GC17B6X Safe Passage to the U.S. TB Gateway (Traditional Cache) in Ontario, Canada created by Trail Blaisers

This cache has been archived.

Trail Blaisers: Thanks for the reports of the missing cache and yes, this cache is definitely gone. The new "No Trespassing" sign next to the geotrail is an obvious indication that this location is a no-go. Over 2+ years it helped to ensure safe passage of 74 TBs and GCs to the United States.

I am archiving the cache but like the concept and have identified a nearby location for a new one. Will do that in a couple of weeks.

GC17B6X ▼

A cache by Trail Blaisers Message this owner

Hidden : 11/11/2007

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The Problem
There’s something elusive about getting a Travel Bug from Canada into the United States, their home or preferred destination. TBs that end up in Canada in error or because of an over-eager cacher often spend months and sometimes years travelling in a land their owners never intended for them. Well meaning players put TBs that need to cross the border into near-border caches (getting their owners very excited) only to see them, many times, grabbed (unknowing of the intention) and moved far away. TBs seem to travel very well up and down the 401 corridor here in Ontario but, whether it’s passport requirements, line-up delays or concerns over exceeding tobacco/alcohol limits, north-south travel is difficult.

The Solution
“Safe Passage to the U.S.” contains a bag meant exclusively for TBs that need to get to the U.S. Do not remove TBs from this bag unless your intention is to deposit them in a cache south of the border. It is placed conveniently near the intersection of the 1000 Islands International Bridge and Highway 401.

The first tenants of the Gateway were:
• Wendy Wiener
• 2007 Presidents Cup U.S. Team Flag
• SW Monkey

By August 5, 2009, 64 trackables have come and gone from the cache with a great success rate of getting them to the U.S. Thanks to all you cachers for keeping the inventory accurate.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

rireterra, 4 srrg hc

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)