Saint Michael's College Walking Tour Multi-Cache

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GeoCrater: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no response from nor action by the cache owner within the time frame requested in the last reviewer note.

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Hidden : 4/9/2009
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:


I have driven past Saint Michael's College countless times over the years, as many of you probably have as well. From Route 15 you really can't tell what the campus looks like, certainly not from the students' perspective. One day I had to do an errand at one of the buildings that required that I walk through the main part of the campus to get there. It was then that I realized what a nice campus it is. So naturally I decided that a geocache needed to be placed here... one that would let you explore a large part of the campus on foot.

This cache consists of nine stages and a final. At each stage, except stage 3, you will need to do some math to determine the coordinates to the next stage. If you are asked to convert a word to numbers, then use this conversion chart to do so. Add spaces and decimal points where necessary when determining coordinates.

Make sure you read all the instructions for the stages before you arrive. Some items you may need are, but are not limited to, a calculator (capable of displaying 10 digits), a pen, paper to do math on (if you don't have a calculator), and a compass.

Although the cache is technically avaliable 24/7 and no part of the cache is in a non-public space, you may want to avoid searching after dark, or you may be explaining yourself to Security! Also, I have provided parking coordinates below for where the public parking is located.

Good luck and have fun!

Stage 1 - At this location, the posted coordinates, look for a date on the bottom line of the granite sign on the building directly in front of you. Multiply that date by 1487116 and then add 728. This will give you your next set of coordinates.

Stage 2 - Here you will find a stone object. Convert the first name of the person inscribed on the object to numbers. Multiply that number by 50, then add 2750229744, to get your next coordinates.

Stage 3 - Look for a small physical container here with coordinates for the next stage.

Stage 4 - At this location you should find an object with a dedication to someone who worked at the school many years. Convert their first name to numbers. Subtract 85215 from that number. You should now have a 6 digit number remaining. The first 3 digits represent the distance (in feet) to the next stage, and the last 3 digits represent the direction (magnetic) in which you should walk. This particular stage, #4, may not be winter friendly.

Stage 5 - At this location find the name of a person remembered by the Class of 2006. Convert the last name to numbers. Multiply this number by 25, then add 59080773, to get your next set of coordinates.

Stage 6 - At this location is a sign. Convert the dedication date to YYYYMMDD format. Subtract 15060698 from the date to get your next North coordinate. Subtract 12180858 from the date to get your next West coordinate.

Stage 7 - At this stage count the number of letters in the first name of the building in which you are standing in front of. Multiply this number by 2, then add 3. Call this number X. Subtract X from the North decimal coordinates to get the North coordinate of the next stage. Multiply X by 4 and add to the West decimal coordinate to get the West coordinate of the next stage.

Stage 8 - At this next location you will find a plaque that says the object was a gift given by a particular person. Convert the last name of that person to numbers. Multiply that number by 24, then add 1890630966, to get your next set of coordinates.

Stage 9 - At this stage you will find a monument. Convert the last name of the person honored. Subtract 381846 to get the north coordinate for the next stage. Subtract 401309 to get the West coordnate.

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