Les caches mystères sont parfois un peu… mystérieuses ! Également nommées Mysteries, Puzzles ou Caches Inconnues, les Caches mystères sont une variété de cache fourre-tout qui implique de résoudre une énigme afin de décoder les coordonnées réelles d'une cache, ou de décrypter des indices cachés afin de débloquer le contenant d'une cache. Vu la diversité des niveaux de difficulté, il est parfois décourageant d'essayer de comprendre par quel bout on doit prendre les Caches Mystères. Voilà pourquoi nous partageons trois trucs* afin de vous aider à résoudre ces Caches Mystères et à ajouter un nouveau smiley à votre liste de caches trouvées ! *En avant-première : l'un d'eux présente une mise à jour de notre vérificateur de solution ! Montez graduellement en difficulté Commencez doucement, en vous attaquant à des Caches Mystères dont le niveau de difficulté correspond à une ou deux étoiles. A force de résoudre des caches, vous commencerez à connaître toutes les ficelles du métier*, et les énigmes seront de plus en plus faciles. * Comme l'encre sympathique (un texte invisible écrit en blanc), les indices cachés dans le code source ou dans le nom de la cache ! Constituez votre Équipe Mystère Deux têtes valent mieux qu'une ! Faites participer vos copains géocacheurs : non seulement le géocaching est plus amusant quand on est entre amis, mais en plus ils vous donneront une approche différente de toutes ces questions super difficiles. Confirmez vos coordonnées avec notre vérificateur de solution pour les caches Mystères ! Cet outil simplissime aide les géocacheurs à vérifier que les coordonnées obtenues sont les bonnes avant de partir en quête du contenant final. En octobre dernier, nous avons mis en place un vérificateur de solution pour les Caches Mystères sur Geocaching.com, et nous avons le plaisir de vous signaler quelques améliorations ! Le vérificateur a été revu et ne comporte maintenant plus qu'un seul champ ; il est donc plus facile d'y taper ou copier-coller vos coordonnées. Les Caches Mystères sont un moyen agréable de pimenter toutes vos aventures de géocaching tout en affûtant vos talents. Et puis, s'il fait encore trop froid là où vous habitez, les Caches Mystères sont l'activité idéale. Pour le moment, restez assis au coin du feu à résoudre des énigmes corsées : ainsi, quand les beaux jours reviendront, vous aurez tout une série de nouvelles caches à aller chercher ! Il y a une Mystery que vous adorez ? Racontez nous vos plus belles énigmes en matière de géocaching ou partagez vos astuces préférées pour résoudre les énigmes ! Attention à ne pas laisser de spoilers concernant des caches. [...]

¡Los Cachés Mystery pueden ser algo… bien, misteriosos! Llamados también cachés puzzle o desconocidos, los Mystery son un tipo general de geocachés en los que hay que resolver puzzles para obtener las coordenadas correctas o descifrar pistas secretas para desbloquear el escondite del caché. Con diversos grados de dificultad, puede ser desalentador intentar averiguar por dónde empezar con los Cachés Mystery. ¡Por eso estamos compartiendo tres pistas* para ayudarte a resolver esos Mysterys y a añadir otra carita sonriente a tu cuenta de encontrados! *Avance: ¡Una de ellas incluye mejoras en nuestro comprobador de soluciones! Adquiere experiencia Empieza por lo más fácil intentando Cachés Mystery con una o dos estrellas de dificultad. Cuantos más cachés resuelvas a lo largo del tiempo más trucos* conocerás y todo será más fácil. *¡Como tinta invisible (texto blanco), indicios en el código fuente y pistas en el nombre! Reúne a tu equipo ¡Dos cabezas son mejor que una! Trae a tus compañeros geocachers, no solo porque el geocaching es más divertido con amigos, sino porque además pueden ayudarte a resolver esas preguntas tan complicadas con una tormenta de ideas. ¡Confirma tus coordenadas con nuestro comprobador de soluciones de Mysterys! Esta sencilla herramienta ayuda a los geocachers a asegurarse de que han conseguido las coordenadas correctas antes de salir a buscar el contenedor final. El pasado Octubre, en Geocaching.com, lanzamos un comprobador de soluciones sencillo para los Cachés Mystery ¡Ahora estamos encantados de anunciar unas pocas mejoras! El comprobador de soluciones se ha actualizado a un único campo, así es más fácil introducir o pegar tus coordenadas. Los Cachés Mystery son una forma divertida de animar una aventura de geocaching a la vez que perfeccionas tus habilidades como geocacher. Además, si donde vives todavía hace frío, los Cachés Mystery son la actividad perfecta. Por ahora siéntate frente a la chimenea y resuelve algunos puzzles complicados y, cuando el tiempo sea más cálido, tendrás un conjunto de nuevos cachés que buscar. ¿Te encanta un buen Mystery? ¡Cuéntanos tus experiencias con los puzzles o comparte tus trucos favoritos para resolverlos! Ten cuidado de no revelar ningún spoiler. [...]

