Solve the puzzle below for coordinates to Stage 1. The container at Stage 1 is a small square brown metal tag with the decimal coordinates etched on it, in plain view. I am not sure how people will go about doing this stage, but there are several possible geotools I can envision being handy. The terrain rating is high due to this stage, but with craftiness you might be able to keep your feet dry. Have fun! Here is a photo spoiler.
The second and final stage is a cylindrical container hidden in a traditional manner, a nice walk down the trail (check out all the telephone poles) and a short bushwhack. There was a gold dollar for the FTF.
Geotools used so far: long pole with grabber at end; rope ladder; spotting scope; rope wire setup
The puzzle is contained in the image below. Yeah, I'm making you type the numbers in 
, but once you get to the root of the problem you'll hopefully forgive me. Good luck!
Nominated for the Maryland Geocaching Society Award "Best Hide: Western Region" in 2011
After 1 year, 11 finds, 1 DNF
After 2 years, 16 finds, 1 DNF