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The Peak of Gyrihaugen Traditional Cache

Hidden : 5/31/2004
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Gyrihaugen is 682 meters above sea level, and it offers the most spectacular view over Ringerike.

Gyrihaugen was Kjentmannspost in 1998-2000. On the peak the Norwegian Defence has huge communication facilities. This reduces some of the charm of the area.


The view

The original cache installation was an alma&pål/PPJ combo:
An alma&pål black waterproof box secured by a PPJ carabiner hook.
(Thanks to PPJ for securing the cache for winter conditions!).

In spite of its robustness the original cache did not survive the Defense Authorities landscaping activities which took place in 2022/2023.

We are very grateful to our dear friend and GC-mentor, Mostly Moose, for installing av new cache.

Its initial contents:

  • Log sheet
  • Info sheet
  • Pencil
  • Small moose

In days with clear weather the peak is crowded. So please be careful when hunting the cache.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Uratre v qrg fgøefgr ni ra xylatr tenageæe ergg øfg sbe gbcc-chaxgrg.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)