MyGeocachingProfile.com analyzes your geocaching finds and creates a personalized profile that displays your geocaching statistics. You can set your Geocaching.com profile to display this profile so others will see your statistics when viewing your account. In addition to calculating basic statistics like find counts, the site can also show your first to finds and progress on various challenges like the DeLorme Map challenges. You'll even be rewarded special badges for stellar geocaching achievements. Check out our profile for an example of what the site can do.

First off before you begin, you need to be a Premium member of Geocaching.com to use this service. Only Premium members can download the special "My Finds" pocket query that is needed to create a profile on this site. Sign up for a Premium membership at Geocaching.com.




Before you can upload your finds and start customizing your profile, create a MyGeocachingProfile.com account. The account is free and will be used to hold your uploaded geoaching finds and statistics. Use the Create Account page to getting started.




Each time you want to update your profile with information about new finds, you need to go to Geocaching.com and download a "My Finds" pocket query from the Build Pocket Query page. This special file contains details about all the caches you've found so far. It can only be generated by Premium members of Geocaching.com.





Each time you want to update your profile, you'll need to upload your latest "My Finds" pocket query file. To upload the file, go to the My Account page and follow the three steps in the "Upload "My Finds" Pocket Query" section. First, browse for the pocket query zip file on your computer. Then, click the Upload button and wait for the screen to refresh. Finally, wait for your file to be analyzed by the site. A green bar will advance to show you the progress.

If you've already copied HTML for your profile to the Geocaching.com site, then you're finished. Your profile on Geocaching.com will automatically be updated.




Once your finds have been uploaded and fully analyzed you can go to the My Profile page to view the results. The My Profile page shows your personalized geocaching statistics. Uncheck the Include this section in my profile box for any section that you don't want to display in your final profile on Geocaching.com.




Check out the My ccount page for settings that affect your profile. From here you can enter your FTFs, change the interval used for generating your milestone list, indicate DeLorme pages for which you've been granted special credit and much more. Remember to save any changes using the Save buttons. Your changes will be reflected in your profile the next time you upload your "My Finds" pocket query.




The final step is copying your profile information into your Geocaching.com profile so that other geocachers can see it. Go to the My Profile page and click the Export To HTML button. Then highlight the HTML that creates your profile and copy it. Go to http://www.geocaching.com, sign in and click on the My Account link on the left-side of the page. Click the Change link in the Profile Details section of the page. Paste the HTML into the Profile Details field. When finished, click the Save Changes button. You're done!




To update your Geocaching.com profile in the future, all you have to do is upload your latest pocket query to My Geocaching Profile.com. If you ever want to add or remove sections of your profile, you'll need to re-export the HTML and copy it over to your Geocaching.com profile.

Most of the profile sections are self-explanatory, but some are generated based on specific rules of challenges.




GeoAchievement Badges are awarded by MyGeocachingProfile.com for various geocaching accomplishments.

	Prolific Cacher Badge 1-Star - Awarded to cachers with 100 or more caches 2-Star - Awarded to cachers with 500 or more caches 3-Star - Awarded to cachers with 1000 or more caches 4-Star - Awarded to cachers with 2500 or more caches 5-Star - Awarded to cachers with 5000 or more caches
	Well-Rounded Cacher Badge 1-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found 20% of terrain/difficulty combinations 2-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found 40% of terrain/difficulty combinations 3-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found 60% of terrain/difficulty combinations 4-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found 80% of terrain/difficulty combinations 5-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found 100% of terrain/difficulty combinations
	All-American Cacher Badge 1-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 10 states 2-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 20 states 3-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 30 states 4-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 40 states 5-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in all 50 states
	Canadian Cacher Badge 1-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 1 Canadian province/territory 2-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 4 Canadian province/territory 3-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 7 Canadian province/territory 4-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 10 Canadian province/territory 5-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in all 13 Canadian provinces/territories
	European Cacher Badge 1-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 2 European countries 2-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 6 European countries 3-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 11 European countries 4-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 17 European countries 5-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 25 European countries
	World Cacher Badge 1-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 5 countries 2-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 10 countries  3-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 15 countries  4-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 20 countries  5-Star - Awarded to cachers who have found caches in at least 25 countries
	EarthCache Badges The Geological Society of America awards physical pins to cachers who find and create a certain amount of earthcaches. Our site shows whether or not you qualify to get a pin. The My Account page has a section where you can record how many earthcaches you have created. More information about the GSA challenge is available at http://www.earthcache.org/. Bronze Earthcache Master Badge - Awarded to those who qualify through GSA (www.earthcache.org) for visiting and logging three (3) or more Earthcaches in two (2) or more states/countries Silver Earthcache Master Badge - Awarded to those who qualify through GSA (www.earthcache.org) for visiting and logging six (6) or more Earthcaches in three (3) or more states/countries and having developed one (1) or more Earthcaches Gold Earthcache Master Badge - Awarded to those who qualify through GSA (www.earthcache.org) for visiting and logging twelve (12) or more Earthcaches in four (4) or more states/countries and having developed two (2) or more Earthcaches Platinum Earthcache Master Badge - Awarded to those who qualify through GSA (www.earthcache.org) for visiting and logging twenty (20) or more Earthcaches in five (5) or more states/countries and having developed three (3) or more Earthcaches

