tombraidr and I found this container while out caching one
day, and knew what we had to do. With a little cleanup and a new
coat of paint, Godzilla! is now
ready for prime time.
We're not kidding; he's big. Godzilla! is a 20MM ammo can, stocked with
TBs, toys, and other tradeables for his big send-off, and we ask
everyone to please trade even or better, so that he
stays well-stocked. (This includes trading
TBs and coins evenly!) Despite his fearsome name,
Godzilla! is family-friendly for
those able to do some off-trail bushwhacking. Total walking
distance for all stages of this cache is under a mile.
When hunting this cache, please remember to exercise caution;
snakes, spiders, ticks, thorns, poisonous plants and wildlife all
call this area home. Also, as you approach the monster's lair, you
may encounter somewhat more tricky terrain, depending on the route
you take.
Multiple readings were taken for each stage of the hunt;
however, current tree cover has reduced overall coordinate accuracy
to approximately 20'. Please check the posted park hours as you
arrive; these change seasonally.
Please be sure to read the full description
before seeking this cache.
This multi-cache consists of three stages: two micros, followed
by a mystery object and a large cache to reward your
efforts.
Following is a description of each stage:
Stage 1: The First
Sighting
An unsuspecting park visitor was hoping to spot the
elusive winged deer at this very location, but found a giant
monster instead. By the time park authorities arrived, the
monster--and the visitor--had disappeared into the
woods.
The coordinates above will direct you to a numbered signpost.
(Remember this number!) From this
sign, project a waypoint of 279° true for (number on sign
multiplied by 10) feet. This is the place where Godzilla! was first spotted; here you will
find the coordinates for the next stage of the hunt.
Stage 2: Further
Proof
Two days later, a park maintenance crewmember found
gargantuan footprints and colossal claw marks in this high-traffic
area of the park. He resigned that day, and has not been heard from
again.
The coordinates will lead you to an area just off-trail, where
the coordinates leading to the monster's lair can be found.
(Remember these coordinates!) You
may still be able to see evidence of the monster's destructive
presence, if you look hard enough.
Stage 3: The
Mystery
You will need to do a little research before you can
enter the monster's lair...if you dare.
The coordinates from Stage 2 will guide you to a large metal
object at ground level. Here, you will gather the final clue and
build the coordinates to find the monster.
The final coordinates are:
N 36° 23.5XX'
W 082° 22.09Y'
X = The number of letters in
the word that is inside the "C" on the metal object at your
feet
Y = The second-to-last digit
of the west coordinates given for the Stage 2 micro
location
Checksum (if you're on trail): X+X+Y=14. Otherwise, you can
check your coordinates on
Geochecker.com.
Stage 4: Godzilla's
Lair
From your current location, you can see a few narrow trails. One
will take you in the direction of Godzilla's lair, but soon the trail will
fizzle out and you will be on your own. Oh, and there's one more
thing you should know: Godzilla's
lair is protected with an access code (he's pretty high-tech these
days). The code is ABCD, where:
A = The last digit of the
west coordinates listed in the Stage 2 micro (for the large
metal object in Stage 3)
B = The number on the signpost
at the published coordinates (Stage 1)
C = The third digit of the
year Mothra vs. Godzilla (otherwise known as
Godzilla vs. The Thing) was released in the US
D = The last digit of the year
King Kong vs. Godzilla (Kingu Kongu tai Gojira) was
released in Japan
(You may confirm this code by
sending us an
email, if desired.)
Please be sure to secure all cache containers and rehide
exactly as you found them, so others will have the same enjoyable
hunting experience.
Don't forget to check out the other caches in this great park as
well!
And if you haven't gotten enough of Godzilla! yet, check out this
MySpace site, which contains some movie trailers and clips from
his films.
To claim your find, please be sure
to log both at the cache and online. If logs appear online that
cannot be substantiated by the cache log, the online logs will be
deleted!