Editing Geocaching (section)

=====Challenge cache=====
This requires a geocacher to complete a reasonably attainable geocaching-related task before being able to log the cache as a find online.<ref name=challenge>{{cite web |url=https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=127&pgid=206 |title=Challenge caches |website=geocaching.com |publisher=Groundspeak |access-date=2019-09-08 |archive-date=June 22, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622190335/https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=127&pgid=206 |url-status=live}}</ref> It does not restrict ''geocachers'' from finding the cache and signing the logbook at anytime. However a geocacher is not allowed to log a find on the geocaching website unless they qualify for the challenge specified in the cache description. Examples include finding a number of caches that meet a category, completing a number of cache finds within a period of time, or finding a cache for every calendar day.

Since 2017, Groundspeak has required new challenges to have a ''geochecker'' in which users can put their name into an algorithm to see if they qualify without the need of physically checking all of one's previous finds. These ''geocheckers'' can be requested using the ProjectGC forums where volunteers can write and create scripts for specific challenges.<ref>{{cite web |title=Challenge Checkers |url=https://www.geocaching.com/help/index.php?pg=kb.chapter&id=127&pgid=780 |website=www.geocaching.com |language=en}}</ref> Groundspeak also has been more strict into what types of challenges are published. For example, prior to 2017 it was possible to create a challenge cache to find 10 caches that have a food item in the title. Under current guidelines, this is no longer allowed because it restricts geocachers to find specific geocaches. Instead, Groundspeak has encouraged new challenges to be more creative. Acceptable challenges include finding caches in 10 states, finding 100 traditional geocaches, or finding 1000 geocaches with the "wheelchair accessible" attribute.<ref name=challenge />