Runhills' Just Dessert Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

btrueblood: Recent logging and road development of properties abutting the Ring Hill forest has provided a means to access this cache with much lower difficulty than was originally intended. Somebody even cut a mountain bike trail thru the woods to within 100' of ground zero, and a spur of the trail cuts downhill into the adjacent ravine. Although the road crosses private property, the current property owner has made no reasonable attempt to limit such access, and so it would be difficult for anyone to "prove" trespass. Irregardless, driving onto or crossing private property without permission is contrary to the spirit, ettiquette, and rules (such as they are) of geocaching. Easier and simpler than arguing about it, this cache will be archived to preserve the (deserved) 4.5* difficulty ratings earned by earlier finders, and to remove the "incentive" for trespassing, or even the hint of same. Thanks all for playing. I will try and upload the cache logbook pages for posterity when I get the chance.

Trackables and container have been recovered, and trackables will be moved along soon.

[This entry was edited by btrueblood on Monday, March 29, 2010 at 5:25:50 PM.]

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Hidden : 1/25/2008
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
4.5 out of 5

Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

A tasty little hike for those wanting something more filling than the nearby bistro offers. Posted coordinates are NOT the location of this cache. See below.

Posted coordinates are a good place to park, and are the intended starting location for this cache. Seekers must first find GC18NH2 (Runhills' Bistro, South Branch) to get the coordinates for this hide. See link here:
(visit link)

But before we start, please join me in a little toast:

"Happiness being a dessert so sweet
May life give you more than you can ever eat."

Runhills created a multi-stage geocache out here, as you probably know by now. Difficulty ratings climbed to levels >= this cache, for reasons that will be apparent once you get the coordinates and look at a topo. The original cache series was archived when the forest underwent logging, making the difficulty levels for (some of) the caches fall significantly. But, there is always room left for dessert...

There are no facilities in Ring Hill Forest. The terrain is steep, brushy, thorny...sometimes all three at once. Lots of fallen trees in various stages of decay, thick forest duff overlying slippery clay. The challenge of bushwhacking is the ONLY reason for doing this series. Boots, outdoor clothing and hiking essentials including map and compass (and the skills to use them) are recommended. Bottom line, you made the choice.

That, or close to it, was Runhills' original disclaimer for his Evergreen's Feast series, see this link: (visit link)

The Feast series was his tribute to a fellow geocacher, Evergreen Hiker, who shared his love(?) of off-trail experiences. This is mine, same reason. Or maybe it's payback. You decide. The cache is intended to be found from the posted parking coordinates. There may be other ways in, but please respect private property.

The container is a slightly higher-end version of an ammo box, intended to withstand a long term exposure to damp northwest forest conditions without leaking. It's camouflaged a bit, and hidden well. At the same time, no digging or clawing up of rotted wood should be necessary to find it, nor should it be necessary for any living things to be disturbed (besides geocachers, but let's not go there). When you arrive at the cache site, you are likely to be physically and mentally fatigued, so take a couple minutes to let the lather subside before beginning your search, and proceed only once you have your faculties to hand. The next cacher after you will appreciate it. The container is sealed with an O-ring. Please clean the surface of the ring before reclosing; and clean any dirt or debris out of the groove too, if it looks grubby in there. A small suspicious-looking vial of liquid included in the cache (look in the 1st aid baggy) is just some Dow 200 silicone oil lubricant (odorless, tasteless, utterly nontoxic provided you don't try to use it as an implant, and non-nutritive so no forest critters from 'coons to mildew should want to get into the container); add a drop to the oring and smear a thin film all around the upper surface, it will help the seal do its job.

Inside the container is a nice, new, "rain-proof" geo-log book that I got for my birthday (thanks Kitty), and a band-aid kit (bandaids and some antibiotic ointment), both of which are intended to stay with the cache. The remaining trade items range in value from pennies up to a few bucks, and are things you might want to take camping, or might need (but forgot to bring?) to bushwhack your way back out of here, or use to repair any equipment that got damaged on your way in. Please remember to trade up if at all possible. :) Have fun.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Gurl fnl cvpgherf ner jbegu n gubhfnaq jbeqf.

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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