Geocaching

While my father and I are in Quebec and Labrador, we plan on doing some Geocaching.  For those of you who haven't heard of Geocaching before, it is basically a worldwide treasure hunt.  Anyone can log onto geocaching.com and create a free account.  From there, you can view caches located nearby and their respective coordinates.  You can plug these coordinates into a GPS unit (like those sold by Garmin and Magellan) and then use the GPS device to get closer and closer to the cache until it is found.  Inside the cache is typically a log book or some sort of paper that a person can write their name on to indicate that they found the cache.  A person can also log online that they found the cache and add photos of them holding the cache.  Geocaches can be tote sized containers to caches the size of a bolt.  Also, finding caches can range from very easy to very difficult.  Geocaching.com lists each cache size and difficulty.  There are also sometimes hints given with these caches to help those looking for them.

My father and I plan on placing a waterproof ammo can along the Hart Jaune River.  

There are actually quite a few Geocaches placed along Quebec Route 389 that leads into Labrador City.  However, there aren't any Geocaches placed as far as 28 kilometers off of the main road (where my father and I will be near the Hart Jaune Dam).  This Geocache will harder for people to find and require more discipline and determination.

I plan on putting waterproof materials inside the container, including a few numbered Rite in the Rain pads, pencils, and a pencil sharpener:

This container needs to stand the test of time and the harsh northern Quebec elements.  Visitors won't be common to this Geocache and its contents need to stand up to being wet and cold.  I will post the coordinates and link to this Geocache on this page once it is placed.  I hope that someday you will be able to find it and enjoy the hunt!  In the meantime, if you create a page please look me up: JPB38