General Disclaimer:
You should be in good physical condition and be able to participate in this challenging multi-cache.
Three Stars recommends that you consult with your physician before beginning this multi-cache if the above cannot be met or any pre-existing medical conditions exist.
You should understand that when participating in this multi-cache, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this multi-cache, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in this activity, assume all risk of injury to yourself and agree to release and discharge Three Stars from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of Three Stars negligence.!
This is a 15 stage multi-cache that is physically and mentally challenging.
If you finish it without error you will have climbed 762 steps up and down, which equals the height of the Calgary Tower from the bottom to the observation deck, 160 metres above ground. You will enjoy a view of the Calgary Tower all the while you are finding the 15 waypoint markers placed at various stair levels. This staircase has 159 steps, so you will climb it about 5 times to get the coordinates for the final.
This could be your test run for the yearly Calgary Tower Climb, when they open their staircase to the public once a year in the middle of April. Are you ready to try?
The starting coordinates bring you to the top of the stairs. Before you take your first step, below the landing on the left you will find instructions, like the picture below
At each stage you will find the same type of instructions; first two lines of the tag = direction; bottom of tag = number symbol followed by a number. Each of the 15 numbers that you collect IN SEQUENCE will give you the coordinates to the final cache location. (N xx° xx.xxx W xxx° xx.xxx) Follow the instructions and count carefully. The tags are always under the step you will end up on and always on the same side/location. If you miscounted slightly check the step above or below. If you loose track anywhere along the challenge you will probably have to start all over again as there is absolutely no way to cheat.
When you are done you will probably be exhausted, so if you want feel free to check your collected coordinates on GeoChecker.com
The Texas Center for Community Health Development & Prevention Center conducted the GEAR study (Geocaching for Exercise and Activity Research) in 2013 - 2014 which investigated the physical activity benefits of Geocaching, as well as motivations for engaging in the sport. The National Guidelines for Physical Activity recommend 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week and the study found that of the 1000 participants the average per week was 134 minutes. Geocachers walked an average of 10 miles per month, 1.5 miles per Geocaching trip and averaged 72 Geocaching trips per year. For more details see this PDF.