Smoke Jumper Central Multi-cache
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Difficulty:
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Terrain:
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Size: 
(small)
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PLEASE search for this cache during daylight hours only!
The above coordinates are for the parking area!
DO NOT ATTEMPT AT NIGHT!
This cache has been placed on Federal Property with permission and
we do not want to give any of the folks working nearby any reason
to be alarmed. The Facility Manager and Smoke Jumper Project
Foreman are both aware of the cache location. Please do not ask
them for assistance. :)
The Smokejumper Visitor Center is part of the largest active
smokejumper base in the nation. This Visitor Center is a unique
opportunity to learn about this unusual, demanding, and dramatic
occupation. Tours are available at 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm
daily between Memorial Day and Labor Day and the tour is free of
charge. Off-Season Tours are available if you call 406-329-4972 two
days before to arrange a time.
There are 3 Plaques you will need to visit and get information from
in order to find the final container.
STOP 1
Water Bombs, Away! at N 46° 55.511 W 114° 05.446
What is the first Year mentioned on this plaque? 19_ _ = AB
What is this type of Bomb? M-_ _ = CD
This Bomb was tested in 19_ _ = EF
STOP 2
The D-1 Lookout at N 46° 55.523 W 114° 05.433
The D-1 was replaced by the L-4 in 19_ _ = GH
STOP 3
The Memorial at N 46° 55.532 W 114° 05.451
Date- August _, 19_ _ = J K L
How many miles North of Helena? _ _ = M N
The FINAL CACHE:
N 46° 55.BCJ
W 114° 05.ENH
Please avoid disturbing the area the cache is hidden in and respect
the local gardener's plot.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Haqre fbzr ebpxf naq qroevf arne gur whavcre gerr.