Stages of this cache have been
modified! Please read the log and check that you have the
most recent version before attempting. Enjoy! Autarn -
January 14th, 2007.
This 7 stage multicache covers over 4 km of
paved, gravel and forest trails that meander through central
Newmarket. Although the majority of the terrain covered is quite
easy, some portions of the hunt require a bit of climbing, crawling
or scrambling, so exercise caution. Some stages can be done with
the help of a vehicle, but the hunt it is best enjoyed under human
power. Be forewarned that this multi does not form a complete loop,
so be prepared for a little backtracking. As always watch out for
muggles, as most of this adventure is frequented by non-geo
folk.
At each stage of this multi you will find a
microcache made from a specific type of metal. They would actually
be better described as ‘microsamples’. All are different and each
one is stamped or otherwise marked with its identity, which is
necessary for you to decrypt the coordinates for the next location.
When you’ve found a microsample simply find the metal on the
following table and use that data set to decode the
coordinates/instructions for the next stage. All microsamples are
about the size of a credit card or smaller, the tiniest being only
1 cm x 2 cm. Some of them are fixed in place while others are
moveable. Please replace movable micros exactly as
found.
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
|
| Magnesium |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
| Aluminum |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
| Iron |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
| Nickel |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Copper |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| Zinc |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Silver |
7 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| Tin |
8 |
9 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
| Gold |
9 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| Lead |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
Stage #1: N44° 02.629' W079°
27.442'
Stage #2: N44° 03.CAB' W079°
27.BFA'
Stage #3: N44° 03.EFA' W079°
27.ADB'
Stage #4: N44° 04.CCC' W079°
27.BDI'
Stage #5: N44° 04.BFG' W079°
27.DJH'
Stage #6: To determine the
location of this stage you must project a waypoint using the
information from the metal sample at stage 5. The real kicker is
that stage 5 is an alloy. It is marked with its
common name only and does not appear on the decryption key. In
order to decode the directions you must know which two metals make
up this alloy. I recommend that you research alloys before setting
out on this cache or risk getting hopelessly stuck on this stage.
Use the decryption key for each of the component metals to project
a waypoint using the following data:
- Primary metal -
Distance: JGD meters
- Secondary metal -
Bearing: FCD.H° true north.
Stage #7: N44° 03.AHD' W079°
27.HAF'
The final is a standard ammo box filled with all
kinds of neat swag! Please respect the effort that went into
creating this cache and trade fairly. Lets make this a worthwhile
find for all the cachers who come after. Please also replace the
cache just as you found it. Have fun!