GCYYGV Soup in my Thermos (Unknown Cache) in Utah, United States created by uintahiker (Adopted by Seawind)

This cache has been archived.

Seawind: Saying goodbye to this high maintenance cache since I'm not able (or willing!) to check the stages as often as needed. Thanks for the finds and bravery! Anyone who hates to see it go, please feel free to recreate and improve it! I'm not getting out those knee pads again, though!

GCYYGV ▼

A cache by uintahiker (Adopted by Seawind) Message this owner

Hidden : 10/18/2006

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Size: Size: small (small)

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This is a multi-cache that has some pretty tricky elements. To increase the difficulty and perhaps help you learn a bit about the area before this becomes one of your favorite caches I have a little research project for you. The idea came from where I was going to hide a cache named “Railroad lines and retaining walls” which has become the location of the first stage.

This cache has 4 stages. All should be accessible throughout the year, perhaps after you’ve waded through a snowdrift or two. The first stage is at a pretty cool little place. Enjoy the sense of history there.

The 2nd stage is a micro cache (green match tube). It requires a little stealth and should be secure from the weather.

The 3rd stage is my personal favorite. Bring a headlight, shoes that can get wet, and a sense of adventure. A headlight is greatly preferred to a flashlight. You may want knee pads as well. Not for kids or people afraid of small spaces! This will be inaccessible after it rains/during runoff. Please place this stage back in place firmly.

The final stage is on a hillside with a nice view. It’s a small thermos type container containing logbook, pen, and a few small trade items. Big enough for small travelers.

Now for the puzzle. Go to (visit link) to learn about the history of the railroad in Summit County. You’ll find the answers to the following questions and be on your way!

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A. A reward of $1000 was offered to any who found a coal vein within __ miles of Salt Lake City.

B. The Grass Creek Mine was shut down in 19__. (The actual year of shut-down, not when the decision was made)

C. The Summit County Railroad set out to build a ___ foot gauge railroad between Echo and Park City.

D. 1/3 of the last two digits of the year part of the rail trail received a layer of asphalt____.

E. In 1887, a train left Echo daily at __:50 and arrived in Park City at 2:20.

F. The Union Pacific Railroad took control of the Summit County Railway on February __, 1877. Divide in half.

G. Largest digit in the year that Salt Lake City became the largest smelting center in the west.

H. Length of the single stall enginehouse in Coalville after 1907. This building was demolished in 1913.

I. Keetly Junction was about __ miles east of Park City. (Not "3")

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)

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