Extreme Geocaching with Pissedfish

By Lacey38655

In today’s geocaching world, you have found a micro, urban ammo can, you may have even found a puzzle cache or two, but have you found an extreme geocache?

What is an extreme geocache you ask, well it is not the run of the meal ammo can hidden at the base of a tree. An extreme geocache is listed as a 5 difficulty rating and a 5 terrain rating, making this type of geocache extremely challenging to find.

So if you don’t want to sweat in one form or another stop reading now because this series is going to be all about Extreme Geocaching.

What we will cover: Who is the geocacher(s) behind those extreme caches, who finds extreme caches, what it takes to place an extreme geocache, and I’ll even tell you some items you will need to bring along in order to log that ammo can at the final.

Today’s third installment you will meet Jeff Lockwood aka Pissedfish .

What was your first 5x5 geocache found? gc13675

What was your first 5x5 geocache hidden? Have not put one out yet...

 How many 5x5 geocaches have you found? 3

Should there be a special geocaching icon for extreme caches? yes

List your extreme geocaching gear? Example, rope, harness, scuba gear, ladder, sling shot, rappelling experience, machete.  I have ropes, ladders, rappelling gear, magnets, mirrors.

When did you start geocaching?  Dec 2007

When you go extreme geocaching who goes with you? I have done some extreme caching with a number of folks. Usually whoever is up for the challenge.

Any injuries from placing, hiding or finding an extreme geocache? None so far.

Longest time it took to find an extreme geocache, tell the name of that cache?  7 hours for the cache itself. GC1KFAD 3 DEGREES BLACKOUT

Have you DNF’d a 5x5? YES

Explain why you like extreme geocaching? I LOVE THE CHALLENGE! I LIKE IT WHEN ALL THE PLANNING COMES TOGETHER WITH A SMILEY!

Should there be more extreme geocaches, or since the number is relatively still small, this is acceptable? I like the fact that there are only a few extreme caches. I do wish there were more in the southeast though.

Do you have any future plans for more extreme geocaches (hint)? Yes, I hope you like water at night.

How far did you go to find a geocache? 350 MILES ONE WAY.

Do you mind having the cache owner there with you while you hunt for an extreme cache, or would you rather they be accessible by phone? I LIKE HAVING THE OWNER THERE.

While doing an extreme cache, did you have to overcome a fear in order to gain the final? YES, SMALL, CONFINED SPACES.

What constitutes an extreme cache? A cache that pushes your mental and physical limits past anything you thought you could do.

Have you solved more than 15 puzzle caches? YES

Do you own a boat, kayak, or canoe? Have you done any extreme water caches? NO, I DO NOT OWN A BOAT AT THIS TIME. I HAVE NOT DONE ANY 5X5 WATER CACHES, BUT I HAVE DONE SOME GREAT WATER CACHES THAT WERE NOT 5X5'S.

Have you ever felt your life was in extreme peril while attempting to find an extreme cache? NO

Most cache finds in one day?  144

What type of GPS do you use? GARMIN 62 ST.

Whats next on the agenda? FINISH THE FIZZY CHALLENGE.

What geocache is on your to do list as the most extreme, intense, unusual?  GC1K275 ALABAMA Well Rounded Cacher CHALLENGE

What has geocaching taught you? Never assume anything!

Most memorable moment in geocaching that made you stand up and say YES!  When my brother and I found GCGD31! It had not been logged in 2 years!!

Hardest Puzzle cache? GC21Z18

Puzzle caches like them or hate them? love em

Ammo can VS Micro? AMMO CAN

What caches are off limits for you personally, what will you not go after? caches behind businesses

By Lacey38655