The listed coordinates will direct you to the first stage. From there, riddles will lead you to stages two and three. You will then have the necessary information to complete the cipher, which will lead you to the final stage of the cache.
The initial riddle (leading to stage two) has two parts. The first half sends you to the next general location; the second half directs you to the next riddle. The first riddle is the most difficult – don’t get discouraged!
Coordinate Cipher:
NG(B+1)˚ CB.GBA
WAC˚ EC.JFH
The following will aid you in your quest:
- Pen / pencil and paper
- Google
- A KU campus map
- KU Info: (785) 864-3506
[Try not to use this resource if you're a Lawrencian or a current / former KU student]
Unless you're pretty familiar with KU, plan on spending at least an hour on this cache. It is not for the faint of heart! Keep this time frame in mind when you begin searching; one of the stages is only available on weekdays until 10:00 pm (or 6:00 pm on Fridays), and until 5:00 pm over class breaks.
Be warned: KU parking can be a bit of an adventure. You can park for free right by the first stage, and the other stages are within 20 minutes on foot. Several other caches are convenient grabs along the way if you walk, but if you'd prefer to drive from stage to stage, hunt for this cache after 5:00 (when parking is free) or be prepared to pay for parking. The terrain rating of 2 assumes you'll be walking across campus; if you drive, it's a 1. I recommend walking because a) it lets you avoid parking issues, and b) it gives you a more authentic KU experience!
You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.