Mystery Caches can be a bit of a, well, mystery! Known as Puzzle or Unknown caches as well, Mysteries are a “catch-all” geocache type that involves solving puzzles in order to decode the correct cache coordinates or crack secret clues to unlock a cache's stash. With varying degrees of difficulty, it can be daunting trying to figure out where to start with Mystery Caches. That's why we're sharing three tips* to help you solve those Mysteries and add another smiley to your find count! *Sneak Peek: one of these involves updates to our solution checker! Work your way up Start easy by tackling Mystery Caches that have a one or two star difficulty rating. The more caches you conquer over time, the more tricks of the trade* you'll pick up and the easier it'll become. *Such as invisible ink (white text), hints in the source code, and clues in the name! Gather your Mystery Crew Two heads are better than one! Bring your geocaching pals along, not only is geocaching more fun when you have your buddies but they can help you brainstorm through those extra tricky questions. Confirm your coords with our Mystery solution checker! This simple tool helps geocachers ensure they solved for the correct coordinates before they go to find the final container. Last October, we released a basic solution checker for Mystery Caches on Geocaching.com and we're excited to announce a few improvements! The solution checker has now been updated to a single field, making it easier to input or paste your coordinates: Mystery Caches are fun way to spice up any geocaching adventure while sharpening the geocaching saw. Plus, if it's still chilly where you call home, Mystery Caches are the perfect activity. For now, sit by the fire and solve some tough puzzles and when the weather warms up, you'll have a whole new set of caches to find! Do you love a good Mystery? Tell us about your puzzling geocaching experiences or share your favorite puzzle-solving tips! Be careful not to reveal any cache spoilers. [...]

Planetary Pursuit Rescue Mission has launched. To give geocachers more time to complete their missions, Planetary Pursuit has been extended for an additional week. Please make sure to log all your finds before Monday, April 16, at noon UTC to earn your Friend League points and Planetary Pursuit souvenirs. Since launching Planetary Pursuit three weeks ago, tens of thousands of Geocaching Explorers have blasted into space to log new geocaches and conquer extraterrestrial geocaching adventures. But Signal, we had a problem. Due to the overwhelming popularity of Planetary Pursuit, Geocaching.com, the Geocaching® apps, and API partners experienced intermittent outages. We know many of you were counting on geocaching and logging your finds, especially during peak weekend times. We hope extending Planetary Pursuit for another week gives you the opportunity to achieve your Official Space Explorer badge. Thank you for all the stellar feedback—good and bad—regarding Planetary Pursuit and accompanying technical issues. We received thousands of comments, suggestions, and questions from enthusiastic geocachers all over our planet. We thank you and wish you well in completing your mission. [...]

