WARNING!! AS OF 6/2/22 THERE HAS BEEN A MINOR CHANGE TO THE COORDINATES FOR THIS CACHE. BE SURE TO CHECK BELOW FOR THE DETAILS (THEY ARE IN RED).
Ready for a little hiking? Well here's your chance to get out in the woods for a while. This is part of a series of 5 caches that take you through some easy and some tough terrain. You will encounter everything from open woods to piles of fallen trees. You will probably have to cross at least 1 small stream, which isn't wide, but the banks are kind of steep in places. Depending on recent weather you may find some muddy conditions, or snow in the winter. Then you have your assorted run-ins with a variety of bugs, thorns, poison ivy and wildlife. If you're lucky you might even see a bear (or unlucky depending on how you look at it).
This is not a "power" series of caches. You will have to work for each one of them. You will start off with a little puzzle at the begining to determine the final coordinates. Then you will have to make your way through all of the possible obstacles to get to the cache site. Once at the cache site you will be looking for container sizes that should be in the woods, not micros or smalls. However, just because they are larger containers does not mean that the hides are easy. Most of them are in areas where there are plenty of choices of hiding spots, so you will have to use your skills to make the finds.
This cache is in the gamelands. WEAR ORANGE DURING HUNTING SEASONS, and avoid this cache during deer seasons.
If you can't find the cache, post a DNF. DO NOT DROP ANY CONTAINERS!!
It's a challenging series, but it is very satisfying when you find one. Good luck.
Now that you have some idea what you might be facing, and if you're ready for the challenge, let's get started with this one.
Near the posted coordinates you will find a signpost which is configured similar to the one below.
You will need to answer some questions based on the signs on the signpost. You will only use the 3 signs going down the center. The 2 outer signs will not be used for this cache.
OK, here we go:
The final coordinates are at N 42 00.ABC W 079 54.DEF
The total checksum for NORTH is 12, and the total checksum for the WEST is 47
For these coordinates you will have to look at all three signs coming down the center post..
A: A is the number colors on the "Regulations" sign.
B: B is the number of words on the second line of the "Regulations" sign.
C: C is the number of signs down the center post that have the color green on them.
D: There are several different numbers in regulation 35. One of them is a 2 digit number in which both digits are the same. D is that digit.
E: One of the 3 signs is red and white. E is the sum of the digits in the first number on that sign.
F: Look at the sign on the bottom. F is the number of letters in the first word on that sign.
Now, check your answers with the checksums for a quick check. If you get the right answers you are ready to find the cache. Here is a little information about the hide.
Due to logging in the area the cache had to be moved slightly. It is now a metal 30 cal ammo can instead of a plastic can.
AFTER YOU CHECK THE CHECKSUMS TO BE SURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT COORDINATES YOU MUST MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO YOUR ORIGINAL NUMBERS:
Subtract 1 from "B"
Add 6 to "C"
Subtract 2 from "F"
You should now have the actual new coordinates for the final.
TAKE THE TIME TO RE-FORM THE GEOPILE WHEN YOU FIND THIS. KEEP THE CONTAINER WELL HIDDEN TO AVOID BEING MUGGLED.
The container is a 30 cal. plastic ammo can. It is hidden in an ordinary fashion ,but with a fairly large geo-pile. Please keep this container well concealed. The geo-pile should be evident to most cachers. There is a lot of vegetation in the area. Also, for some reason, when I hid this it was the only place during my hike where there seemed to be an abundance of bugs. You might want some insect spray when you come here.
There is an Xtra attraction in the area. If you look around a little you should be able to find a very cool elbow tree. The cache is not there, but close by. After you sign the log MAKE SURE THAT THE CACHE IS WELL HIDDEN!! Note: Unfortunately, this "Xtra attraction" has been lost to the logging, so you won't find it any more.
GO GET IT !!!