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Caching In The NorthWest

ChrisOfTheNorthWest

The only podcast from the birthplace of geocaching in the great Pacific NorthWest. Each week we will talk about caches and cachers from here and around the globe. So, sit back and listen to Caching in the NorthWest.

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S2026 · E689
Saturday · 1 hr 9 min
689: A San Diego Road Trip Through Geocaching History
In this Caching in the NorthWest episode, Chris of the NorthWest and LANMonkey take you on a geocaching road trip through San Diego. The episode covers Phil's Memorial Cache (GC5B), known as the oldest California geocache, along with the trails and views at Mt. Soledad, the history and gardens of Balboa Park, and the coastal scenery of Point Loma. Balboa Park's story, from its 1868 origins through the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, shapes much of the discussion. Watch the full episode, catch the live show every Thursday at 7PM PT, and find more geocaching adventures at CachingNW.com.
S2026 · E688
October 3 · 1 hr 4 min
688: Live from San Diego
In this live Caching in the NorthWest episode, recorded from San Diego, Chris of the NorthWest and LANMonkey broadcast from a brewery with a crowd of geocachers. The show covers Phil's Memorial Cache (GC5B), the oldest geocache in California, along with Balboa Park, the La Jolla tide pools, and Point Loma and Cabrillo National Monument. Guests share hand-made Signal event souvenirs, a deep dive into Earth caching, and San Diego's Hall of Fame cache challenges, plus tips on Mike's Taco Club and the California burrito. Watch the full episode, catch the live show every Thursday at 7PM PT, and find more geocaching adventures at CachingNW.com.
S2026 · E687
September 26 · 1 hr 7 min
687: Get Ready for EarthCache Day!
In Episode 687 of Caching in the NorthWest, the Pacific Northwest's geocaching podcast, we explore EarthCaches: the geology-based geocaches that send you to waterfalls, basalt columns, glacial erratics, volcanic landscapes, and coastal formations instead of a hidden container. LANMonkey joins Chris of the NorthWest and witzend to talk through how to find EarthCaches, how to research the geology before you go, how to answer logging tasks correctly, and how to communicate with cache owners so your log stands. Whether you're a beginner geocacher wondering how EarthCaches work or an experienced cacher looking to sharpen your earth science skills, this episode is packed with practical tips for EarthCaching in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and beyond. Join us live every Thursday at 7PM PT and find all episodes at https://CachingNW.com. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Co-Host LANMonkey on Geocaching.com: https://www.geocaching.com/p/?u=LANMonkey EarthCache Resources EarthCache Program (Geological Society of America): https://www.geosociety.org/what-we-do/in-the-field/earthcache EarthCache Submission Guidelines: https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/fieldexp/EarthCache/guidelines/home.aspx EarthCache FAQ: https://rock.geosociety.org/earthcache/faq.htm New Hiding Guidance for EarthCaches (Geocaching HQ Blog): https://www.geocaching.com/blog/?p=133006
S2026 · E686
September 19 · 1 hr 7 min
686: Fizzy Whines About Puzzle Caches
On this episode of Caching in the NorthWest, puzzle cache expert and Fizzy Challenge namesake FizzyMagic joins hosts Chris of the NorthWest, witzend, and LANMonkey to talk about what goes wrong with puzzle caches — and why we can't stop solving them anyway. From unsolvable ciphers and moon-logic guesswork to last-three-digit shortcuts, one-true-page puzzles, walls of text, and egocaches built to show off rather than entertain, Fizzy shares hard-won puzzle-solving wisdom from working alongside some of the top names on the Certitude solved list. Whether you're brand new to mystery caches or chasing a Fizzy Challenge grid of your own, this episode is packed with practical tips for solving smarter and hiding better puzzle caches in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Watch live every Thursday at 7PM PT at https://CachingNW.com.
S2026 · E683
September 12 · 1 hr 1 min
685: Merlin1392 Challenge Accepted!