Traditional GC5BMM0 by ATA ORU Difficulty: 1.5 Terrain: 3 Location: Sardegna, Italy N 41° 14.705 E 009° 08.635 Moon Tower — Geocache of the WeekAs we round out the last week of Planetary Pursuit, we focus our telescope on one more galactic-themed cache — Moon Tower (GC5BMM0). Located on the northernmost tip of Sardinia, Italy, this Traditional Cache is remote, captivating, and totally rocks! Sardinia has is all: contrasting mountains, forests, deserts, and beaches.In terms of compelling landscapes, Sardinia has is all: contrasting mountains, forests, deserts, and beaches. Additionally, ancient ruins dating back to the Bronze Age dot the entire island for you to explore to your heart's content. A local goat checks out the geocaching action.Moon Tower is named after the very unusual and lunar-like landscape of Capo Testa. Imposing weather worn cliffs, slanting hoodoos, and humongous boulders abound. Many people encounter curious goats and tortoises along their journey. This is a moderately demanding T3 cache that involves hiking along a clearly marked path with occasional flights of stone steps. You may be short of breath by the end, but you will most likely survive. A steadfast tortoise along the pathThe cache is located atop one the gigantic boulders, providing a panoramic view of Moon Valley. Although this may sound challenging, there's no need to pack your climbing gear. But once you “summit”? Wow! The panoramic views of the entire moon valley are outta this world. You'll never want to come back to Earth! Watch your step!That is an amazing view!What cachers have to say: MyreenWow, what a fascinating and interesting landscape! Somehow I had more problems finding the trail to the tower than finding the cache. Thanks for leading us up here and TFTC! Wow, what a fascinating and interesting landscape!Inko38 & CrewWhat a place to be! Geocaching brings us to the best places on earth. This is one of them, for sure! The cache description was exact, no problem to reach the final. The view down to “moon-land” was breathtaking. Thank you so much for placing this cache. The view down to “moon-land” was breathtaking.FliedermäusschenToday we were double happy. First we found a parking spot only a few meters away from the entrance and second we found this container very quickly, even without the help of the hint or the spoiler pictures. This is a spectacular landscape and it's really fun to climb over the rocks, not only for the kids. TFTC Capo Testa LighthouseYou gotta dream it to live it. Which remote geocache is your ultimate find? Continue to explore some of the most amazing geocaches around the world. Check out all of the Geocaches of the Week on the Geocaching blog. If you would like to nominate a Geocache of the Week, fill out this form. [...]

Have you visited Earth, Venus, and Mercury but have yet to venture to Pluto? Don't worry, Planetary Pursuit explorer, you still have time to earn all 10 souvenirs and become an Official Space Explorer! Through April 8, find different cache types and collect points on the Friend League to earn up to 10 new souvenirs. Ground Control believes in you and your geocaching abilities. Over and out. [...]

Kids Shouldn't Have ALL the Fun Ever dreamed about finding hidden treasure that leads you to delicious and healthy food? It's safe to say that most of us gave up on those ideas some time around adolescence. Halo Top and Geocaching think that's a shame, so we've partnered up to give people back just a little bit of that childlike wonder. Whether it's rediscovering your own neighborhood by searching for geocaches or wondering what it's like to eat a pint of ice cream for only around 300 calories, we believe carefree fun is for everyone, even robots. Enter to win a free Halo Top robot trackable at Geocaching.com/HaloTop and share your photos with #cacheusifyoucan for a chance to win delicious and healthy Halo Top Ice Cream. Tag @halotopcreamery and include hashtags #cachemeifyoucan and #Sweepstakes. No purchase necessary. 50 U.S/DC only 18+. Ends 7/3/18. For Official Rules, visit www.geocaching.com/halotop. [...]

