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Winter frustration management

Outside is winter, real winter again at last. Here in the country and winner of the Hessian of mountains (altitude 300-650 m above sea level) are up to 60 cm of snow. For 5 weeks we have a closed snow cover. come Since many a Cacher already on withdrawal symptoms.

What can be done about the rise of frustration? Independently of the city of caches that we determined after 5 weeks ago by all the offers, despite the snow, the walk in the nature.

vote, but the preparation needs. Mental should be set to a higher percentage of NTF's, which is but for no more than Statistikcacher a problem.

preparation:

Here, a look at the GSAK (when there is the Premium Member). There, we invite each of us up the current queries and have a quick overview of the caches in recent days have been found. Then there are the caches, which are also feasible in the snow are. Those with no premium membership, have to look at GC.com to the search warrant. But other, in recent days not made caches, you can address. However, in that the NTF-risk is higher. Note: From experience of the last weeks, we can say that you are in the attributes can not necessarily rely on the "available in Winter" icon. These are more for the winter in recent years been awarded. The best way, you send the Owner is a short inquiry. Should know that all stages are found.

Additional equipment:

waterproof hiking boots are to be mentioned first. However, we have snow at these altitudes the problem is that the snow comes in above, is melted by body heat and it has very fast feet wet. Here it is worth the purchase of boots , which also usually still priced to fit into the budget. Also has proved to be a thermal pants, or some other waterproof model. Jeans and BW camouflage suck quickly filled with water and leave such a clammy feeling in the crotch. has proven to be very useful, a folding spade . Since most of the boxes are hidden at ground level is currently Grabe activities announced. Even if, as happened with us before, suddenly in the snow to the hip infected, the spade can be quite helpful. Schroeder's team reported in the cache Blog academy of our recent snow events. Check it out.

snowshoes would be ideal to prevent the sinking and save a lot of power. But the purchase is often confounded by the costs.

Basics:

Does not leave alone! Since one does not know what is under the snow (sawed-off trees, rocks, etc), you may soon be time for boarding.

Some basic fitness should also be present. Walking through knee-deep snow is tremendously demanding and needs more time. (Keywords: Scheduling)

Run in deep snow in the tracks of the front man. This saves energy and increases security.

regard to the marks on the cache we have up until now held so that we have closed our grave holes again and still easy to disguise footprints to other agencies have placed in the area. Most of the tracks the next day were already over snowing again.

any event makes us caching, with the right preparation, even in winter fun. It can be loose in nature and are meaningless City Tradies left. Try `s try - it's worth it.

PS: When snow depths of 50 cm and more, we learn again to appreciate the nest box as a cache hiding place and you also ensure no problems with tick bites and mosquito bites.