When you are choosing a winter cottage for a snowy geocaching break, there’s a few things to consider. Not all caches are winter friendly, so make sure the ones you have chosen on Geocaching.com have the snowflake icon. To find out, go to the cache page and check the Attributes box on the right hand side; if you can get to it in winter there is a snowflake to identify it as winter friendly. Here’s an example at As the Crowe Flows
Make sure you carry a snow shovel, a sack of sand/salt, a flashlight, and a blanket in the car with you, and don’t even think about heading to cottage country without snow tires. Even if the side streets are all clear of snow in the city, you will not find the same in the country. Some roads may have been ploughed but not sanded so if they are icy, it could be quite challenging.
Dress for the weather. This should go without saying but its a reminder to wear warm, layered clothing, good boots, and really good gloves.
When walking on trails, watch out for snowmobiles, particularly if you have a dog with you. Remember the riders cannot hear you, and may be going fast. If you hear a sled coming, get everyone off the trail and wait for them to pass.
Carry a pencil in your geocaching pack in case your pen freezes up!
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Thanks for dropping by the blog… Great minds must think alike – posting similar articles on the same day! In the winter it is always best to be prepared for the worst case scenario. What happens if you have car trouble and you are stranded? Or you get hurt while you are caching. Not the most pleasant things to think about and winter or summer you should be thinking about them… It’s just in winter you need a bit more preparation is all. Another quick tip… If you are in an area where you can use a cellphone make sure you bring it with you and if you have a car charger for it bring that too.