Traditional GCT7AZ by Stephen & Ken Wiens Difficulty: 1 Terrain: 5 Location: Alberta, Canada N 51° 18.761 W 115° 14.573 Often geocaching is done by driving in your car to the cache closest to your location. But sometimes you have to do some preparation, research, and gather the right equipment. Our Geocache of the Week falls into the latter category. Sky House is reached by undertaking a twelve pitch ice climb on the famous House of Sky Climb located in the Ghost River Wilderness Area in Alberta, Canada. While it is possible to hike to the cache during the summer, it is not recommended, as the trail is poorly marked and it is very easy to get lost. The best time to approach it is during the winter. It is recommended that you use a 4×4 to drive to the cache since the Ghost is known for its treacherous weather conditions. Once you get to the parking lot, it is a short hike of 2.2 km (1.4 mi) to get to the starting point. The climb up is considered easy by ice climbing standards but should only be attempted by experienced climbers. The elevation is about 270 m (886 ft) and typically takes one to three hours to reach. You are high in the Canadian Rockies at treeline so dress appropriately and bring the right gear. The cache itself is a large black pipe and rumored to be able to withstand the next ice age. It comes with a handy TOTT in case the cap freezes to the container. In case your ascent was rougher than expected, the cache contains the following emergency items: Thermal emergency space blanket Two emergency ponchos 5-in-1 survival aid kit Waterproof matchbox Pack of toe warmers There is also a handy fold-out seat for you to sit down and enjoy the scenery — a welcome moment of relaxation after twelve great pitches of ice climbing. What was the most difficult cache you have found? Continue to explore some of the most amazing geocaches around the world. Check out all of the Geocaches of the Week on the Geocaching blog. If you would like to nominate a Geocache of the Week, fill out this form. [...]

Geocachers de todo el mundo han despegado para añadir sonrisas y souvenirs digitales a sus perfiles durante esta emocionante aventura de la Búsqueda Planetaria. ¡Aún no es tarde para conseguir hasta 10 souvenirs y convertirte en un Explorador Espacial Oficial! Encuentra diferentes tipos de cachés para conseguir puntos en la Liga de Colegas entre el 19 de Marzo y el 8 de Abril y explora más allá de lo que sabes sobre geocaching… [...]

Weltweit sind Geocacher durchgestartet und haben mit der Planetary Pursuit begonnen. Während diesem Abenteuer können alle Geocacher Smilies und digitale Souvenirs für ihre Profile verdienen. Es ist noch nicht zu spät, bis zu 10 Souvenirs zu erhalten und ein offizieller Weltraumentdecker zu werden. Finde zwischen dem 19. März und dem 8. April verschiedene Geocache-Arten, um Punkte in der Freundesliga zu sammeln. Entdecke Planeten, die Du bisher noch nicht einmal vom Geocachen kanntest… [...]

Les géocacheurs tout autour de l'univers ont décollé pour ajouter des smileys et des souvenirs digitaux à leurs profils au cours de cette excitante aventure de la Poursuite Planétaire. Il n'est pas trop tard pour remporter jusque 10 souvenirs pour devenir un Explorateur Officiel de l'Espace ! Trouvez différents types de caches pour collecter des points sur la Ligue d'Amis entre le 19 mars et le 8 avril et explorez au delà de ce que vous connaissez du géocaching… [...]

Geocachers around the universe have been blasting off to add smilies and digital souvenirs to their profiles during this exciting adventure of Planetary Pursuit. It's not too late to earn up to 10 souvenirs to become an Official Space Explorer! Find different cache types to collect points on the Friend League between March 19 and April 8 and explore beyond what you know about geocaching… [...]

Planetary Pursuit has officially launched and your journey through the Solar System has begun! In an attempt to relieve any turbulence throughout your expedition, Ground Control will be offering useful tips for smooth space sailing. Even though you may be roaming outer space, there's no need to let you data roam while caching! Take your adventure offline to find caches anywhere the game takes you with Geocaching Premium. As a Premium member, you can save lists of geocaches for offline use so you'll always be ready for the next adventure no matter where your cell service ends. Here's how to download a list and access it offline in the Geocaching® app:1. Go to the My Lists section of the Geocaching® app.2. Tap the ellipsis (…) next to the list that you want to download.3. Select Download Offline Data. Offline maps are saved in the Trails map type. When you're geocaching without an internet connection, switch to Trails to see your offline maps!Start planning your out-of-this-world geocaching adventures and earning up to 10 new souvenirs! [...]

