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Prepare For Glory Wherigo Cache

Hidden : 7/9/2012
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:



** cache is not located at the coordinates above **


presents
Prepare For Glory!



The posted coordinates are good place to park while playing this Wherigo.. 

To find the actual location of the container - you must play and complete the "100 Spartans" Wherigo Cartridge.

Once you complete the cartridge you will be provided the necessary information to find the actual geocache container and to sign the logbook.

What is a Wherigo Geocache?
Wherigo is a new way of utilizing GPS technology to play games, take tours, and yes geocache. Visit Wherigo.com to learn more about this new software.

Do I need special equipment?
Yes! To find this cache the proper way and to truly experience the hunt the way it was meant to be experienced, you will need two things

1. The Wherigo Player on Wherigo compatible Hardware (Pocket PC, Android Smartphone, or iPhone).

2. The "Prepare For Glory!" cartridge.


The Wherigo Player comes pre installed on the Garmin Colorado & Oregon series GPSr units.




A version of the player is available for download for use by GPS enabled Pocket PC devices or certain smart phones.
Click "Download Player" to get the PPC version.


For the Android Smartphone - visit the Market and search for "Where You Go"

For the iPhone - go to iTunes and search for the PiGO app (Groundspeak Wherigo App)

Once you have the Player ready to go, you will need to download the cartridge for this cache.
Click "Download Cartridge" to get it.






The Setting:


The posted coordinates are for parking. Once there, you can start the cartridge and proceed to the starting zone..

The Experience:

This Wherigo is based on the 2007 movie "300" but the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Oh who am I kidding? This Wherigo was developed for SpartanAlum in recognition of his 100th Wherigo find.

Once you complete the cartridge, you will be given the coordinates to the final location of this geocache. Once successful finding the container, you will be able to log this Wherigo geocache.

Is logging my result any different for this cache?

Logging your results here on geocaching.com is no different than any other cache so no changes there. However, you get a new icon on your profile page.
Unlocking the cartridge on Wherigo.com is not required, but it would be greatly appreciated. After you've completed the cartridge you should see a "Prepare_For_Glory.gws" file on your device. On your Garmin Colorado or Oregon  you will find it in the Wherigo/Saves directory.Upload that file to the Wherigo website. You may also review the cartridge by  choosing Write a Log.

Logging requirements:
Once you successfully complete the cartridge and find the geocache, write a log entailing your adventures by revisiting the cache page. 


Thanks for playing our 13th Wherigo cache.

Comments welcome of your experience.

FTF prize is choice of one of these SHINY presents

or

STF prize is whatever the First Finder does not choose.






Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Fcnegnaf svtug hagvy gur qrngu. Or vg gurer rarzvrf be gurve bja!

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)