Trackfiles Episode 16 - December 4, 2010

In this episode, I have a look at geocaching from two different viewpoints. Also, it's the Trackfiles 2010 Gift Guide! All this and upcoming events and Podcast Rewind.
Visit show sponsor Landsharkz.
Links in Show:
GPS units get better, easier to use for geocachers - Democrat and Chronicle
Geocaching: High-tech treasure hunting - Democrat and Chronicle
Geocaching not for the faint at heart
Trackfiles Store
SmugMug
Flickr
Geocaching Premium Membership
GC2HM47 A Cacher's Christmas - December 11th, 2010 (Event Cache) in Alberta, Canada created by peanutbutterbreadandjam, PrairieSwan, kophykupp
GC2HQ43 Red Deer Geocachers Celebrate Cachemas once again! (Event Cache) in Alberta, Canada created by Nika05 & Red Deer Geocachers
GC2J0VZ Christmas Party & GCGV Track Me Launch Event (Event Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by GCGV
GC2JV08 The Mulled Cacher (Event Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by Landsharkz
Geocaching Podcast

Trackfiles Episode 15 - November 27, 2010

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In this weeks episode, I have a look at an ongoing geo tourism program, a government program to design a new park and a reporter's introduction to the sport. Also, the latest Groundspeak photo caption contest, a YouTube video and Podcast Rewind.
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Links in Show:
Salmon Arm Observer - GeoQuest to continue Journal
Minn. DNR releases draft plan for new state park - WKBT News 8
Have you found geocaching? - Concord Monitor
Geocaching.com Caption Contest 17 - Win a Barely Coveted Prize - Latitude 47
Happy Birthday Geocaching - YouTube Video
GC2HVBV Holiday Meet & Greet (Event Cache) in Guam created by Team Duck Hunters
GC2JAJB Brunch in December (Event Cache) in Alberta, Canada created by EO-LETH
GC2JFCD Geo-Jingle Bells-2010 (Event Cache) in Oregon, United States created by South Coast Geo-Elves
Cache - A - Maniacs Podcast
Geotalk Podcast

Trackfiles Episode 14 - November 20, 2010

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In this week's episode, I have a look at caching on campus, tourism and caching, iPhone app updates and a nearby caching blog. Next there's a review from HeadHardHat of Geosnippits on a Blackberry app followed by a video from Pablo Mac on a challenging cache in central Oregon. All this plus Podcast Rewind and events.

Links in Show:
Pawsitive Steps TV
Pawsitive Steps Canine Training Centre
X marks the spot - North by Northwestern
Geocaching - The modern treasure hunt - battlecreekenquirer.com
A geocacher's guide to the galaxy - Lifestyles
DarrylW4 &Firefly03's Blog
Interior Geocaching - Hunts and explorations….
GeoCache: I'm NOT Obsessed... Right?
HeadHardHat's Review on the Blackstar App for the Blackberry Platform
Pablo Mac's YouTube - Rope-A-Dope (GC2AM8H)
GC2AM8H Rope-A-Dope (Traditional Cache) in Oregon, United States created by kiger4
GC2GYJV Scouting for Treasure 2 (Event Cache) in Nova Scotia, Canada created by tiggy00
GC225XP Fort to Fort Hike: Part 1 (Event Cache) in Ontario, Canada created by The Blue Quasar
GC2J298 3.1415926535897 (Event Cache) in Indiana, United States created by Ginger and the Wabash Valley Geocachers
GC2J02D Band Of Cachers - Meeting at the Southern H.Q. (Event Cache) in South Carolina, United States created by Freekacher
Cache - A - Maniacs
Geocaching Podcast
Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast
Chicago Geocaching Podcast

Trackfiles Episode 13 - November 13, 2010

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In this episode, I have a look at how Calgary is using GPS technology as a tour guide, a Boy Scout troop teams up with a city to teach geocaching and a safety orientated caching blog. Also, there's a YouTube video on painting caching containers. All this and Podcast Rewind.
Please visit show sponsor Landsharkz
Links in Show:

