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Elpis Multi-Cache

Hidden : 10/6/2020
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates.  This is a three-stage multi-cache with the final cache inside the Greenwood conservation area off a trail.

The first stage is located just off the parking lot where you will find a wood carving of the spirit ELPIS.  According to Greek mythology, the God Zeus trapped Elpis and a number of other spirits, many of whom were destructive to mankind, into a box.   The box was entrusted to a young maiden named Pandora, with instructions to never open the box under any circumstances.    Pandora, however, was curious.  Going against instructions, she opened the box allowing all the spirits to escape.  Elpis, however, remained to provide the needed care and comfort of all mankind. 

In order to get the final coordinates you will need to do some simple math.    Read the plaque at the wood carving called HOPE, depicting the spirit Elpis.   

Stage # 1

1. How many flowers is Elpis grasping.  This number = A

2.  What are the first three numbers in the 4 digit year on the plaque.   This number is BBB

To find new North coordinates 

Add  (A x 20) +7 to the posted North Coordinates    or  N43 53.918  + { (A x 20) +7 }

to find new  West Coordinates

Add  (BBB + 67) to the posted west coordinate   or W 79 03.567 + (BBB + 67)

 

Stage # 2

Count the number of swings in the playground.  This number is C

To find final North coordinates

add  (C x 25)  to these fake north coordinates     N43° 53.790

To find the final West coordinates

add (C x 28)  to these fake west coordinates  W 79° 04.001

 

You now have the final coordinates to this cache.  The final is 4 feet from the trail inside an item home made container.  You will have to figure out how to open the container and get to the logbook.  There is room for some trading items.  Please be careful and replace everything as found.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Hints ()

Hfr n tragyr gbhpu gb svther bhg gur gevpx gb bcravat vg.

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)

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