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Santa's Elves - #2 Mystery Cache

This cache has been archived.

ProfessorCrafty: Time for the elves to archive the cache. Container has been removed. Thanks to everyone who solved the puzzle and made the hike for the cache.

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Hidden : 12/9/2014
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Santa's elves are out and about spreading Christmas cheer! They've hidden a few geocaches for you to find, but first, you must prove your knowledge about some famous elves.


The cache is not at the posted coordinates.  To find the cache, you must solve the puzzle below.


Step One

The elves have created a jigsaw puzzle of a famous elf.  Complete the puzzle to find out who it is!

Click here to go to the jigsaw puzzle!

 

Step Two

Now that you have solved the puzzle, the elves have some questions before they will give you the coordinates of the cache.

What is the name of the elf from the jigsaw puzzle?  Calculate the number value of each letter of his name (a=1, b=2, ...) and add them together. This number (should be a two digit number) is now A.

What did the elf want to be (for a job)?  Calculate the number value of each letter in this job title (a=1, b=2, ...) and add them together.  This number (should be a two digit number) is now Z.

Step Three

Starting coordinates: N 42 33.532 W 083 26.582

Add A to the North starting coordinates, add Z to the West starting coordinates, and go find the cache!

 


The cache container is a bison tube - bring your own pen!

 

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)