1. This cache has been placed for the CARW event with the intention that it not be located prior to 09:00 hours Saturday March 2, 2024.
2. Should you hunt and find this cache before the event start, it will not count for the event, and FTF points are only valid as of 09:00 hours March 2nd. |
The Ksan Totem Pole, soaring 37 feet high, stands as a remarkable embodiment of the Northwest Coast Native art style. Its commanding presence serves as a beacon of cultural heritage and unity, erected in 1983 to commemorate Universiade, the World University Games, embodying the spirit of global harmony and collaboration.
At its base stands the Strong Man, symbolizing unity and strength as he bears the weight of the world's peoples upon his shoulders. Ascending the pole, we encounter the beaver, revered for its industrious nature, followed by the raven with the frog perched upon its beak—an homage to the Ksan legend of creation, immortalized in wood. The bear clasps a salmon, a testament to the interconnectedness of all living beings, while at the pinnacle sits the owl, symbolizing both Universiade and Alberta itself, representing wisdom and vision.
Amidst these profound representations lies a moment of whimsy—a playful leapfrog game frozen in time. Here, the frog finds itself nestled atop the raven's beak, forever caught mid-leap in what one could describe as an epic game of Leapfrog.
Prepare to leap into action here at the first stop of your journey, where you'll find the clues you need to take you to your final destination in this grand game of leapfrog! The cache awaits you at the following coordinates:
N 53° 32.ABC W 113° 32.DEF
A = number of letters in the last word on the sign
B = number of sides on the lawn edging around the totem pole
C = (number of letters in the italicized word on the sign) - 7
D = number of letters in the last word of the first paragraph on the sign
E = number of letters in the word preceding Gardens on the sign
F = number of people who assisted the artist in creating this totem pole
Please be sure to replace this urban cache as found to avoid muggle disturbance!