The Gauntlet News - U of C instructor's book chosen for city
J.F. Gregory Park to get geocaching course - savannahnow.com
Geocaching on Studio 10 - Outdoor Gulf Coast of Northwest Florida and Alabama
Geocaching - Studio10
Johnnygeo's Geocaching Electrical Safety Blog
YouTube - How to Camouflage a Geocache ver 2.0
GC2HH4P GEOCATTING in Camrose (Event Cache) in Alberta, Canada created by DarnSocks
GC2HP9H A Northern Gathering (Event Cache) in Michigan, United States created by Team Owl
GC2GJHG Kent County Cachers Monthly Meet #14 - The Hunt !! (Event Cache) in South East England, United Kingdom created by philatryewood
Cache-A-Maniacs Podcast
Geocaching Podcast
Centennial State Geocaching Podcast

Trackfiles Episode 12 - November 6, 2010

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In this episode, I have a look at a muggle finding cash at a cache, A TV report on caching and the latest photo caption contest from Groundspeak. Also, a YouTube video on caching in British Columbia plus the usual Podcast Rewind and event planner.Please visit show sponsor Landsharkz.Links in Show:
My YouTube iPhone Video Page
N.J. man returns K found in lost backpack - NewJerseyNewsroom.com
Geocaching is the hottest new craze - The Rhode Show
Geocaching Caption Contest 16 Win a Barely Coveted Prize - Latitude 47
Squamish to Lytton to Vancouver - By TJGuy98
Podsafe Music Network - 4-Track Gio
GC2HB4Z Manitoba Geocachers Bacon Lovers Support Group (Event Cache) in Manitoba, Canada created by Lizardo
GC2H41K GLOW Event 2010 (Event Cache) in Noord-Brabant, Netherlands created by Cache-Hopper
GC2GMBV A Quick Flash in London (Event Cache) in London, United Kingdom created by London Flashers!
Cache -A - Maniacs
Geocaching Podcast
Cachers of the Round Table
HHH's Geosnippits

Trackfiles Episode 11 - October 30, 2010

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In this episode, I feature caching on a popular podcast, a tutorial on programming the new Garmin Chirp and a YouTube video from a viewer. Also, news, upcoming events, Poddcast Rewind and a couple of milestones.Please visit show sponsor Landsharkz.Links in show:
Tuesday, Oct 26th - Geocaching - The Totally Rad Show
GC13KFH The Old Lunchbox (Traditional Cache) in California, United States created by BryanandRyan
YouTube - How to setup the Garmin Chirp Geocaching Beacon with GPSCity
The Independent - Geocaching proves to be fun exercise for St. Libory students
Waymarking, an international and local database of points of interest - AnnArbor.com
YouTube - Pablo Mac's Mystery Geocache Adventure #1
GC2FY27 Nenner's 40th Birthday Bash (Event Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by Womantracker
GC2H4QD 10 Year Anniversary of Alberta Geocaching (Event Cache) in Alberta, Canada created by mwellman
GC2GKC6 Miles City meet-and-greet #1 (Event Cache) in Montana, United States created by TechHound
Geocaching Events Page
Cache - A - Maniacs
Geocaching Podcast
Geotalk

Trackfiles Episode 10 - October 23, 2010

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In this episode, I take a look at a new Geocaching club, a promotion for tourism using caching and a new caching app for the Blackberry.
Also, upcoming Halloween events, Podcast Rewind and a great YouTube video featuring a very unique cache,Please visit show sponsor Landsharkz.
Links in Show:
Leaphart Elementary Geocaching Club wltx.com
BBC - Cache prize on offer at Darley Park in Derby
The BlackStar Geocache Advantage
YouTube - GC1M007 Talk To Me
YouTube - SuperGoober's awesome cache (GC1M007)
GC1M007 Talk to me (Traditional Cache) in Iowa, United States created by SuperGoober
GC2GF5D Wibble's Weird HalloWeen Picnic (Event Cache) in South Australia, Australia created by Team Wibble
GC2FJ01 Halloween Stop-N-Go (Event Cache) in Alberta, Canada created by Andronicus
GC2EV0C Canadian Cachers Costume Cache (Event Cache) in New Brunswick, Canada created by kfdcanada
GC2FX8M Halloween Kick Off With Pizza (Event Cache) in Maryland, United States created by cycleangela
Cache - A - Maniacs
Geocaching Podcast
Caching In The NorthWest

