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WSGA: G = Geocaching Mystery Cache

Hidden : 9/8/2012
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

WSGA: G = Geocaching

This puzzle cache was placed by members of the Inland Empire Chapter of the Washington State Geocaching Association (WSGA) in honor of the 10th Anniversary of of the WSGA.

The cache is NOT located at the posted coordinates. You must correctly answer the "Geocaching" questions below to learn the true coordinates to the cache.

You will be looking for a small Tylenol container at the final coordinates.

The Puzzle:

The final coordinates are at 47 AB.CDE 117 1F.GHI

A. What date was Selective Availability turned off to allow non-military use of GPS?
May 2, 2000 = 4
April 4, 2001 = 3
March 1, 2002 = 6
May 9, 1999 = 2

B. Who placed the first geocache?
Dave Ulmer = 0
Dave Nixon = 1
Dave Helman = 3
Dave Dixon = 9
Dave Kahn = 5

C. What is the surname of the person who first registered the domain “geocaching.com”?
Welsh = 0
English = 4
Irish = 7
German = 3
French = 2
Scott = 9

D. The standard term used for a non-geocacher is?
Stranger-Danger = 1
Muggle = 4
Frownie = 3
Friendly = 9

E. Trade items that you find in a cache container is generally called?
Goods = 0
Swag = 5
Intel = 3
Smiley = 8

F. The Original Stash Tribute Plaque is located?
Near Seattle, Washington = 4
Near Portland, Oregon = 3
Near Lacy, Washington = 5
Near Hyak, Washington = 8

G. This type of cache has a stamp in it?
Night Cache = 0
Locationless Cache = 4
Virtual = 9
Letterbox = 3
Puzzle = 8

H. If your event is attended by over 500 people it can be classified as a?
Great Event = 0
Super Event = 3
CITO Event = 9
Mega Event = 7
Ultra Event = 5

I. This type of virtual-cache is maintained by the Geological Society of America:
Webcam = 0
Locationless = 1
Reverse = 4
Moving/Travelling = 8
Earthcache = 3
Wherigo = 9
Puzzle = 2
Night = 7

This puzzle cache was placed by the Inland Empire Chapter of the WSGA. If you are a Geocacher in the Inland Empire, please join the Inland Empire Chapter of the Washington State Geocaching Association. This is a great way to get the most out of Geocaching in our region. Simply go to the WSGA Web Page for details! WSGA

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

"V nyernql tbg n fueho va gurer!" [Women in Revolt(1971)]

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)