# 683: Creating a Challenge Cache

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Podcast: [Caching In The NorthWest](https://stenobird.com/podcast/caching-in-the-northwest-42068)
Published: 2026-08-29T19:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What does it actually take to design a great challenge cache? On this episode of Caching in the NorthWest, we sit down with returning guest JTCoffee to dig into the creative side of challenge cache design — from picking a theme, to building a requirement that feels rewarding instead of tedious, to navigating what will and won't get past reviewer approval. JTCoffee joined us back on Episode 672 to talk Seattle-area caches and EarthCaches, and this time returns for a deep dive into challenge caches, plus a surprise double duty filling in for LANMonkey on the intro. Whether you're a new geocacher trying to understand what a challenge cache even is, or a cache owner sketching out your next challenge idea, this episode has something for you. Join us live every Thursday at 7pm PT, and find more episodes, show notes, and ways to connect at CachingNW.com. #CachinginTheNorthWest #ChallengeCache #Geocaching #GeocachingCommunity #PNWGeocaching #CacheDesign #PuzzleCache #GeocacheOwner #GeocachingPodcast #PacificNorthwest

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