Skip to content

2001 VT Challenge Mystery Cache

A cache by DJ Message this owner
Hidden : 10/3/2009
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
4.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

Join now to view geocache location details. It's free!

Watch

How Geocaching Works

Please note Use of geocaching.com services is subject to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.

Geocache Description:

This is a challenge to find all the active VT caches that were placed in the year 2001. There are 14 active caches as of the time this challenge is published.

You must find and log, all the active caches placed in 2001, before you hunt this cache.. (some of you seasoned cachers may already qualify)

GC12B Mt. Pisgah Geocache 1/3/2001
GC370 Naked Truth 2/24/2001
GC8F8 Smugglers Notch Reborn 4/21/2001
GCD26 Shelburne Pond 6/17/2001
GCE8D Between a Rock and a Hard Place 6/28/2001
GC1219 Loon Nest 7/21/2001
GC19F2 Ascutney Assault #1 8/29/2001
GC19F4 Ascutney Assault #2 8/29/2001
GC1C38 Liquid Sky #444 9/9/2001
GC21AC My Side of the Mountain Reborn Again & Again 9/29/2001
GC2225 Bunk-er Hill 10/13/2001
GC2304 Vermont Veteran 10/16/2001
GC2567 Chicken and Dumplings Reborn 10/17/2001
GC2BAB Orion Rising 12/2/2001

This cache is placed in approximately the same location as Project 23. (visit link) I’m not sure, as we DNFed it back in June of ‘06. It is the oldest archived VT cache. It is hidden at the base of a 24” diameter hemlock tree, there are some rocks stacked to hide it. See attached photo for approximate location.

Directions .
This cache is located at White Rocks in Wallingford. Start out from the picnic area and take the trail that goes to the ice beds. You can either go all the way to the ice beds (see Lonestarrs cache WHITE ROCKS~ROCKS~ GC10NV1) to check them out, then onto the cache, or you can start going for those coords from the getgo! This is not a cache for the average cacher… It is placed part way up a huge rock slide.

I strongly suggest that you do NOT go after this one in wet or slippery conditions. It is not a good place for small children or geodogs. I have been here twice, the first time I slipped on the loose rocks and broke my GPS (OUCH). But I still marvel at the beauty of this area.
There are a few ways to go up this rockslide (did he say, rockslide??). Be careful in your choosing.
We accept no responsibility for any damage you may incur on person or belongings,
Void where prohibited by law,
Your mileage may vary,
One size does NOT fit all,
Contents of the container might not be hot,
Do not remove this label under the penalty of the law,
Slippery when wet
Objects in your mirror are not closer than they appear,
Slipping and falling can be hazardous to your health,
Do not drive or operate machinery while under the influence of this cache,
If your excitement lasts more than 4 hours, you should seek medical attention,
Bridges freeze before main roads,
Always remember to buckle up,
Employees must wash hands before returning to work,
Only you can prevent forest fires....

Seriously..... Be Very Careful!!! Make sure the conditions are good and you respect your limitations.
Cachers who complete this challenge, may offer additional warnings as they see fit???????

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

20 srrg sebz gnyy gerr

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)