The My Memorable Finds section displays your First to Finds, Milestones, and the Oldest Caches you've found. You must identify your FTFs on the My Account page for them to show up in your profile. You can change your milestone interval from the My Account page as well.




The My Little Quest Challenge Progress section shows your progress on Britain's Little Quest (GC154N9). Little Quest is a 48 cache challenge that will bring you to every traditional county in England. Over 45 cachers combined to create this series. For more information visit the final cache page GC154N9.





The "My AR DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GC14TRP - DeLorme" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• All caches must be caches with a container and a logbook. Virtuals, locationless, webcams, events, etc. will not count.
  

The "My AZ DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GC1AHJN - Arizona DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• All cache types count as finds for the DeLorme Challenge with the exception of events (CITO included) and locationless caches.
  
• The following pages are exempt: Pages 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, and 29. These pages are wholly Indian Reservation lands where caching is generally not allowed. Update: Due to some confusion, we're adding the eastern block of page 64 to the exempt list. You will still need a cache from the west block of page 64.
  

The "My CA DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GC1M0M0 - Golden State DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• The only caches that count are Regular, Virtual, Webcam, Letterbox, & Earthcaches. Event/CITO caches, Locationless & Mystery/Puzzle caches do NOT count.
  
• If a page covers two different areas (such as Pg 69, 99 & 148) you only need to find ONE cache per page. Exception being Pg 139 which includes Catalina Island – you MUST find a cache on the mainland AND Catalina Island.
  
• Pages 79, 136 and 137 are exempt and are therefore awarded automatically.
  

The "My CA DeLorme Progress (Northern)" section is based on the challenge described in the "GCHANH - California DeLorme Challenge (Northern)" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• You must find or place a cache within each PAGE of the California Northern DeLorme Map (not necessarily each page subsection)
  

The "My CA DeLorme Progress (Southern/Central)" section is based on the challenge described in the "GC18M1N - California DeLorme Challenge (Southern & Central)" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• All cache types count as finds or hides for the DeLorme Challenge with the exception of events (CITO included) and locationless caches.
  
• Pages 54 and 120 are exempt and hence automatically awarded.
  

The "My CT DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GCXEGV - Connecticut Delorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• All cache types (including Earth caches and existing Virtual caches) count as finds or hides for the Connecticut DeLorme Challenge; with the exception of Events (CITO included) and Locationless caches these WILL NOT be allowed.
  
• You must find or place a cache within each grid of the “Connecticut Rhode Island Atlas & Gazetteer” page one, published by DeLorme. Forty (40) grids in all.
  

The "My GA DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GCZ8XQ - Georgia DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• Only caches with physical containers and logbooks will count in the Georgia DeLorme Challenge. The listed coordinates on the cache page will be the coordinates used in determining the page that the cache counts toward. The final stage of multi-caches, mystery caches, and letterbox hybrids must also fall on the same page as the listed coordinates. This guideline is based on the honor system.
  
• On pages consisting of multiple map blocks a cache must be found for each block, not just one for the page. A total of 63 cache finds will be required to complete the Georgia Challenge.
  

The "My KY DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GC177MT - Kentucky DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• In order to start with a "level playing field" for everyone, only finds on or after January 1, 2008 will be eligible.
  