Trackfiles Episode 9 - October 16, 2010

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In this episode, I feature videos from Groundspeak on 10-10-10, from Garmin on the new Chirp and from DarrylW4 on the Dual GPS Cradle for the iPod Touch. Also I have a look at the new souvenirs available from Geocaching. Finally, I have event news and podcast updates.Please visit show sponsor Landsharkz.Links in Show:
A Record Breaking 10-10-10" A Geocaching.com Lost & Found Video - Latitude 47
YouTube - A Record Breaking 10-10-10 for Geocachers
Geocaching > Getting Started with Geocaching > Souvenirs
Garmin chirp Brings Geocachers Even More Creativity, Connectivity
YouTube - Garmin introduces chirp geocaching beacon
Home - Dual AV
GC290XH Sixth Annual Florida Finder's Fest (Event Cache) in Florida, United States created by IceCreamMan
GC2G831 Athens Cacher Coffee - October 2010 (Event Cache) in Ohio, United States created by GeoJunkie
GC2C6X0 Half-Canadian's Halloween Whodunnit! (Event Cache) in Washington, United States created by Half-Canadian and Scooter the Wonder Dog
Cache - A - Maniacs Podcast
Geocaching Podcast

Trackfiles Episode 8 - October 9, 2010

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In this episode, I have a blog posting from DarrylW4 on a new app for the iPhone that helps make it a better caching device. There's also news of a hack on the Geocaching.com site, the latest photo caption contest from Groundspeak and a new band whose theme is caching! This plus a viewer submitted YouTube video and some event announcements.Please visit show sponsor Landsharkz.Links in Show:
DarrylW4 & Firefly03: Wherigo On The iPhone...But Not Really
WherPiGo for iPhone and iPod touch on the iTunes App Store
Cyber-attacks cause geocaching kerfuffle - Centerville, Rail Trail among targets
Geocaching Caption Contest 14 - Win a Barely Coveted Prize - Latitude 47
The Travel Bugs - Music for Geocaching
Welcome to Shop Groundspeak - Buy the CD
YouTube - IGO Hike-N-Seek 2010 GC2543D
GC2E2K7 Fearcacher 401 - Dial M for Muggle! (Event Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by Count PEARLWIND and the Texas Turtle Massacre
GC2EBJD Breakfast in the Corral II (Event Cache) in Missouri, United States created by TripCyclone
GC2BCB2 Find Your Treasure In Lincoln City (Event Cache) in Oregon, United States created by lincolncityparksrecreation
Geocaching Event Calendar
Cache - A - Maniacs Podcast
Geocaching Podcast
Chicago Geocacher Podcast

Trackfiles Episode 7 - October 2, 2010

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In this episode, I feature part two of DarrylW4's article on Geocoinfest 2010. Also, there's a new coin announcemnent from British Columbia and a mega event from Groundspeak. To end, I look back at the past week in caching podcasts.Please visit show sponsors Landshartkz.Links in Show:
Caching in on hidden treasures with geocaching - Manitou Messenger
Hay maze offers fun and technological education - pnj.com - Pensacola News Journal
On the Prowl: Muggles, Maps, Mystery Caches - San Ramon, CA Patch
GC2FYVM Groundspeak Block Party (Mega-Event Cache) in Washington, United States created by Groundspeak
British Columbia Geocaching Association - BCGA 2010 Geocoin
GC20TB6 Geocoinfest 2010 - Twin Cities (Mega-Event Cache) in Minnesota, United States created by GCF2010
Geocoinfest 2010
GC2FFWR Ten Ten Ten at Ten Ten (Event Cache) in Afghanistan created by Moose Mob
GC2CYVY 10-10-10 A whole lot of tens (Event Cache) in New Brunswick, Canada created by vbpad
GC2BJYG 42 - A celebration of 10-10-10 (Event Cache) in Minnesota, United States created by sir_zman
GGC2E3G1 10.10.10 @ 10:10 (Event Cache) in New York, United States created by Orange County Cachers
Cache - A - Maniacs
Geocaching Podcast
HeadHardHat's YouTube Page

