It's all About the (Jersey) Numbers Mystery Cache
mikefromtheburg: I have always had problems with stage 1 - I really liked the cave there and wanted to have the cache finders see it, but it really must be a big muggle kid hangout - oh well. I will remove the geo litter when I have a chance. Thanks to those who have found it.
It's all About the (Jersey) Numbers
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This cache is located in the woods behind Moore Park, on Pioneer Avenue. Parking and Trailhead are at N40 24.255 W 080 00.706
At the above coordinates, you will find a small plastic container with a laminated puzzle card inside. To solve it and get coords to the final, you will have to know the Jersey Numbers of some past and present famous Pittsburgh Steelers, along with some very basic math. There is, however, another way to get the final coords. I wanted this cache to be able to be found by everyone, even non Steeler fans, which I can't imagine, so along with the puzzle, there are also coords for an extra stage that you can use if you can't solve the puzzle. So, this can be either a 2 stage puzzle, or a 3 stage multi cache.
The trails are well defined, and stages 1 and 2 (if you need it) are located pretty close to the trails. The final involves a little bit of a bushwack, so long pants are suggested. The first stage is about .1 mi from the parking, and the final is about .29 from there. The terrain will vary greatly according to the weather, as some trails are a little steep. I have spent alot of time in these woods trying to get solid coords, but there is alot of tree cover, so reception can be spotty. I have included pretty specific hints because I want everyone who looks to be able to find the cache.
Puzzle hint : The Pittsburgh Steelers official website has a page that lists all the past and present players by jersey number, so you can brush up, or bring along a copy if you must.
I hope you have as much fun looking for this cache as I have had exploring these woods and placing it. Thanks for looking.
UPDATE: Due to muggle activity, the 1st stage is no longer in the cave... but it is nearby.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
[Stage 1] Whfg gb gur yrsg bs gur zbhgu bs pnir. Ernpu jnl va.
[Stage 2] Va gur onfr bs n ovt snyyra gerr pybfr gb gur genvy
[Final] Haqre n ybt arne gur vagrefrpgvba bs znal snyyra gerrf.