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What's That Smell??? Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

Half-Canadian and Scooter the Wonder Dog: Unfortunately, nearby construction has compromised the final cache location and the cache access is now posted with "no trespassing -- environmental restoration area" so sadly,it's time to archive this cache.

Thanks to all that took the time to enjoy this cache!

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Difficulty:
3.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Think you know your way around the kitchen??   This multi-waypoint puzzle cache will challenge even the most "well-seasoned" geocaching gourmet.

The above coordinates will take you to a recommended parking area near the northern access to Delta's Millennium Trail.   Proceed on foot southwest on River Road towards the 99 -- you will pass a "No Exit/Private Drive" sign (to keep vehicles from driving beyond this point).   Continue a short distance to the signed trailhead where you will begin your search for four small plastic Nalgene bottles (about 2" long) with the familiar green Geocaching label, each filled with a common cooking spice.



Your task is to take a good whiff of these four spices and then match up their odours with the corresponding number(s) from the list below.   For example, if you think the spice at the first waypoint A smells like vanilla, you would put 24 in place of A in the final cache formula.   Correctly identifying all four will give you the full coordinates for the final cache location, an ammo box stocked with some pretty good swag.

First Waypoint  (A)   N49° 06.779  W123° 03.838
Second Waypoint  (B)    N49° 06.814  W123° 04.001
Third waypoint  (C)    N49° 06.878  W123° 04.028
Fourth waypoint  (D)    N49° 06.837   W123° 03.907

FINAL CACHE LOCATION N49° 06.AB W123° 03.CD


Here's the list of spices for you to choose from:
Vanilla=24            Pepper=1
Cilantro=86            Chili Powder=0
Dill=76            Onion=4
Clove=89            Garlic=7
Cinnamon=79            Cumin=8
Paprika=84            Anise=2

Now, go see if you can "sniff out" this cache...

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

[WPT 1] Pbapergr [WPT 2] Fvg naq cbaqre crnpr ba rnegu [WPT 3] Ubyr-l fghzc! [WPT 4] Haqre zbff oynaxrg [Final Cache] Pyhzc bs svir

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)