Trackfiles Episode 6 - September 25, 2010

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In this episode I have a look at a local Geocaching 101 event, a major milestone and a review of Groundspeak. Also, there's part one of a two part series on Geocoinfest from DarrylW4. Finally, I look back at this past week in caching podcasts.Please visit show sponsors Landshartkz.Links in Show:
Prince George Free Press - Caching in by using a GPS
The Daily News Online: Lifestyles - Stafford woman is cache-ing in
Geocaching: worldwide, nurtured in Seattle - Crosscut.com
GC1B7GR LRT - Ft. Snelling (Traditional Cache) in Minnesota, United States created by NYSandy23, BBaka"L"
GCJAHG "Falcon" (Virtual Cache) in Minnesota, United States created by Wayfarin Stranger
GC2AW3V 2010 Geocoinfest Meet and Greet (Event Cache) in Minnesota, United States created by MnGCA
GC2BHYC South East Meet-n-Greet II (Event Cache) in Victoria, Australia created by The Swaggies and Coverthypnosis.
GC2F7M7 Happy Birthday GC77 (Event Cache) in Brandenburg, Germany created by Spymae
GC2FBWZ Just hike to the top of Picacho Peak! (Event Cache) in Arizona, United States created by Just hike
GC2D79J Jesse James Cache Bash III (Event Cache) in Missouri, United States created by MO Madness Couple & Pony Express Cache Raiders
Cache - A - Maniacs
Geocaching Podcast
Geotalk
Twin Cities Geocaching Podcast
Trackfiles Facebook Fan Page

Trackfiles Episode 5 - September 18, 2010

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In this episode, I have news articles on various community sponsored caching events, world wide CITO events, caching podcast updates and an "extreme" YouTube video. This episode was recorded live at the 2010 Prince George Area Geocachers "Cache and Release" event.Please visit show sponsors Landsharkz for all your caching and swag needs.Links in Show:
GC24PMB PGCAR 2010 -Pgcachers Cache and Release (Event Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by plumbrokeacres
Pennsylvania: G-AHS Geocaching Club kicks off
Geocaching: If You Hide It, They Will Come | Loudoun Independent
GC2EC82 PBA's Monkey Puzzle Cache (Unknown Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by plumbrokeacres
Geocaching: A Modern-Day Treasure Hunt - cbs2chicago.com
GC2F9CG PGCAR2010: 1500 trees a day (Traditional Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by plumbrokeacres
Lehi Trails Day opens with geocache adventure
Geocaching Caption Contest 13 - Win a Barely Coveted Prize | Latitude 47
YouTube - Extreme Geocaching
GC6982 * rivers and lakes (Traditional Cache) in Washington, United States created by slinger91
GC2DR43 Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up: Norrish Creek (Cache In Trash Out Event) in British Columbia, Canada created by agassiz_angel
GC2EA7B Salmon Arm CITO - Shaw Rd. (Cache In Trash Out Event) in British Columbia, Canada created by Stampcoin
GC2EV3X Nadsilnich Lake and Road Clean-up (Cache In Trash Out Event) in British Columbia, Canada created by MaliBooBoo
GC2DJPM CITO TEREZIN #3 (Cache In Trash Out Event) in Ustecky kraj, Czech Republic created by mcavalera + malyvydrysek
GC2E2TK Flash CITO 1.0 (Cache In Trash Out Event) in Hungary created by TeamGBGA
GC2AQ2Z Brabants Cito Event 2010 (Cache In Trash Out Event) in Noord-Brabant, Netherlands created by Purk in samenwerking met Natuurmonumenten
GC2E68V CITO at the cliffs (Cache In Trash Out Event) in Montana, United States created by Sarge104
GC2EYF0 Mississippi River CITO: National Public Lands Day! (Cache In Trash Out Event) in Minnesota, United States created by River Rangers
Cache-A-Maniacs Podcast
Geocaching Podcast
GeoSnippits With HeadHardHat
GC2DR3T The Demise of the Three Little Pigs? (Multi-cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by Dystrukshun & Fallinginthewoods