In this episode of Caching in the NorthWest, hosts Chris of the NorthWest, witzend, and LANMonkey are joined by fellow geocaching podcaster Bounce,bounce to remember Tim, known in the geocaching community as Merlin1392. A longtime board member of the Michigan Geocaching Organization (MiGO), Merlin1392 left a lasting mark on geocaching through his dedication to the hobby and his community. This geocaching podcast episode looks back on his legacy and contributions, sharing stories and reflections from fellow geocachers whose lives he touched. Tune in for this tribute episode of Caching in the NorthWest, the podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, live every Thursday at 7pm PT. Visit CachingNW.com for more geocaching news, geocaching podcasts, and community stories from the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
S2026 · E684
September 5 · 55 min
Caching in the NorthWest 684: Jurassic Fall Event with Bounce,Bounce and goblindust
Join Caching in the NorthWest, the geocaching podcast from the birthplace of geocaching in the Pacific Northwest, as we preview the Jurassic Fall Event — a hands-on gadget cache building night happening 09/19/2026 at the Bounce Bounce shop. This week's episode dives into DIY gadget caches, breadboard electronics projects, and geocache container design, with special guests Bouncebounce and Goblindust breaking down what to expect at this unique geocaching event. Whether you're into gadget caching, electronic geocaches, cache building, or just love a good Pacific Northwest geocaching meetup, this episode has something for you. We'll cover breadboard basics for beginners, how a fun electronics build turns into a published gadget cache, event prizes, and the goblin dust fall theming tying it all together. Tune in live every Thursday at 7PM Pacific for geocaching news, GLOW (Geocaching Log Of the Week), and conversation with geocachers from around the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Geocaching | Gadget Cache | Pacific Northwest | Caching in the NorthWest | Bounce Bounce | Jurassic Fall Event | DIY Electronics | Breadboard Projects | Geocaching Podcast | Geocaching Events
S2026 · E683
August 29 · 1 hr 7 min
683: Creating a Challenge Cache
What does it actually take to design a great challenge cache? On this episode of Caching in the NorthWest, we sit down with returning guest JTCoffee to dig into the creative side of challenge cache design — from picking a theme, to building a requirement that feels rewarding instead of tedious, to navigating what will and won't get past reviewer approval. JTCoffee joined us back on Episode 672 to talk Seattle-area caches and EarthCaches, and this time returns for a deep dive into challenge caches, plus a surprise double duty filling in for LANMonkey on the intro. Whether you're a new geocacher trying to understand what a challenge cache even is, or a cache owner sketching out your next challenge idea, this episode has something for you. Join us live every Thursday at 7pm PT, and find more episodes, show notes, and ways to connect at CachingNW.com. #CachinginTheNorthWest #ChallengeCache #Geocaching #GeocachingCommunity #PNWGeocaching #CacheDesign #PuzzleCache #GeocacheOwner #GeocachingPodcast #PacificNorthwest
S2022 · E682
August 22 · 1 hr 10 min
682: Wildfires: Ash, Archive, Adapt
Welcome to Caching in the NorthWest! This is THE podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, right here in the great Pacific NorthWest. It's Thursday at 7PM Pacifi and we are going to talk about geocaches and geocachers from here and around the globe. So while you're refreshing the AQI map for the fourth time today, we'll be Caching in the NorthWest. We want you to call in your Geocache Log of the Week! Send an email to feedback@CachingNW.com, call into 253-693-TFTC. Call us with your feedback at (253) 693-TFTC Or visit the website at https://CachingNW.com
S2026 · E676
August 15 · 1 hr 13 min
681: Signal's Island Goes M*A*S*H
Welcome to Caching in the NorthWest! This is THE podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, right here in the great Pacific NorthWest. It's Thursday at 7PM Pacific and we are going to talk about geocaches and geocachers from here and around the globe. So while you're slogging through stores for back to school shopping, we'll be Caching in the NorthWest. We want you to call in your Geocache Log of the Week! Send an email to feedback@CachingNW.com, call into 253-693-TFTC. Call us with your feedback at (253) 693-TFTC Or visit the website at https://CachingNW.com
S2026 · E680
August 8 · 1 hr 13 min
680: Baja 1000 Navigation by Geocaching
Welcome to Caching in the NorthWest! This is THE podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, right here in the great Pacific NorthWest. It's Thursday at 7PM Pacific and we are going to talk about geocaches and geocachers from here and around the globe. So while you're looking for Jimothy the raccoon, we'll be Caching in the NorthWest.
S2026 · E679
August 1 · 1 hr 24 min
679: Shareables with Bryan Roth
Welcome to Caching in the NorthWest! This is THE podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, right here in the great Pacific NorthWest. It's Thursday at 7PM Pacific and we are going to talk about geocaches and geocachers from here and around the globe. So while you're wondering just where you left your hiking boots to dry, we'll be Caching in the NorthWest. We want you to call in your Geocache Log of the Week! Send an email to feedback@CachingNW.com, call into 253-693-TFTC. Call us with your feedback at (253) 693-TFTC Or visit the website at https://CachingNW.com
S2026 · E678
July 25 · 1 hr
678: Treasures vs. Souvenirs: Geocaching's Collectible Showdown
Welcome to Caching in the NorthWest! This is THE podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, right here in the great Pacific NorthWest. It's Thursday at 7PM Pacific, I'm Chris of the NorthWest, one of the many Chris' that rule the internet tonight. Tonight, we are going to talk about geocaches and geocachers from here and around the globe. So while you're actually glad to see the rain, we'll be Caching in the NorthWest. We want you to call in your Geocache Log of the Week! Send an email to feedback@CachingNW.com, call into 253-693-TFTC. Call us with your feedback at (253) 693-TFTC Or visit the website at https://CachingNW.com
S2026 · E677
July 18 · 1 hr 3 min
677: Live From Valemount!
