Newbie Checking In...

[Happy Grumpz]

Hi everyone, I'm really new to Geocaching, that new that I havent even started yet

I just want to really make sure that I know exactly what I'm doing before I go searching for my 1st cache, I would hate to make a newbie mistake

I am always out and about walking my 3 dogs, someone once mentioned Geocaching to me saying that I could incorporate the two things together, so that what I plan to do.

My dogs are currently in training to search out tupperware boxes and such like

Here are my helpers...

My Springer...



My Border Collie...



And my ickle Chihuahua...



Are there any specific do's and dont's when out and about???

[martybartfast]

Here are my helpers...
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And my ickle Chihuahua...



Are there any specific do's and dont's when out and about???

The first two should be OK for regular sized caches, but I'd save this one for hunting micros

There aren't really many do's and don'ts other than normal common sense and consideration for the environment/other cachers/non cachers, so get out there and welcome to the game,

[border caz]

As soon as I saw the dogs I just knew some bright spark would say that!

[Bill D (wwh)]

I've moved this to the General forum as many users don't look at the Off Topic section.

When I had my first FTF (first to find a new cache) I had a friend's Border Collie with me and he found the cache for me! It was under a thorn bush where I'd already looked, but he went to a particular spot and kept sniffing there so I looked again, and yes, there it was!

[Bill D (wwh)]

Sorry, I forgot to answer the OP's request for advice.

You've probably noticed that caches are rated 1 to 5 for difficulty and terrain. Start with one which has a low difficulty rating, and which is a Regular sized cache. Small caches and micros can be much more difficult to find, especially if you have no experience.

You may want to start with one that has a clear Hint, in case you find yourself struggling to find it.

Happy caching!

[Mrs Blorenge]

Hi... welcome

As you're a total beginner, this is a good section to read first:

Finding your first geocache.

Also, it's good if you can get along to a local geocaching event. That's when cachers meet up for general socialising. You could meet others from your area who would be willing to take you to find a few caches so you get the feel of the game. Can you tell us where you live (roughly)?

[Happy Grumpz]

Thanks for the very warm welcome and thanks for the tips :cheers:

[Happy Grumpz]

Can you tell us where you live (roughly)?

Birtley in County Durham, profile now edited