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Beyond Skull Island Traditional Cache

Hidden : 8/15/2022
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:


Welcome to Beyond Skull Island !

After surviving the terrors of Skull Island, I decided to continue the theme with another cache on a small island just to the south. Though the water levels were low, there was a strong flow in the inter island channel, but don't despair; if you don't make it straight across, there's plenty of places to beach along the western side of the island. The Bow river typically has class I/II rapids in this section.

The cache, a camo'd jar, should give you no trouble at all. It's an easy and short walk from the shore, is hung in an evergreen at head height, and it's even flagged.

Safety:

Please note that any attempt to reach the cache by foot is not recommended as the terrain may be difficult and the water crossing may be dangerous (especially in the winter). Travel by boat is the recommended route, but be sure to use an appropriate craft for the conditions that can handle Class I to II rapids, be aware of current flow rates and water advisories, come equipped with required safety equipment (life jacket, 15 m of heaving line, bailer, sound signalling device, waterproof flashlight and SOS mirror) and familairise yourself with your pull-out location. Cell signal is spotty along the river, so ensure you have arranged a pickup time at the pull-out location or have a parked vehicle waiting for you.

City of Calgary water safety information

River flow rates

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Urnq urvtug, jrfg fvqr bs gerr, ybbx sbe synttvat.

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)