Welcome to Caching in the NorthWest! This is THE podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, right here in the great Pacific NorthWest. It's Thursday at 7PM Pacific and we are going to talk about geocaches and geocachers from here and around the globe. So while you're looking for the middle of everywhere, we'll be Caching in the NorthWest. We want you to call in your Geocache Log of the Week! Send an email to feedback@CachingNW.com, call into 253-693-TFTC. Call us with your feedback at (253) 693-TFTC Or visit the website at https://CachingNW.com
S2026 · E676
July 11 · 1 hr 16 min
676: Geocaching Adventures w/ Ben & Chris
Welcome to Caching in the NorthWest! This is THE podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, right here in the great Pacific NorthWest. Tonight, we are going to talk about geocaches and geocachers from here and around the globe. So while you're sad your home country lost in the round of 16, we'll be Caching in the NorthWest We want you to call in your Geocache Log of the Week! Send an email to feedback@CachingNW.com, call into 253-693-TFTC. Call us with your feedback at (253) 693-TFTC Or visit the website at https://CachingNW.com
S2026 · E675
July 4 · 1 hr 5 min
675: Unfound and Lonely Caches
Welcome to Caching in the NorthWest! This is THE podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, right here in the great Pacific NorthWest. It's Thursday at 7PM Pacific and we are going to talk about geocaches and geocachers from here and around the globe. So while you're firing up the grill and firing off the fireworks, we'll be Caching in the NorthWest. We want you to call in your Geocache Log of the Week! Send an email to feedback@CachingNW.com, call into 253-693-TFTC. Call us with your feedback at (253) 693-TFTC Or visit the website at https://CachingNW.com
S2026 · E674
June 27 · 1 hr 8 min
674: Ink & Cache: Inside FTF Geocacher Magazine
Welcome to Caching in the NorthWest! This is THE podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, right here in the great Pacific NorthWest. It's Thursday at 7PM Pacific and we are going to talk about geocaches and geocachers from here and around the globe. So while you're rediscovering the joy of Ranch dressing, we'll be Caching in the NorthWest. We want you to call in your Geocache Log of the Week! Send an email to feedback@CachingNW.com, call into 253-693-TFTC. Call us with your feedback at (253) 693-TFTC Or visit the website at https://CachingNW.com
S2026 · E673
June 20 · 1 hr 4 min
673: Cache Machines w/Terrible Ts
Welcome to Caching in the NorthWest! This is THE podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, right here in the great Pacific NorthWest. It's Thursday at 7PM Pacific and we are going to talk about geocaches and geocachers from here and around the globe. So while your GPS is guiding you to a clearing in the middle of a park, we'll be Caching in the NorthWest. We want you to call in your Geocache Log of the Week! Send an email to feedback@CachingNW.com, call into 253-693-TFTC. Call us with your feedback at (253) 693-TFTC Or visit the website at https://CachingNW.com
S2026 · E672
June 13 · 1 hr 19 min
672: Coffee and Caches in the Emerald City
Welcome to Caching in the NorthWest! This is THE podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, right here in the great Pacific NorthWest. It's Thursday at 7PM Pacific and we are going to talk about geocaches and geocachers from here and around the globe. So while you're trying to avoid soccer traffic, we'll be Caching in the NorthWest. We want you to call in your Geocache Log of the Week! Send an email to feedback@CachingNW.com, call into 253-693-TFTC. Call us with your feedback at (253) 693-TFTC Or visit the website at https://CachingNW.com
S2026 · E671
June 6 · 1 hr 19 min
671: Geocaching HQ Visitor Center
Welcome to Caching in the NorthWest! This is THE podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, right here in the great Pacific NorthWest. It's Thursday at 7PM Pacific and we are going to talk about geocaches and geocachers from here and around the globe. So while you're waiting for the grill to heat up, we'll be Caching in the NorthWest. We want you to call in your Geocache Log of the Week! Send an email to feedback@CachingNW.com, call into 253-693-TFTC. Call us with your feedback at (253) 693-TFTC Or visit the website at https://CachingNW.com
S2026 · E670
May 30 · 1 hr 14 min
670: BC AdventureSmart w/ Sandra Riches
Welcome to Caching in the NorthWest! This is THE podcast from the birthplace of geocaching, right here in the great Pacific NorthWest. It's Thursday at 7PM Pacific and we are going to talk about geocaches and geocachers from here and around the globe. So while you're using last year's expired sunscreen and dreaming of Hawaii, we'll be Caching in the NorthWest. We want you to call in your Geocache Log of the Week! Send an email to feedback@CachingNW.com, call into 253-693-TFTC. Call us with your feedback at (253) 693-TFTC Or visit the website at https://CachingNW.com

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