Trackfiles Episode 4 - September 11, 2010

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On May 1, 2010 to celebrate 10 years of Geocaching, events were held worldwide. Here in Prince George, we had an all day caching event where we were able to cache as a group. A number of cachers joined myself to track down a cache that had eluded me many times. This is a video of the hunt!
Please visit show sponsor Landsharkz.
Links in Show: GC135M9 7km. Stash (Traditional Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by MaliBooBoo
Music: Busy Busy by Al Phlipp and The Woo Team

Trackfiles Episode 3 - September 4, 2010

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In this episode I have a look at various news articles including an article from Germany and some phone apps updates from Groundspeak. Also, I feature a Groundspeak photo contest. All this, plus event news and a great video from Oregon. Please visit show sponsor Landshakrz for all your geocaching and swag needs.

Links in Show:

Geocaching - high-tech search for treasure - Hopkinton, MA - Hopkinton Crier
Amazon.com - The Joy of Geocaching
KATC.com - Acadiana News, Acadiana Weather, Acadiana Sports - Louisiana State Park Series of Geocaches
A decade on, geocaching still sends people on digital treasure hunts - Deutsche Welle
Vanguard - Geocaching: A Modern Day Treasure Hunt
Latitude 47 - The Official Blog of Geocaching.com
Geocaching Caption Contest - Latitude 47
Groundspeak's Geocaching Android Application
Geocaching for iPhone v4.1
Geocache Masters 2010 Cache Placement
GC2DHE6 Ring The Bells! (Event Cache) in Washington, United States created by Half-Canadian and Scooter the Wonder Dog
GC2AZVN Corner Brook's First Geocaching Event (Event Cache) in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada created by Corner Brook Cachers
GC2DC0D Shanghai Meet and Greet (Event Cache) in China created by musicdebbi and Granger Guy
Cachers of the Round Table
Geocaching Podcast
The Granite State Geocachers Community
Chicago Geocacher

Trackfiles Episode 2 - August 28, 2010

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In this episode, I have a look at a PNG recall, a dessert rescue story and an update to the Geocaching web site. Also, there's a review of a pair of new GPS units, event announcements and a milestone.Please visit show sponsor Landshakrz for all your geocaching and swag needs.Links in Show:
EPIC FU - show - Summer Mixtape Madness, Treasure Hunting
Voluntary recall issued on over 1 million Garmin PNDs. GPS City Buzz
To determine whether your device is on the recall list, check your serial number here
Community-powered support for Geocaching - Get Satisfaction
Geocachers Save Two Women Stuck In Desert - Denver News Story - KMGH Denver
GC24PMB PGCAR 2010 -Pgcachers Cache and Release (Event Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by plumbrokeacres
GC2D1P5 Spring Camp Fire Dinner (Event Cache) in South Australia, Australia created by The Wackys
GC2BK51 Hub Town Geocoin Show & Fun Day (Event Cache) in Nova Scotia, Canada created by jburkenrfb
GC20TB6 Geocoinfest 2010 - Twin Cities (Mega-Event Cache) in Minnesota, United States created by GCF2010
DarrylW4 & Firefly03: A First Look at GPSmap 62st and Oregon 450 Accuracy
Cache - A - Maniacs Podcast
Geocaching Podcast
Podcacher Podcast

