Want to ensure you are able to get a softcover or e-book copy of the Geocaching Guidebook to Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley before you head to the Pacific Northwest? Get yourself on the pre-order list using this simple form, and you'll be contacted as soon as the book is ready for order! Follow this link to reserve your copy! More information about the book: This guidebook has been written with the geocacher in mind, but more so, with the geocacher who has friends or family who aren’t as keen about the hobby coming along to visit what I feel is one of the most beautiful and amazing ..read more

If you follow our YouTube Channel then you might know that we ran a contest to win one of the first ever LANMonkey geocoins! Watch this video of the livestream announcement to see who won, and find out how you can get a coin if you weren't a winner in the contest. Keep reading below for more details on the coin itself, and how you can obtain one if you'd like. So congrats to this contest winner(s), and if you'd like to get your hands on one of these coins here's the deal: An online order form has been created if you'd like to either order a coin from me to have mailed to your address ..read more

It was the best of times... ...and so begins the tale of these GeoWoodDuck brothers, Jimmy and Chuck. Jimmy and Chuck have embarked on what they hope will be a year-long adventure to travel from their east coast mystery locations all the way back to Abbotsford BC for August 22, 2020. What's more, anyone who helps them on their adventure will be entered to WIN some great prizes! We will have trackables and pathtags available to be won by anyone who participates in this contest between now (Sep 7, 2019) and the official end of the contest, at GeoWoodstock XVIII on August 22, 2020 in Abbotsfor ..read more

Well then friend, you've come to the right place! This Fall I will be making the first edition of "The Geocachers Handbook to Metro-Vancouver & the Fraser Valley" available to LANMonkey Patrons! This book is the compilation of two years of effort of combining all the best geocaching and non-geocaching visitor experiences from the region.  Painstaking research including colour photos of various highlights will assist the experienced and novice visitor to our beautiful region in understanding the local history, geography, transit & transportation, amenities, and family friendly att ..read more

It's possible you haven't heard yet. It's more likely you've heard the news, but have lots of questions. Either way, you've come to a great place to get started on the topic of GeoWoodstock XVIII! The reason for that is I am one of the four lead planners who have been working on this since summer 2018. We have been growing a super team of volunteers (PS: we will be calling for MORE volunteers shortly), and are extremely excited to be welcoming Geocachers from around the world to the first GeoWoodstock hosted in Canada. Why is it in August?Traditionally, GeoWoodstock events have occurred pri ..read more

Unofficial sources* from HQ have leaked that the official retirement of Signal is coming soon. "With 2020 being the 20th year of Geocaching, we feel it is time to let Signal finish on a high note, and we are looking to a new mascot for the game." While many are shocked at this announcement, the fact that a new Signal Tribute GeoArt was just published this morning in the Seattle area seems like confirmation. Signal has become iconic with this game so many are wondering who the new mascot will be, and also why the seemingly sudden decision to retire the beloved mascot. With respect to the ..read more

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