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Snomaggedon - A Night Cache Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

Diehard50248: The orginal idea on this cache lead to it being listed as an unknown/mystery cache. Once the field work portion was removed, it really became a multi-stage hide instead. To be more true to its current state, I have decide to archive "Snomaggedon - A Night Cache" and replace it with "Nighty Night Cache" instead. Thanks to those of you that took the time to find the orginal. Your reward is a second chance and another smiley!!!

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Hidden : 12/23/2009
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is NOT at the posted coordinates.

To find the final cache, you must complete three stages.


This cache is intended to be found AFTER DARK1. Why after dark you ask? Because it’s fun, it’s different, and it’s a little bit spooky. Trust the “silvery eyes” for they will lead you safely through the darkness. Beware of the “eyes of fire”2 for they will stop at nothing to protect what is rightfully theirs! Boo-Whaa-Haa-haaaaa!

This is a family-friendly three-stage puzzle cache located in a little know area of Woodbury. This cache was set up during one of the worst snow storms in recent memory - hence the "Snomaggedon" reference. The entire series should only take about 15 minutes to a to complete. Total hiking shouldn’t exceed more than a ¼ mile. Watch your step as there are no actual trails to speak of.

STAGE 1: The coordinates provided are the starting point. Upon arrival you will find yourself on top of a small hill. Turn on your trusty headlamp or flashlight4 and scan your surroundings. The key for Stage 2 will be shining back at you. Punch in your findings and proceed to the next stage of the journey.

STAGE 2: The information gathered in Stage 1 will provide your Stage 2 starting point. Once again, scan your surroundings. This time you seek assistance of a different sort. This time you are looking for a ghostly set of “silvery eyes”. Stand under their watchful protection and scan the darkness for their friends. Follow each set of these eerie apparitions as they lead you closer and closer to a vial of information at the end of Stage 2. You will know you're there when you find four silvery eyes instead of the standard pair.

STAGE 3: Use the information found within the Stage 2 vial to determine the Stage 3 final cache location. When you see the fearsome "eyes of fire" you'll know you're close!!!

Footnotes:
  1. This cache was NOT set up to be daylight-friendly.
  2. The “silvery eyes” are white, round in shape, and are in groups of two.
  3. The “eyes of fire” are orange, triangular in shape, and are in groups of four.
  4. Hold light at eye level for the optimum reflectivity.  A headlamp works great.  The more powerful the light the easier it will be.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nyy fgntrf ner irel jvagre sevraqyl.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)