Trackfiles Episode 1 - August 22, 2010 - Welcome to Trackfiles

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In this, the debut episode of Trackfiles, I feature some newspaper articles on caching, a review of a new GPS aimed at the geocaching market, and announce the winner of the YouTube Video Contest from the Videozine. Also, there's some event news and milestones.
Special thanks go to the video host sites. iTunes hosted by Blip. High Def Apple TV and DivX plus Windows Media hosted by Internet Archive. Streaming on Blip. High Def streaming on YouTube.
Please visit show sponsor Landshakrz for all your geocaching and swag needs

Links in Show:
Original Stash Plaque
Holly Macro!
BCGA Cache Blitz Wrap Up
Prince George Event
Victory Bonus - A Cache by Austnsdad
Globe and Mail - Geocachers find the citys hidden charms
The State - Geocaching proves fun for all ages
Daily Gate City - Lee County to host geocaching event: Hike-N-Seek 2010
YouTube Video Contest Winner - Winter Geocaching on the Gaspereau River Trail II
Magellan eXplorist GC Review at Geocaching Podcast
Cache-A-Maniacs
Podcacher
Geocaching Podcast
Geotalk

Episode 50 - Five Years and Still Caching.

In this episode I celebrate five years of podcasting by going back to the cache that started the show. I step away from the current format of the show, and go back to caching! I feature some new caches in the Prince George area and visit with one on my own.

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Links in Show:

Episode 1 - Internet Archive (DivX) (Windows Media and iPod)
Episode 1 - Streaming on Blip

Caches:
GCN7R0 A "PG" View #4 - The Smell of Money #1
GC1XAH7 Connaught Do It
GC20V5V Butterfly
GC25R36 Water Surrounds Me
GC25WZP Secluded view #2 (Wild Bunnies)

Music:
Thats It - Mujaji
Funky Soundwaves - Starlord
Cant Keep Me Down - Helium Soul

Thanks To:
Landsharkz

Episode 49 - Somebody's Birthday

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In this episode, I catch up on some news and talk about an upcoming birthday party. Then there's another coin giveaway. The main event for this episode is a sample of videos submitted for the Geo Addicts Coin contest.

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Links in Show:
Chatter:
Geocaching 201 - Things that go bump in the night by pgcachers (GC2402W)
March 12 of 12 @12 Seconds Flickr Group
Podcacher 12 of 12 Forum
ReelDirector for the iPhone
ReelMoments for iPhone

News:
Geocaching Lost and Found
10 Years! West Lake, BC by MaliBooBoo (GC24KBF)
BC Geocaching Association
BCGA 2010 Cache Blitz - Finalized Timeline Announcement
What is Geocaching Video

Podcast iTunes Subscription Page

Videos:
Lake Sonoma Caching - Team Geofrog
Going Caching with Kieran - drcrypto
Delta and Surrey Geocaching - TJGuy98

Special Thanks to:
Landsharkz

Episode 48 - Caching Along a Route

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In this episode, I show highlights from our local Geocaching 101 event. Next is a tutorial on caching along a route.
To end the show, I have a pair of exciting contest announcements.

Links in Show:
"Light the Geo Torch" - Geocaching 101 by BCGA & Prince George & Area Cachers (GC22RFD)
Podcast Page on iTunes
Music Alley (Source for podcast music)

Episode 47 - Cache and Release

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Cache and Release and pocket video cameras are the themes of this episode.
First it's off to Detroit with DarrylW4 for a New Year's Day event shot and edited exclusively on an iPhone using ReelDirector. Next, it's back to Prince George for the PG Cachers Fall Cache and Release event.
Also, there's an updated on caching during the Vancouver Olympics.
Links in Show:
My Twitter Page
iPhone Geocaching App
iPhone 3GS Home
Bring Your Own Pencil. (GC21HMT) - My 800th Cache
Live video from cache site
Cache-A-Maniacs Podcast
Cachers of the Round Table
1st annual New Year’s Day Meet & Eat in Roseville (GC210GM)
ReelDirector
British Columbia Geocaching Association
Message from the Integrated Security Unit on Caching
ISU Homepage
PGCAR 09: PGCachers Fall Wrap up/Cache & Release (GC1Z1ZD)
Flip Ultra HD