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Indian Wells Multi-Cache

Hidden : 4/19/2003
Difficulty:
4 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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Geocache Description:

This is a series of six caches. The first five caches are virtual and the sixth one is a regular cache. The coordinates given above are for Cache #1. Coordinates for the other five caches are encoded and you will need to use information you have gathered from the previous cache(s) to find the next cache in the series.

The other caches are located at the following locations:

Cache # 2 N 32 55.2AH W 105 55.2KA

Cache # 3 N 32 55.0DJ W 105 55.4HC

Cache # 4 N 32 54.7BG W 105 55.2GJ

Cache # 5 N 32 54.8HB W 105 54.2GD

Cache # 6 N 32 54.8FF W 105 54.1FF

Listed below are the hints that you will need to decode the coordinates of the other Caches.

A = The number of ristras found at Cache # 1.

B = The number of stars from the top of the stairs to the front door. (CONSTRUCTION)

B=      Temporary amendment :  B= (H-1)

C = The second digit of the three digit number above the last star.

D = The number of astronauts that used the Mercury Capsule.

E = The forth digit in the earlier of the two dates you see below "Fue un viaje largo".

F = The number of holes below Cache # 5. (Bedrock Mortors)  Do not count the Bedrock Metates

G = The first digit of the State Road sign near Cache # 3.

H = The third digit in the earlier of the two dates you see below "Fue un viaje largo".

I = ?

J = The second digit in the earlier of the two dates you see below "Fue un viaje largo".

K = The difference between the second digit and the first digit of the first date mentioned on the plaque in front of the ristras.

After you, find the sixth cache explore the surrounding area. To get you started, here are a few coordinates worth finding.

N 32 54.8AB W 105 54.2EC

N 32 54.8AD W 105 54.2CF

N 32 54.8FJ W 105 54.2EG

N 32 54.8JC W 105 54.2GG

There are many more of these features in the area. Have fun finding the other ones.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Uvag: Lbh jvyy svaq gur inyhr bs N, U, W naq X ng Pnpur #1. Lbh jvyy svaq gur inyhr bs O, P naq Q ng Pnpur #2. Cnvag vf tbbq sbe N, R, U & W. Zrgny vf tbbq sbe X. Sbe gur checbfrf bs guvf pnpur gur qvtvgf ner ahzorerq sebz yrsg gb evtug. (vr. sbe gur ahzore “1234” gur svefg qvtvg vf 1, gur frpbaq qvtvg vf 2 rgp.)

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)