GC23X3G Sounds Geek to Me (Unknown Cache) in Oklahoma, United States created by

This cache has been archived.

_hobbit: Archived due to general lack of interest.
Thank-you to those who braved the thorns to get to this cache.

Retrieved ammo can today.

GC23X3G ▼

A cache by _hobbit Message this owner

Hidden : 2/13/2010

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is NOT located at the coordinates listed above. To obtain the correct coordinates you must solve the following puzzle.

Congratulations to Los Traviesos and M 5 for FTF

NOTE: This puzzle may not be overly difficult for anyone who is already a Level III Nerd or higher. For those who are new to the vast and wonderous teachings of Geekdom -- if you ever hope to attain the title of 5th Degree Plaid Belt Advanced Uber Geek you will need to know these things -- they're on the test.

On the other hand, if the highest level of enlightenment you ever expect to achieve is Regular Good ole Boy, no problem at all as long as you have at least entry level Google skills and your monthly Phone-a-Geek fee is up to date.

This challenge will require knowledge in the teachings of two completely different philosophies of Geek. (Translation: It's a two step process-- the sets of numbers represent something else; that something else then maps back to numbers.) Although more modern techniques have lead to both of these philosophies being rarely taught anymore, both are still very functional and still in use.

You can find the cache by determining the correct values for X and Y (add your own decimal points):
N 36 2X
W 095 3Y
X = 000000000255255000000128000165042042
Y = 255255000000128000255165000165042042

The cache is a large well-stocked ammo can securely guarded by some vicious man-eating briars and vines -- please approach it with caution. I will personally present a FTF prize (one American nickel and a gentle pat on the back) to the FTF the next time our paths cross -- remind me.

Notice: Enlisting the skills of a Master Geek to help solve this puzzle is permitted, as long as the Master Geek is suitably compensated. Most of them can now process Visa and Mastercard on their iPhones and Blackberries.

May the Schwartz be with you!