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Bloody Thorns XTC Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 12/6/2009
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   large (large)

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Geocache Description:

Bloody Thorns XTC is a cache that may have you cursing me as I did the bloody thorns in this infernal forest. It is one of a new series of Extreme Terrain Caching (XTC) that I am introducing to Southwestern Ontario. The Terrain ratings of all of these types of caches are at least 4, as they pose a significant challenge to cope with the terrain.


Bloody Thorns XTC is located in the Aylmer Tract, a small wooded area owned by the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority, just northeast of Aylmer at 9982 Hacienda Rd.

While placing this cache, I lost just a little blood to the thorns. A few scratches adorn my hands and arms. Mosquitoes will certainly be present in large numbers in the summer.

Please sign the log and return the cache carefully to the location from which you retrieved it. If you're careful and determined, you can get in and out of this forest with minimal injury. Please include in the log a summary of your adventure (including how many scratches and cuts you obtained). Please also re-apply any camouflage to make it just as challenging to find for the next cacher. The container is large enough to handle small TBs and geocoins of all sizes.

Part of the challenge of XTC geocaching is not knowing exactly what you're in for. You may need specialized equipment in some cases, or a combination of adrenalin, fearlessness, and persistence in order to accomplish your goal, finding and logging the cache. There may be an element of danger in seeking out XTC caches. If you see the cache or the surroundings, and have any misgivings about your capability of retrieving it safely, please just log a note and don't put yourself at risk.

Congrats to SpringfieldEagle for FTF.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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(letter above equals below, and vice versa)