THE SWINGING BRIDGE Traditional Cache
PASSTRACKERS: Bridge has sadly been removed along with the cage hide. Will replace the hide in the near future. Watch for a new cache!
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This cache is located at a local river crossing, known as the Swinging Bridge. This foot bridge has been around for 50 or more years and is located in the eastern end of the Town of Blairmore, in the Municipality of the Crowsnest Pass. It was used by the locals for foot traffic, getting from the north side of the Crowsnest River to the south, which held the main shopping district of the town. Due to the relocation of the highway, many residences were removed. Added to this the accessibility to vehicles in this day and age, the bridge has little foot traffic anymore. It was a great attraction to the kids in the neighbourhood 20 to 50 years ago. Due to a lack of maintenance, the bridge has been closed for many years. There is a large sheet of plywood blocking access from either side, thus the bridge cannot be crossed. THE CACHE IS NOT LOCATED BEYOND THE PLYWOOD. IT IS NOT ON THE BRIDGE OR PAST THE TWO MAIN VERTICAL SUPPORTS OF THE BRIDGE. Use your geocaching senses to find it. The bridge gets it's name from the construction material used, mainly heavy cable making up the hand rails and main deck support. This cable allows the bridge to be very flexible, both vertically and laterally. The lateral movement gives this foot bridge a swaying or "swinging" sensation. Thus the name. The cache is magnetic and you will need to bring a writing instrument along to sign the log book. Once you have signed the log, please enjoy the area and get a "feel" for the name of this bridge. Have fun and enjoy!
Additional Hints
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Qb abg iragher bagb gur oevqtr. Vg vf abg cnfg gur iregvpny fhccbegf.
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