This multi cache has 5 stages (Start, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3 and Final) that will require a few different skills and all of your geocaching senses as it incorporates some unusual elements. This cache is all about the journey as well the location as it is situated along a pathway system in the communities of Meadowlark Park, Mayfair and Bel-Aire that was constructed along with the new Glenmore Trail - Elbow Drive - 5th Street - Interchange Project (2004 – 2007). The complete walking distance is 3 km if you leave your car parked at the starting location. If you want to reduce it to 1.5 km you can drive to the optional parking coordinates after finding the Start. It is a wonderful walk that provides serenity along the Glenmore Trail plus at the Glenmore Reservoir there are some gorgeous views. We tried to incorporate all of the elements we experience during our frequent walks along these paths into a interesting multi-cache that will provide you with the same experience, while doing something you love: geocaching.
This cache is a tribute to CanadianRockies a local cacher that we met fairly early in our geocaching endeavors and who shares similar values in regards to geocaching, so we thought it would only be appropiate to name and style cache for him.
Read the instructions below and take notes:
The Start is a revival of the archived cache “Meadowlark Madness” by CanadianRockies. For those that found this one before it could be fairly simple, just remember the theme as this could challenge you again. It is placed near the Meadowlark Monument, which commemorates Milton William, one of the original pioneer inhabitants of the area. This one might surprise and challenge you at the same time. (Hint: You're sitting on it.)
Stage 1
Solve the following field puzzle to get the coordinates for the next stage:
Stage 2 will provide the details to do a projection to get to the next stage. Most handheld GPSr’s can do that; see the manual for instructions. Smartphones can use the free apps iGCT or GCTools.
Stage 3 is virtual and will provide you an opportunity to rest and enjoy the scenic view of the Canadian Rockies (weather allowing)
Now it is time to calculate the coordinates for the Final cache location:
There is a "In Memoriam" plaque;
Take the Birth year and subtract 1240 to get XXX.
Now take the Year of death and subtract 1332 to get YYY.
Final coordinates are: N 50° 59.XXX - W 114° 05.YYY
Meadowlark Park
Total net hectares: 50 / 2003 Population: 673 / Predominant land uses: • Low density residential – 38% • Commercial (Chinook) – 48% • Open space: 14.7%
Meadowlark Park was annexed to Calgary during the early 1950s and began to develop around the same time. Approximately half of the community (west of 5 Street SW) consists of single detached dwelling units along curvilinear streets. East of 5 Street SW, Chinook Centre is the primary use, providing commercial and personal service uses for the surrounding region. Elbow Drive and Glenmore and Macleod Trails are the key arterial roads for the community. Meadowlark Park is also close to the Glenmore reservoir and open space system.
Mayfair – Bel-Aire
Total net hectares: 50 / 2003 Population: 1066 / Predominant land uses: • Low density residential – 90% • Open space: 6.7%
Mayfair and Bel-Aire are ‘sister’ communities, and are single detached dwelling neighbourhoods. Bel-Aire was annexed to Calgary in 1954, and substantially developed in 1960; Mayfair was annexed in 1956 and the neighbourhood developed around 1957. They are centrally located communities - downtown is six kilometres north on Elbow Drive, and they are close to many services, commercial facilities and recreational opportunities including Chinook Centre, Heritage Park, and the Glenmore reservoir and open space system.