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Mac Island Puzzle Cache (MITH) Mystery Cache

Hidden : 9/27/2011
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:




McArthur Island Treasure Hunt (MITH)



Please note: the cache is not located at these co-ordinates.

The McArthur Island Treasure Hunt (MITH) series is a geo-training playground for new geocachers with a variety of cache types and difficulty levels. Caches are safe, family-friendly, and some are wheelchair accessible. All caches promote the highest standards of geocaching etiquette by encouraging cachers to practice low impact caching, respect other park users, and trade responsibly.

Most of all, they are meant to be fun!



There is a lot to see and do on the island...walking, running, golfing, baseball, soccer, wildlife watching, flower gazing, and geocaching just to name a few! This puzzle will have you stopping around the island to read the many dedication plaques of the people that helped make MacArthur Island the popular place it is today.

This is a simple puzzle where you just need to find ABC and DEF. The difficulty is in remembering to stop and read the plaques while you are participating in the many other activities.

The co-ordinates to the cache are:

N 5 0       4 1 . A B C
W 1 2 0   2 2 . D E F


  • A While you stop and enjoy the view aross the river, what is the last number of Sam Zielke's year of birth minus 1?
  • B The third number of the year Jack Gregson was made a Freeman of the City of Kamloops minus 1?
  • C What is the digital root of the year that the Norbrock Stadium was re-opened by Mayor Mel?
  • D Count how many regulation-sized soccer fields there are in total on the Island and subtract 3. To cheat you can find a map on the Island and count them!
  • E A peaceful spot to read a book.  What is the day Berth E. Elliott was born plus 1?
  • F There is only one number on the bench honouring Frank & Kathy. Subtract 5 from this number.

When you find the numbers corresponding to the letters, put them into the co-ordinates and voila you will find the cache!



This project is proudly supported by the City of Kamloops.


Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Rlr yriry - znhir (vs lbh ner n abezny fvmrq nqhyg). Oevat lbhe bja cra be crapvy

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)