An Extreme Tour of Centralia! Mystery Cache

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lefalaf: I'll head out this spring to put out the fire (pick up the stages).

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Hidden : 12/16/2010
Difficulty:
5 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Groundspeak came out to film this cache!

For a taste of extreme caching and to learn more about this cache, visit this link and watch the video:
http://blog.geocaching.com/2011/04/geocaching-com-presents-extreme-multi-caching/
(This has no bearing on the puzzle. Hint: click the image below for that.)

This cache is NOT at the posted coordinates. It is scattered throughout town. Solve the puzzle to find the magick silver ammo box.



While this cache may not require ascending 250 foot into a Giant Sequoia or 300 foot down into a cave, it should still provide you guys and gals with a bit of a challenge and a full day's worth of fun.

Like all caches of this type, this cache is best designed to be shared with a group of friends.

You will need the following and the know-how to use it properly (or kind friends to show you how):
- rope, 150' will do
- a launcher
- ascending and rappeling gear
- a UV flashlight
- a normal flashlight
- all the daylight you can muster, particularly in winter
- it is always cache hunting season, but if you are hunting this cache during the 'other' hunting season, wear bright orange

Optional gear:
- crisco, butter, grease, or a thin friend
- binoculars, to find stages and enjoy the views
- a change of clothes and/or a towel for one person
- rock climbing shoes and chalk, while not required, could benefit a stage or two

Further details such as parking and where to go will be given out via the puzzle.

Safety note: This cache is in Centralia which you may note has been sitting atop an underground mine fire since 1962. The area is now a ghost town and filled with a growing complement of caches and tourists, and on one visit, I found several zombies roaming around. Seriously! So be warned. Oh yeah, and the ground is prone to sudden collapse. I believe this to be a rare occurrence, but do take heed and watch your step as you hike. I do know of one sinkhole which appears to be fresh. As such, I do not recommend this cache for young children or pets.

A pair of Black Diamond locking carabiners are waiting for the FTF team to fight over.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nsgre gur chmmyr vf fbyirq, lbh jvyy xabj jurer gb tb naq jvyy unir uvagf sbe gur fgntrf.

Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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