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Signs of Alberta Mystery Cache

Hidden : 4/14/2011
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

THE CACHE IS NOT AT THE POSTED COORDINATES.

The Signs of Alberta is located a short distance off the side of a quiet country road. Care and attention are required at all times in the vicinity of the cache.




The Signs of Alberta Cache is an average sized ammo can with a good assortment of swag, travellers, cache note, logbook, and pencils.

Have you seen a few of the signs of Alberta along the highways and secondary roads of the province? Well, now is your chance to put that distance information to use to solve an easy puzzle and find the cache. Good luck!

How to Solve the Puzzle!


1. Use the image below, the suggested approximate coordinates, to find the distance listed from the specific sign to the respective centres.


2. Complete the math and find the cache!


3. Check your answer using the geochecker.


4. Have fun and enjoy the view!




Find the final location by completing the following: N51 12.ABC W114 11.DEF


The Math


A = (Westlock + Thorhild) - Edmonton


B = (Grande Prairie - (Berwyn + Fairview)) / 13


C = (Hay River - (Steen River + Meander River)) - 97


D = (Peace River - (Smith + Slave Lake)) / 32


E = (Waterton Park - Twin Butte) / 2


F = ((Crowsnest Pass - Chain Lakes Provincial Park) / 4) - 21


You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Onfr bs n ohfu

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)