2010 Winter Activities
Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 March 2010 08:58 Sunday, 31 January 2010 11:07
We are well into 2010 and the outlook for geocaching in Atlantic Canada is looking great!
Winter Activities
Geocaching in the winter is a great opportunity to join in a group hike and log some finds. There are a number of organized hikes planned, so here are a few:
1. Ice Walk 2010 (GC221KE) - Shediac, NB
2. Porcupine Inland - Lake Echo, NS
Keep an eye on the Group Hike board on ACGA for more as many group hikes are planned within a week or two: http://forum.atlanticgeocaching.com/index.php?board=95.0
As with most winter activities, dressing appropriately for a hike is a necessity to avoid any complications that might occur on the trail. Here are some basics on layering that will help you plan your next outing. (http://www.weather.com/activities/recreation/ski/articles/snowboarding_dress.html)
Wicking layer: This is the layer worn next to your skin, usually consisting of long underwear.
Insulating layer: This middle layer includes sweaters, sweatshirts, vests and pullovers. The purpose of this layer is to keep heat in and cold out, which is accomplished by trapping air between the fibers. Popular insulation materials include:
Protection layer: The exterior layer, generally a shell and pants, serves as your guard against the elements of winter. It should repel water from snow,sleet or rain and block the wind, while also letting perspiration evaporate.
And remember, SAFETY FIRST!
Events
Make sure you bookmark the ACGA event calendar, Two Chips continues to do a great job keeping us informed about upcoming event.
http://atlanticgeocaching.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=179
Highlights so far for 2010
1. Maritime Mega 2010. The event is listed on gc.com, go over and mark yourself as "will attend" as the event is not yet listed as a mega. Your support is needed to make this event a success! http://maritimemega.ca
2. Nova Scotia Spring Kick-off - Our 5th Anniversary (GC233XR)
3. Events at Fundy & Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Both parks will offer a new geocoin challenge over the 2010 season. Check ACGA in a few months for details.
ACGA updates its look for 2010
For those who visit the forums, you would have noticed that we upgraded our forum to the latest version, along with a new look. The forum works a lot faster and now includes the ACGA image gallery.
http://forum.atlanticgeocaching.com/
The ACGA front page also got a face-lift, with a new look a few weeks ago.
http://atlanticgeocaching.com/
ACGA on Social Netowrking Sites
Follow ACGA on twitter @acga
Subscribe to ACGA's youtube channel. If you have a geocaching/outdoors video, you can add it to the group. http://youtube.com/atlanticgeocaching
ACGA's facebook page continues to be the largest geocaching group page in Canada. http://www.facebook.com/search/?o=69&init=s%3Agroup&q=geocaching&s=60#/group.php?gid=2232553704
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