• All cache types count as finds for the DeLorme Challenge with the exception of events (CITO included), locationless caches, temporary event caches and grandfathered "moving caches".
  
• Pages 32, 33, 73 and 88 each contain 2 map segments. A find in either segment on the page will fulfill the requirement for that page.
  

The "My MA DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GCYJY1 - Massachusetts DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• You may not include caches found by you prior to the publication date and time of this cache page as determined by the reviewer's note of publication. This date is 10/4/2006.
  
• Note that pages 31, 43, 60 and 62 have split maps. You need only find one cache on each of those pages, it does mater which section it is in.
  
• All active physical cache types (including Earth caches and Letterbox Hybrid caches) count as finds or hides for the Massachusetts DeLorme Challenge. Events (CITO included), Virtuals, Locationless and Traveling caches WILL NOT be allowed. For Multis and Mysteries, the posted coordinates determine which page the cache counts on for finds and where the final is located for hides.
  

The "My MD/DE DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GCR7CH - The Maryland and Delaware DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• All cache types count as finds or hides for the DeLorme Challenge with the exception of Locationless (RIP), Event and CITO caches.
  
• The three map pages of 54, 62 and 65 count as one excluding caches that fall outside of Maryland and Delaware. (Virginia, New Jersey and Pennsylvania). To further clarify, on map pages 54, 62 and 65, a cache in either of the two maps on that page (excluding caches that fall outside of Maryland and Delaware) will satisfy that page.
  

The "My NC DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GCTYE6 - The North Carolina DeLorme Challenge" cache. Since edition 8 of the NC DeLorme map differs from editions 1-7, we calculate your progress on both maps. Our calculations also take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• For editions 1 - 7, a cache must be found in both map blocks of pages #30, #70, and #71 to receive credit. We give half credit for each map block which is why your profile might say you have .5 of a page.
  
• For edition 8, a cache must be found in both map blocks of pages #29, and #86.
  
• All cache types count as finds with the exception of events (regular, Mega and CITO) and locationless caches.
  

The "My NE DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GCR57E - Nebraska Delorme Challenge" cache. The cache description outlines two versions of the challenge: a Fresh Start challenge and a Retroactive challenge. We track your progress on each challenge separately with two maps. Our calculations also take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• For the Retroactive level you may count every cache you have ever found or placed. For the Fresh Start level count only caches found or placed after October 31,2005, the date this cache was published.
  
• All caches must be caches with a container and a logbook. Virtuals,locationless, webcams, events, will not count.
  
• Page 68 has two separate maps for sections of Nebraska at opposite ends of the state: the Nebraska City/Plattsmouth strip in the east and the far southwest corner of the state in Dundy and Chase Counties. You must log a cache in the eastern Nebraska section shown at the left of the page but I decided to allow the western Nebraska portion, at the right of the page, to be treated as part of page 69.
  
• Page 56 has three strip maps for adjacent areas along the southern edge of the panhandle. You may consider these to be one map and log a cache in ANY of the three.
  
• The insert at the upper right of page 27 is considered a part of page 27.
  

The "My NV DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GCQ51E - Nevada DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• You will be allowed to log Virtual caches as finds. Locationless caches, Event caches and CITO caches will not be allowed. Multis and Puzzles, yes, but only if the initial geocaching.com waypoint appears in Nevada (conceivably it could end in another state).
  
• Due to the layout of the Nevada DeLorme book some quads overlap slightly. If a cache is in that “shared space” between quads, a cacher my log it in one quad or the other, not both. Of course a different cacher may choose to do the opposite. This also includes the small subsection of Quad 50 covering the Lake Tahoe area.
  

The "My NJ DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GC16TDD - Tour de Cache 2 - NJ DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• Pages 66 and 73 each have two map sections. Find one cache in either section to complete those pages.
  
• Caches found before the listing date of this cache, are not allowed for this challenge. The list date is October 25, 2007.
  
• All cache types count as finds for the DeLorme Challenge with the exception of events (CITO included), locationless caches and grandfathered "moving caches".
  

The "My NY DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GC102CP - New York's DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• Page #38 is a freebie since none of the page is in NY state
  
• A cache must be found in both map blocks of page #34 to receive credit. We give half credit for each map block which is why your profile might say you have .5 of a page.
  
