Garmin Geocaching Challenge

GPS brand Garmin is promoting the growing pursuit of geocaching with its new Garmin Geocoin Challenge running up till the end of September, 2008.

Geocaching involves the use of a GPS navigational device to locate a hidden cache, which could be anything from a simple log book sealed into a 35mm canister through to 'large boxes filled with geocoins, travel bugs and cuddly toys'.

According to Garmin, there are now over 600 caches to choose from worldwide. You can find one near you by visiting garminuk.geocaching.com and entering your post code.

Additionally, Garmin has issued a limited number of five unique geocoins which can be - or at least could be - found at participating stores. Each coin has a unique number and the idea is that  you take the coin and deposit it at a geocache, logging it on the website, and leaving it for someone else to find.

“The Geocoins will act as travellers, moving from cache to cache aided by people who find them, being logged every time they are discovered." Says Garmin's Andrew Silver. The geocoin may even have a goal, like trying to move to the west coast of the UK.

Last but not least, taking part gives you the chance to win prizes including; £500 Superbreak holiday vouchers courtesy of Visit Britain and the latest Garmin hand-held personal navigation devices.

Full details at garminuk.geocaching.com