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Valemount museum history tour 06,salmon pits Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Skookum Bear: As the cache owner has not indicated that they have visited the cache location to replace it if it was missing, perform needed maintenance, or verify that it is still there within a reasonable amount of time, I am regretfully archiving the cache to clear it from the active cache database and open the area to new caching opportunities. If the cache owner would like to replace a cache at this location, please submit a new geocache listing and it will be reviewed under the current Geocaching guidelines.

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Hidden : 5/28/2015
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


This cache is part of the Valemount Museum's historic hikes series of geocaches. Enjoy the fun of geocaching along with learning some of the history of the Robson Valley !! Please visit the Valemount museum before searching for this series of caches for more info. Collect stamps for a cool prize at the end of your tour!

Please protect this destination, do not damage any of the area while searching for the cache. Please do not remove any of the artifacts that you may find. You are in the wilderness, please be prepared and bear aware !!

Also visit   www.valemountmuseum.ca to see what is happening at this great old railway station.

 

Please be carefull with kids and pets in this area due to sharp drop off's !!

No digging required !!!!!  please do not disturb area !!!!!!!

 

Texqakallt First Nation salmon storage site.

The first nations group at Tete Jaune were the Texqakallt, a clan within the Simpcw subgroup of the Secwepemc or Shuswap nation. They came here to fish for salmon in the fall. Salmon were layered with leaves and othe materials and frozen for winter use in these pits.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

haqre gur ebbg bs n gerr. Ab qvttvat erdhverq, qb abg qvfgheo nern.

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)