• A cache must be found on or after January 1st, 2006 to be counted towards the challenge.
  
• A cache must be a physical cache to be counted (i.e., no virtuals, CITO, event caches, web cams, or earthcaches allowed)
  

The "My OH DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GCZ554 - Ohio DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• A cache must be found on or after December 2nd, 2006 to be counted towards the challenge.
  
• To complete the Ohio challenge you have to find a cache in each of the sections of the Ohio DeLorme book.
  
• Only physical and virtual caches from each block will count, no locationless or event caches.
  

The "My OR DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GCQKKE - Oregon DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• To complete the Oregon challenge you have to find a cache in each of the sections of the Oregon DeLorme book.
  
• Only regular and virtual caches from each block will count, no locationless or event caches.
  

The "My RI DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GCZK7D - Little Rhody DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• All active (at the time of logging) physical cache types (those which contain a logbook) count as finds or hides for the Little Rhody DeLorme Challenge. Events (CITO included), Virtuals, Locationless and Traveling caches WILL NOT be allowed. For Multis and Mysteries, the posted coordinates determine which page the cache counts on for finds and where the final is located for hides.
  
• You must find or place a cache within each Rhode Island page/map in the "Connecticut and Rhode Island Atlas & Gazetteer", published by DeLorme. A WHOPPING 12 CACHES IN ALL!. You may not include caches found or hidden by you prior to the publication date and time of this cache page as determined by the reviewer's note of publication (11/28/2006)
  

The "My SC DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GCVG6Y - South Carolina DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• All cache types count as finds or hides for the DeLorme Challenge with the exception of events (CITO included) and locationless caches.
  
• You may include caches found or hidden prior to the creation of the South Carolina DeLorme Challenge so long as they meet all other Challenge requirements.
• The final cache coordinates can be obtained by successfully finding or having hidden a cache in each page of the Atlas. South Carolina has 48 such pages.
  

The "My TN DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GCZ313 - Tennessee DeLorme Challenge " cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• Only caches with physical containers and logbooks will count in the Tennessee DeLorme Challenge.
  
• The listed coordinates on each cache page must be the coordinates for the actual and final location. The listed coordinates on the cache page will be the coordinates in determining where the cache is placed and what page it falls on.
• On pages consisting of multiple blocks a cache must be found for each block, not just one for the page.
  

The "My VA DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GCVYD4 - The Virginia DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• All cache types count as finds or hides for the DeLorme Challenge with the exception of Locationless, Event and CITO caches.
  
• The seven pages that are split between two maps (37, 40, 52, 63, 64, 71 and 78) count as one cache per page, not one per map, excluding caches that fall outside of Virginia.
  

The "My VT DeLorme Progress" section is based on the challenge described in the "GC106PP - VERMONT DeLorme Challenge" cache. Our calculations take into account the requirements outlined in this cache description including the rules that:

• You need to find 37 caches in Vermont. One cache on each page (page 37 is a split map and requires a find on both maps) to complete this challenge.
  
• You may NOT include caches found prior to the creation of The Vermont DeLorme Challenge. Cache finds must be from the day this cache is posted onward (Jan. 5, 2007).
  
• CITO, meet and greets, and event caches do not count. It has to be a bonafide cache.
  

MyGeocachingProfile.com has a few features that don't directly affect your profile but are very useful as a geocacher.




There are many "Well-Rounded Cacher" challenges available that require the cacher to find some combination of different cache types, container types, and difficulty/terrain rankings. The Well Rounded Cacher Challenge feature allows you to specify the exact requirements of the cache you're working on and then generate an image showing your progress.

Follow the instructions on the page to specify your challenge and then click the Save Changes button. Then upload your pocket query file from the My Account page and return to the Well Rounded Cacher Challenge page. At the bottom of the page, you'll see an image displaying your progress. You can include the image in your profile by copying the provided HTML to your geocaching.com profile. Or copy and send a link of the image to the cache owner to show them your progress.

Effective July 26, 2008




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This site was created and designed by Jan Kleinert and Cameron Kleinert, two Brooklyn, NY geocachers who jointly cache under the handle of Brainzane & Yossface. We've been caching since 2006 and love to pore over our geocaching stats with our family and friends. TFVTS! (Thanks for visiting the site!)