Introduction
The signs are all around us. Traffic signs, bill boards, information signs, flags, banners, lights, graffiti, letters on buildings, everything screams for our attention. How do you filter what is important and what not? In our modern society this has only become more prominent since with the omnipresent internet new and inventive ways have been found to get your attention. And since many of us carry the internet with us on our phones, it is vital to find your way in the jungle of information. So how good are you in deciding what is truly important? Can you quickly find what you need in this overload of information?
This multi stage cache will challenge you to use modern technologies as well as more traditional perceptive skills and logical thinking to get from waypoint to waypoint. The entire cache can be done in one go with a smartphone, or step by step using a camera and a computer with an internet connection. See the links section for useful tools. This might be a good opportunity to team up with somebody that has a smartphone!
Although this cache could be done through other means of transportation, using a car is the most convenient way. As always obey the signs of the road and play it safe!
Posted coordinates
Close to the posted coordinates you will find a sign. Part of the sign you are looking for is given in the image to the right. On that sign you will find a seven digit phone number. Using these numbers you will need to go to a west bound Calgary bus stop, not far from the posted coordinates. The number of the bus stop is ABCD where:
| A |
Sum of the first three numbers of the phone number |
| B |
The 2nd number of the phone number |
| C |
The 4th number of the phone number minus the sum of the last two numbers |
| D |
The 5th number of the phone number minus the 3rd number |
Waypoint 1
When you arrive at the bus stop you will be looking for a sign, a modern day hyperlink that will instruct you to the next waypoint. Take good notice of the signs and information that is all around you. You might need it later.
Waypoint 2
At this location there are multiple signs. Some signs are rotating weekly and contain a message that could make you smile, other signs are more serious in nature and tell you to do or don't do something. It is up to you to find the right information that will help you get to the next waypoint
Waypoint 3
Oh so close! This waypoint will provide you with a bit of a challenge in using your GPSr. You did read the manual right? If not, now might be a good time. Complete a projection to get you what you need to find the next waypoint. Instructions included!
Waypoint 4
The end is near. At this waypoint you will get the information you need to get to the final and allow you to put your name in the log book!
Final
You have made it! Your keen observation skills and unsurpassed technical abilities have made short work of this challenge. You deserve a treat! There is an unactivated coin for the first finder and finders cards for the first 10 finders.
Links