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The cache is NOT at the posted coordinates,but it might be a good place to park and begin your Wherigo adventure. It is possible to walk to the cache from this location. If you prefer you can start your adventure from anywhere. The cache itself is a small camoed 3-D printed container hidden somewhere in the area (do not tighten the lid too tight or the next finder might not be able to open it). It is hidden in the roots of an evergreen tree.
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This cache is a reverse Wherigo which is a unique type of cache. You will need a smart phone or a GPS that supports Wherigo in order to play the adventure. I use a Garmin Oregon 550, but other GPS's are available. There are also apps available for both Androids and iphones.
Once you have the app that you will be using you need to download a cartridge from the
wherigo.com website
The cartridge was created by Waldmeister . The first cache in the series is called "The first Reverse Cache [WIG]". The Reverse Wherigo is a generic cartridge that works on many such caches worldwide. To identify this particular cache you must type a code into your player.
A Little About Reverse Wherigo Adventures:
A reverse Wherigo does not give you the coordinates for the cache. It only tells you how far away the cache is from your current location. It does NOT tell you what direction to go in. You can start the Wherigo anywhere, so you might begin fairly close to the cache or 50 miles or more away from the cache. After you have traveled a little ways you can re-check your distance to see if you are getting closer or further away from the cache. You can continue to check your distance at intervals as you move along. Once you check the distance you can adjust your direction of travel. Keep checking the distance until you are consistently getting closer. When you get close enough the cartridge will give you the final coordinates.
Some people like to see if they can minimize the number of distance checks. Theoretically, you should only need 3 queries to triangulate on the cache, but in practice you'll probably need many more.
In order to run the cartridge for this specific Wherigo you need to have three 6-digit code numbers.
NOW THE IMPORTANT STUFF - THE 3 CODE NUMBERS
204313
509028
731716
It's a good idea to write these numbers down just in case you have to restart the program for any reason (dead batteries, crashed program, etc.),
NOTES ON THIS PARTICULAR WHERIGO:
- I am calling this a 3.5 difficulty because it is a size small hidden in the woods and because of the added difficulty of the Wherigo format.
- I am calling this a 2 terrain. It is near a trail, but you have to go off the trail as you approach the cache.
- DO NOT include hints in your log about where and how you found the cache or post photos that would give away the final location or how to get there.
- Since the hide is near a trail please keep it well hidden to avoid being taken by muggles.