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THE FORCE Mystery Cache

Hidden : 7/20/2008
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
3.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is a Puzzle-Multi-Letterbox. *The cache is not at the posted coordinates* You must first correctly answer the trivia questions to determine the first stage, where you must find a metal tag attached to a tree. Use the reference points and follow the trail system to Stage 1.


Your journey will take you on a moderate hike through granite spires and dense woods. The last stage will require a hike up a steep ravine. Once at the summit you will be rewarded with one of the most spectacular views you will ever see.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away......
There was a cache of great power and importance to the Republic. A Jedi was chosen to travel light years away to another galaxy to conceal the cache from those of the Dark Side. The chosen Jedi hid the cache in the rugged terrain of the Black Hills. There now lies a cache of untold wealth and power.The Dark Side may be watching, so please conceal the cache to protect the Republic and the Rebel Alliance. Also be sure to leave the special Jedi letterbox stamps and inkpad with the cache. May the Force be with you!

The 1st stage coordinates will read:

N 43___A___B.___C___D___E     W103___F___G.___H___I___J

(A) What is the color of Mace Windu's Light Saber?
    1. Blue
    3. Green
    5. Purple
    7. Yellow
    9. Rainbow

(B) What planet is Chewbacca from?
    1. Hoth
    3. Kashyyyk
    5. Endor
    7. Dantooine
    8. Uranus

(C) What race is Chewbacca?
    1. Ewok
    4. Wookie
    5. Devaronian
    7. Wampa
    9. Sasquatch

(D) What species is Yoda?
    1. Iridonian
    2. Zabrak
    3. Unkown
    7. Green
    9. Gremlin

(E) Where did Luke go to be trained by Yoda?
    0. Couscant
    3. Tatooine
    5. Dagobah
    7. Naboo
    9. Mr.Miyagi's karate studio

(F) Who was the only non Jedi in the original Star Wars trilogy to use a LightSaber?
    2. Han Solo
    4. Princess Leia
    5. Chewbacca
    7. R2-D2
    9. Zorro

(G) How fast did Han Solo claim the Millennium Falcon could go?
    1. 3.1 light speed
    4. Warp 8
    5. Warp 3.0
    7. 0.5 past light speed
    9. 75mph

(H) What did Yoda cook for Luke?
    0. Bantha Fodder
    1. Spaghettios
    4. Tuber Soup
    7. Foo Stew
    9. Root Leaf

(I) Which movie was filmed entirely in the studio?
    0. Star Wars
    1. Revenge of the Sith
    5. Attack of the Clones
    7. Empire Strikes Back
    8. Saving Private Yoda

(J) What kind of droid is R2-D2?
0. Astromech
2. Salvage
4. Protocol
5. Pit
7. Dell
   

Note: This is a relatively moderate hike until you reach the last stage where the climb is steep. DO NOT travel a direct route to the final from Stage 1. Stick to the ravine to reach the top as it is the easiest and safest route and will not require any rock climbing as long as you stick to the ravine. Once at the summit you can traverse the ridgeline a short distance to the cache. I would rate the hike a 2 1/2 but the last stage as a 4, so that is how I came up with the 3 1/2 star rating.

There is a handmade woodcarving for a FTF prize carved by myself. It is 2nd in a series of carvings that will be randomly distributed in caches. FTF gets the carving and first pick of the Star Wars swag.

Original cache contents:

FTF Woodcarving
Star Wars assorted items-Stickers, activity books, coloring books, action figures, patches, trading cards.
5- collectible Star Wars coins (1 coin per cacher please)
Smokey the Bear assorted items
Assorted polished stones
First Aid Kit
Carabiner
2 pins



Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)