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The original was posted on /r/geocaching by /u/Any-Smile-5341 on 2024-11-02 22:02:30+00:00.

I have to tell you about my amazing geocaching buddy—he’s 89 and still going strong! He’s been at this since 2016 and has found almost 2,000 caches within a 10-mile radius. Even now, he’s out there on the trails, impressing everyone with how capable he is. He’s not exactly moving boulders or scaling cliffs, but for someone his age—or any age, really—he’s remarkable.

These days, when we head out, I’m usually the one making most of the finds, and he’s happy to “help” me look. Since he’s already logged a lot of the caches nearby, he can’t count them as new finds, but he’s still in it for the thrill. And even when I spot one first, he’s got this great sense of humor, acting surprised and saying, “Well, I’ll be darned!” every time. It cracks me up.

We’ve also started doing Adventure Labs together, which is something new for him since we met. It’s added a fun twist to our geocaching, and it’s awesome to see him enjoy something different. Honestly, having him as my geocaching partner has made the whole experience way more special.

To be honest, he’s definitely saved me from always being stuck at home clicking away on my tablet. He’s always showing up at my house, saying “Is this a good day for geocaching? “ and it’s saved me even when i am in one of my depressed moods, cause it forces me to snap out of it, and focus on the here and now. It’s the best thing.

It’s a blessing and inspiration to have someone who is willing to try anything. and someone who can get this couch potato out of the house.

So here’s to you Joe. My ever optimistic geocache buddy. I hope I have half of his energy if I ever live to be 89.