GeoTrek - bringing the world of geocaching to you. GPS trekking, rentals, events

GeoTrek specializes in organizing group geocaching events. Whether you are new to geocaching or a seasoned veteran, GeoTrek can guarantee a fun and exciting new experience.

GeoTrek can set up a pre-arranged cache hunt at its maintained cache field near Orland Park (Illinois). GeoTrek’s cache field is located in a large wooded area that is known for its challenging topography…that means there’s lots of hills and ravines. There’s even a small river that runs through it.

Prior to the start of the event, GeoTrek experts hide caches in the woods. After a short orientation on the technology and proper use of GPS, “trekkers” are free to begin their treasure hunt. A typical geocaching event takes about two hours.

GeoTrek can set up a geocache event for corporate sponsors, civic organizations or private parties. Event dates must be planned at least one week in advance based on date availability.

The cost for a 2 hour group geocaching event is $125.00 which includes the rental of 10 GPS units and 10 hidden caches.

Chartered Scouting organizations will receive a 20% discount ($25 off) for any group geocaching event.

Geocaching events must be scheduled at least one week in advance of the event. A deposit of $50.00 is required to secure a calendar date; the balance of payment must be made on the day of the geocaching event.

Rentals will be made to adults 21 and older only. Participants under the age of 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Personal injury waivers must be signed by all participants –regardless of age.

Full refunds will be made on cancellations made three or more days in advance of the event (i.e. by 9:00pm Wednesday for a Saturday event). Cancellations made less than three days prior to the event will result in forfeiture of 50% of deposit ($25.00). Failure to cancel an event will result in forfeiture of full deposit ($50.00).

GeoTrek cannot be held responsible for adverse weather conditions. Weather forecasts should be monitored and decisions should be made accordingly. Relevant to weather conditions, appropriate clothing and footwear should also be considered.

**NOTE**

GeoTrek reserves the right to refuse any request to place food, living organisms, hazardous materials (flammable liquids, compressed gases, toxins), dangerous or illegal weapons (knives, firearms, ammunition) or contraband (fireworks, drugs or drug paraphernalia) in a cache.

Activity Caches are ones for which the finder completes the task found within the cache.

Progressive Caches usually contain waypoint coordinates for the next in a progression of caches.

Treasure Caches contain items that the finder may keep; the “treasure” is provided by the event sponsoring group.

Virtual Caches are permanent locations; i.e. a monument or a grave would be a virtual cache.

Johnny Cache is a high tech version of the old hide ‘n’ seek. One person with a GPS unit –call him “Johnny”-- hides and transmits his location coordinates to a second person with a GPS unit, who then has to find Johnny. A pair of Cell phones or walkie-talkies are needed to play this game.

Capture the Cache is a high tech version of the old favorite “Capture the Flag”. Using caches hidden by two or more groups of people, opposing teams must find each other team’s cache first by using GPS coordinates.