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Grotto Mountain Outlier Traditional Cache

Hidden : 3/28/2015
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This small Lock and Lock container is located atop an Outlier of Grotto Mountain. This outlier has a fantastic view of Canmore and the Bow Valley, as well as the surrounding peaks. Expect a significant hike to this geocache, with likely over 1,300 meters of elevation gain.


The Grotto Mountain Outlier (centre):

The route to this geocache is simple: Park at the Alpine Club of Canada clubhouse, and take the marked trail up Grotto Mountain. Once up on the ridge, you will go directly past this geocache. Retrace your steps to descend the mountain - no shortcuts! For more route details, visit Sleepy_hollow's Grotto Mountain Summit Geocache. Be sure to know your route before attempting this geocache, and bring plenty of water (especially in the summer). Good luck!

A View of the Ridge from the Outlier:

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

** Cyrnfr ercynpr gur ebpxf pnershyyl fb lbh qb abg qnzntr gur pbagnvare! ** Va n ynetr ebpx pnvea. Gurer'f n fcbvyre cubgb gbb.

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)