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TO THE CLOUDS! ... (Mission 3) Traditional Geocache

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Hidden : 2/1/2011
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
4.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

TO THE CLOUDS! ... Mission 3, is the third cache in a growing series of climbs. They can be done separately and in any order. Just get there, hang on tight, and enjoy the view! This one has a "GREEN" theme (...it's next to a swamp after-all).

Note: Because of proximity to housing full stealth mode is recommended at ground zero.




Congratulations to Skyecat, entogeek, Barnie's Band of Gold and GPS Derek for the FTF!
(Climbing status unknown due to log irregularities...grin)

First *confirmed* climb goes to Fababoo, with the assistance of Big*J and SoupKing!


From the suggested parking, hike around the east side of Stevenson Swamp and you'll eventually find another lovely climbing specimen. A good path takes you about half way, then break right (at the pipe) and forge your own path. Your mission - should you choose to accept it - is to sign the log in a lofty camo'd container.

Good treads will serve you well here and I personally don't recommend this in the dark; some tricky terrain with plenty of tripping potential. Otherwise it's a beautiful spot with lovely scenery ... including the occasional raptor overhead. Note: there are a few houses close to the GZ so STEALTH is key.

Happily for some, this tree gives you two retrieval options:
1 - Climb to your hearts content! It's very do-able, though challenging at first.
2 - No climbing required! Hmmm... you'll have to figure it out... no special tools needed.


Note: If you choose to climb to this cache, you do so at your own risk. I encourage you to bring a "ground control" buddy when going vertical... and know your limits.


Looking for Mission 1? - To The Clouds! ... Mission 1

Looking for Mission 2? - To The Clouds! ... Mission 2

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

"Gur nve hc gurer va gur pybhqf vf irel cher naq svar, oenpvat naq qryvpvbhf. Naq jul fubhyqa'g vg or? Vg vf gur fnzr gur natryf oerngur." Znex Gjnva (Rkcrpg nobhg gjragl gb gjragl-svir srrg bs oenpvat qryvpvbhfarff.)

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)