and geocache AND a letterbox, not a geocache that is found like a letterbox. But if it is listed at GC.com it should comply with Geocache standards. I understand a hide can be a Geocache AND a Letterbox (listed on both sites). are you asking if you can list a Geocache with only finding instructions suitable for a Letterbox? I hope the answer is no. If i'm reading your question wrong it won't be my first misunderstanding in this forum. I am wondering if a letterbox can be published without having to ruin the reason behind letterboxes, which is using clues instead of GPS coords to find the box. I never heard an outcome, and I am wondering if a letterbox can be published without having to ruin the reason behind letterboxes, which is using clues instead of GPS coords to find the box.Ĭan the coords listed be for the starting point, and the coords for the box be clearly marked in an additional waypoint for the reviewer? We are discussing this type of cache right now in the reviewer forums, will let you know the out come
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If you want them to have the option of finding it the old way you can list the parking coordinates in the text of the cache page and then either spell it out on the cache page on how to find it by degrees and distance, or cross list it on and link to it from the cache page. Wherever the letter box is placed has to be the posted coordinates at the top of the cache page. “”GPS usage is an essential element of geocaching.
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