Month: January 2025

Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Event Caches:

2/1/2025  – GCB0KH1 2025 Willow Winter Carnival!! (Willow)

2/2/2025 – GCB2FZV Celebrate Hedgehog Day 2025!  (Anchorage)

2/22/2025 – GCB2H2D  Papa Van’s 60th Birthday Event  (Anchorage)

3/14/2025 – GCB2FZB  2025 PI Day Celebration Event Cache  (Anchorage)

3/23/2025 – GCB2H5W  12TH ANNUAL MARCH BIRTHDAY FLASH MOB Event Cache  (Anchorage)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find “25” and celebrate the 25th anniversary with a new Locationless Cache!

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From Geocaching: Official Blog 

We’re excited to announce another fun way to celebrate 25 years of geocaching in 2025 with the publication of GCA2025 Where’s 25? – Locationless Cache. Show us where you find an already-existing “25” in the real-world and log this HQ-owned cache to earn the rare Locationless Cache icon.

This Locationless Cache is available to log January 25, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Here are the logging requirements:

  • Include one (1) photo of yourself or a personal item next to an already-existing 25. Ideally, the 25 should be something that others may visit if they know the location coordinates.
  • The 25 can stand on its own or not. It can be a numeral or spelled out. It can be in any language or ancient numbering systems. Get creative!
  • In the spirit of the original Locationless Caches, you are encouraged to include the coordinates where you found the 25 in your online log.

Logs that do not include a photo will be deleted. The cache page will be archived and locked on January 1, 2026, so be sure to find your 25 and log this Locationless Cache before the end of 2025.

We look forward to highlighting your creative photos throughout the year!

 

Geocaching: Official Blog 
https://www.geocaching.com/blog/2025/01/find-25-and-celebrate-the-25th-anniversary-with-a-new-locationless-cache/

January President’s Corner: A New Year of Adventure Awaits!

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By Emily Accipiter Stewart (eaccipi)
Dear Geocaching Enthusiasts and beloved members of GeocacheAlaska!,

As we step into a brand new year, I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! This is a special time for reflection and renewal, and what better way to embrace this fresh start than by setting new goals for our geocaching adventures? Whether it’s aiming to find a specific number of caches, exploring a new area, or even hosting an event, the possibilities are endless.

Here are some fun Alaska cache statistics for you to think about as you’re setting your goals. (All stats are as of 1/5/25)
  • There are 7,498 enabled caches in the state of Alaska. Man, that’s a lot of opportunities for putting smileys on a map!
  • There is a geocache in every borough and designated census area. A good time to make more progress on your borough challenge!

    https://coord.info/GCYPMN

  • Speaking of challenges, Alaska only has 36 Challenge Caches. Maybe some cachers will have a resolution to hide more!

  • Looking to work on a GeoTour? There are TWO caches in our state that are parts of Official GeoTours – GC52J9B and GCB09MA. I’ll let you look them up to see which tours.

  • Looking for an elusive 5/5 cache? Alaska has 17 you can go for!

My goals? Finish my 365 grid, find a cache in at least 1 new state (I’ve got my eyes on Oklahoma!), and to find 300 caches.
This year, let’s look forward to the future with excitement. Geocaching is not just about the thrill of the hunt; it’s about the journey we embark on together. Every cache offers a chance to discover new places, meet fellow adventurers, and create lasting memories. Let’s make it a goal to explore areas we’ve never been and uncover more of the hidden gems that Alaska has to offer.
Here’s to a year filled with exploration, community, and new experiences! Happy caching