March 15, 2010
- The BCGA is excited to announce the official dates for the 2010 Cache Blitz. There have been a few modifications since the last announcement from scruffster on December 16, 2009.
February 19, 2010
- We hope so as we’re opening up the design to everyone who wants to give it a try. Design a coin, front and back, and let your imagination run wild. Make it round or make it any shape you want. Just make it unique!
February 18, 2010
- Elias has posted the following in the Geocaching Forums. Don't panic! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- On Tuesday, February 23rd starting at 8 PM Pacific Time (GMT -8), we'll be performing upgrades to the Geocaching.com database server in preparation for the increase in Geocaching over the spring and summer months. The expected downtime for this work is 4 hours and during that time, all Geocaching.com services including the web site, Pocket Queries, the...
February 17, 2010
- In this episode, Icenrye shows highlights from the Prince George Geocaching 101 event. Next is a tutorial on caching along a route. To end the show, he has a pair of exciting contest announcements. The episodes may be found at his website.
February 12, 2010
- In planning my families visit to some of the Olympic Sites I cam across this great map by a local reporter: 2010 Google Map I also converted many of the entries to a GPX file so you can load it into your GPS Receivers. 2010 GPX File (right mouse, save as) Hope this is useful to some people. The 'Houses' and pavilions are spread out all over, and I wanted an easy way to navigate to them when downtown.
February 8, 2010
- It is with considerable regret that the BCGA Board of Directors announce Stuart Meindersma (Scruffster)'s resignation as President of the BCGA, effective immediately. Stuart has cited health concerns as the reason for his departure. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank Stuart for the work that he has done for the BCGA during his short term and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
February 6, 2010
- Due to health concerns, I find it impossible to continue on with my duties as BCGA President. I thank all members for putting their confidence in me and I do hope the years I spent as president were productive. Ted has great ideas and inexhaustible enthusiasm. I have no doubt the BCGA will prosper under his leadership. I wish you all the best of luck, Stu.
January 25, 2010
- On 23 January 2009, I hosted a "Geocaching 101" event for people I've met through Twitter. They had seen my tweets about geocaching and were interesting in learning more, so I put on an informal event. LeftCoastMama, Hollyburn, QuigleyJones, and Cuddlefish all helped out, and Landsharkz even lent us a GeomateJr to demo to the kids.
January 12, 2010
- In conjunction with local geocaching organizations, the BCGA will co-host geocaching events across the province. Light the Geo Torch events will be held on either the first or second weekend in February. This is a great chance for people new to geocaching to mix and mingle with seasoned geocachers. Three events have already been published. Others will soon follow. Kamloops Chilliwack Campbell River Events in the planning stages include: Cranbrook Prince George Vancouver Victoria Williams...
- Icenrye's latest videozine is avilable for viewing. This episode features the "Cache and Release" event in Prince George along with pocket cameras used in Geocaching. You can view the videozine by clicking on the link below. ICENRYE'S VIDEOZINE