¡La Búsqueda Planetaria ha lanzado oficialmente y tu viaje por el Sistema Solar ha empezado! En un intento de aliviar cualquier turbulencia a lo largo de su expedición, Ground Control le ofrecerá consejos útiles para navegar sin problemas en el espacio. Aunque puedes estar deambulando por el espacio, no hay necesidad de usar tu itinerancia de datos mientras buscas cachés. Desconecta tu aventura para encontrar cachés dondequiera que te lleve el juego con Geocaching Premium. Como miembro Premium, puedes guardar listas de geocachés para su uso sin conexión, de modo que siempre estarás listo para la próxima aventura, sin importar dónde termina tu servicio celular. A continuación se muestra cómo descargar una lista y acceder a ella sin conexión en la app de Geocaching®: Vaya a la sección Listas de la app de Geocaching®. Puntee en la elipsis (…) junto a la lista que desea descargar. Seleccione Descargar datos sin conexión. Los mapas para uso sin conexión se guardan en el tipo de mapa Caminos. Cuando estés geocaching sin conexión, cambia a Caminos para ver tus mapas sin conexión. ¡Empieza a planificar tus aventuras extraordinarias de geocaching y consiga hasta 10 nuevos souvenirs! [...]

Keep calm and go Puzzle (Mystery) CachingThis article was written by Geocaching superstar and Geocaching HQ employee, Cathy (Prying Pandora). Do you look at Mystery Caches, also known as Puzzle Caches, and have no idea where to start? You're not the only one. Many geocachers feel overwhelmed by Mystery/Puzzle Caches, but they're not as scary as they appear. You just need to begin collecting your own “puzzling bag of tricks” to help you solve them. What should you keep in your puzzling bag of tricks? Think of the “tricks” as what you learn from each puzzle you solve. Many puzzles use the same ideas, so if you solve one, you can often pull that same trick out again and solve another similar puzzle. The more tricks you put in your bag, the easier Mystery/Puzzle Caches will be to solve. You will never stop finding new tricks to put in your bag, no matter how long you've been solving puzzles. This Mystery/Puzzle makes you literally put together a puzzle (GC3K2AZ)Some helpful tips to get started: Start with Mystery/Puzzle Caches with low difficulty ratings. Solve puzzles based on something you're familiar with. For example, if you know a lot about history, you might be able to solve a history puzzle more easily than a complicated math puzzle. Find a partner who is good at things you struggle with. Together, you can fill in each other's gaps. Analytical/methodical + creative/artistic = wide range of puzzle types. Each can see and work through things the other can't. Use a PC or laptop rather than your phone. There are some puzzles you cannot solve with a phone alone. Google and other search engines are your friend. Attend geocaching events and ask more experienced geocachers for help. Geocachers enjoy helping other geocachers. Geocachers helping geocachers solve Mystery/Puzzle CachesSome basic tricks to start filling your bag: Highlighted text. Some Mystery/Puzzle Caches use white font on the page that can only be seen when highlighted. Run your computer mouse along the entire cache page including text and images. If your cursor changes from an arrow to a pointed finger, you'll know you passed over a hidden link. Source code. Many times clues are hidden in the coding for a cache page. Depending on your browser, view the source code for that cache page. To find possible clues, choose a word/phrase from the description and use the Ctrl+F function. This will point you to the areas where a message may be hiding. Other languages. Some Mystery/Puzzle caches want you to “decode” other languages. Pasting the text into an online translator and converting it to your language often does the trick. Binary numbers and other bases. Use an online reference such as Purple Math that may help you with these types of mathematical stumpers. Local latitude and longitude. For example, Seattle, Washington, is at 47° North and 122° West. If you solve puzzles in Seattle and something you try makes a 47 or 122, keep going and it will likely give you the rest of the coordinates. Some Mystery/Puzzle Cache text is white and can only be seen when highlighted with a cursor. Here are some online resources which may give you more tricks to try: Geocaching Toolbox My Geocaching Profile There are many more! Do an online search for “geocaching puzzle solving tools”. Now that you are armed with some basic tricks, go forth, and happy puzzling! [...]