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Geocaching 101- Cranbrook Event Cache

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Hidden : Sunday, February 3, 2008
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocaching 101 : School is in session !!

The batteries are in your new GPSr... now what ?
Why not try Geocaching? 
Geocaching 101 is an event held as a chance for new Geocachers to get together with experienced cachers to ask for advice, guidance and lots of great tips !

If you're brand new to geocaching, it's an excellent oppurtunity to meet other geocachers who may have a bit more experience under their belt.

What to expect...

- Drop on in to meet up with friendly, local, experienced geocachers that can answer all your questions about how to set up and use your new GPS, how to enter coordinates, and how to find geocaches.
- Check out the displays of different kinds of geocache containers : regular, micros and maybe even some sneaky ones!
- Learn how travel bugs and geocoins work and how to track them.
- Hunt for some easy to find geocaches hidden around the event location for you to practice on.
- Enjoy a beverage and make new friends!
- There will be information and applications for membership in the British Columbia Geocaching Association.
- Everyone is welcome!

Experienced cachers - come find some hints to that nasty mystery cache that is eluding you, chat with friends or find out who the heck is behind that strange caching name you see in the logs.
... heck, you get a smiley just for attending.

Kids and families are welcome!

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There will be several events held across British Columbia.
Find a location close to you.

Cranbrook (Sunday February 3, 2008 -- 7:00 pm sharp ) -- hosted by Pattycat
Boston Pizza: 1201 Cranbrook Street, North Cranbrook
Please arrive on time so the event will not finish too late.

Coquitlam (Saturday February 2, 2008 -- 2:00- 5:00 pm ) -- by wild wiggly beanz & Scruffster
Blue Mountain Scout Hall, NE corner of Blue Mountain Park Coquitlam

Chilliwack (Saturday February 2, 2008 -- 1:00- 4:00 pm ) hosted by agassiz angel
The Pantry Restaurant: 45466 Yale Rd, Chilliwack

Campbell River (Saturday February 2, 2008 -- 11:30- 2:30 pm ) -- hosted by hike n' bike
Room #1, Community Center, 401, 11th Avenue, Campbell River


Vernon (Saturday February 2, 2008 -- 12:00- 4:00 pm ) -- hosted by Groundhog and Shadow
Groundhog's home: 9102 Cherry Lane, Vernon

Kamloops (Saturday February 2, 2008 -- 11:00 am ) -- hosted by Earthquake
ABC Restaurant, 1835 Rogers Pl, Kamloops

Esquimalt (Saturday February 2, 2008 -- 2:00 - 4:00 pm ) -- hosted by WhiteBear
Ricky's Restaurant, 1501 Admirals Rd, View Royal

Prince George (Saturday February 2, 2008 -- 6:30 pm ) -- hosted by PG Cachers





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