The Geocaching Handbook - Softcover

Cameron, Layne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762730447 ISBN 13: 9780762730445

Publisher: Falcon Guides, 2004

Synopsis

The Geocaching Handbook is a complete introduction to the fast-growing sport of geocaching. It includes a history of geocaching; instructions on creating a cache, hiding it, and sharing it with others; geocaching etiquette and conventions; basic land navigation techniques including using a GPS unit; basic backcountry safety and etiquette; where to look and where to hide; types of treasures; and everything aspiring geocachers need to get started in this fascinating, family-friendly, high-tech outdoor-oriented pastime. On May 1, 2000, the White House announced that it would "stop the intentional degradation of the GPS signal available to the public beginning at midnight tonight. This will mean that civilian users of GPS will be able to pinpoint locations up to 10 times more accurately than they do now." As history was being made, self-professed techno-geeks like Dave Ulmer, an electronic and software engineer from Portland, Oregon, followed the announcements. After brainstorming new ideas for this budding technology, Ulmer came up with the idea of a treasure hunt. On May 3, just two days later, Ulmer placed a five-gallon bucket near a wooded road about one mile from his home at (N 4

About this title

About the Author

Layne Cameron is an avid outdoorsman who authored or co-authored four books and more than 300 articles for national magazines and newspapers.

From the Back Cover

Geocaching is one of the fastest growing outdoor sports of the millennium, combining aspects of treasure hunting, high-tech navigation, and exploration. To get started all you have to do is select a local cache listing from a geocaching Web site, enter the waypoint or coordinates into your GPS unit, and then plot your route to adventure. The Geocaching Handbook is your complete introduction to this fascinating outdoor activity.

Discover how to:

Select a cache listing and begin your hunt for the treasure
Buy a GPS receiver and use it to navigate to the cache
Create and hide your own cache for others to find
Practice backcountry safety and geocaching etiquette
Play other geo-games, such as Are U Nuts? and Geodashing
Connect with other geocachers through clubs and geo-events

And you ll learn how the game began - from its creator, Dave Ulmer. This book contains everything you need to know to get started in this fun, family-friendly outdoor pastime.

Edition details

• Publisher: Falcon Guides
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762730447
• ISBN 13: 9780762730445
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 115