What do the symbols mean on geocaching?
The ghost is a virtual cache, meaning that you need to take a picture of yourself to get the cache. Green is a normal cache. Red is an event cache. Blue I believe is where you do research on the geography of the location and yellow is a multi cache. 2.
What does the ghost symbol mean in geocaching?
Ghost icon = Virtual cache.
What does DTF mean in geocaching?
First To Find
Ping! That’s the sound of your phone or email notifying you when a new geocache is published nearby. Grab your geo-bag, gps device, and get moving… you want to be the FTF (First To Find).
What are two things you should do when you locate a cache?
Once you find the cache, sign the logbook, exchange one item and put everything back like you found it. Follow the most basic rule of geocaching: Leave No Trace during your hunt.
What is normally in a geocache?
They can be anything, but they are usually small, weatherproof boxes made of metal, wood, or plastic. You might find a camouflaged Altoids tin, a can of mixed nuts, or an ammo box. The cache will be hidden (but not buried) in a safe, non-intrusive place.
What are the ghost geocaches?
A ghost icon means the cache is virtual. There is no container but there is something to see or do at the listed coordinates. Virtual caches are being phased out of geocaching.
What does FP mean in geocaching?
Posted March 14, 2012. The only acronym that I understand thus far is FTF (first to find).
What does nano mean in geocaching?
the very tiniest of
Nano – For the very tiniest of geocaches.
What are some tips to practice good geocaching etiquette?
Geocaching Etiquette
- Abide by all laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Heed the signs that read “No Trespassing”
- Replace the cache container as you found it unless it is obviously exposed.
- If you take something, leave something (equal or better value)
- Avoid creating a public disturbance.
- Pick up trash as you cache.
How are attributes displayed on the geocache page?
Once attributes are specified, these are displayed as icons on the geocache page. For example, those interested in dog-friendly geocaches with a scenic view can simply look for the corresponding icons. Premium Members can automate this by using that information as part of a specific filtering mechanism called a Pocket Query.
What are attribute icons used in c:geo?
This page provides an overview about all attribute icons used in c:geo. The attribute icons are used by a cache owner to describe the attributes of a cache and are shown on the cache details page. You can tap on the attribute section in the cache details to view a textual description instead of the icons.
What do the icons in the cache details mean?
The attribute icons are used by a cache owner to describe the attributes of a cache and are shown on the cache details page. You can tap on the attribute section in the cache details to view a textual description instead of the icons.
What is the difference between a geocache and a multi cache?
The geocache can be found at the given coordinates. A multi cache uses at least two locations. The geocache itself is located at the final location, but you need to visit several locations and possibly solve questions/riddles at each stage to find out the final location.