The actual coordinates of
the cache are:
N 24o
39.def’
E055o
55.abc’
The digits
a,b,c,d,e,f
can be deduced from the following simple multiplication, in which
each of the letters a to f represent a unique digit which obviously
are not the numbers 0, 2 and 3, as they are already
shown:
c c
c 3
x
a
c f
f f b
f
c c
c 3 0
+a
a f 2 0
0
a b c d e
f
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You can check your answers for this puzzle on
Geochecker.com. Remember to change the W (default) into an E
when you enter the coordinates into geochecker though!
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To reach the cache turn off
onto a graded road near (i.e. within 60 m of) the following
coordinates on the Hatta –
Mahda road:
N 24o
38.def’
E055o
58.abc’
So if you find a turn-off
near the above coordinates you know you are pretty certain in
finding the cache also!
The cache consists of a
simple ‘lock and lock’ lunchbox type container which next to the
usual logbook, pencil and sharpener contains tradable items based
on the theme “puzzles”. The cache can be reached to within 250 m
with a normal 2WD car. A 4WD vehicle can get you to within
115m.
The cache is hidden on
Omani territory on the “Emirates side” of the
Hajjar
mountains. If you are coming from the
UAE, please ensure that you have valid passports with residence
visas and a car insurance form valid for both the UAE and Oman,
with you to cross the border. More often than not the border guards
will simply wave you through, but on occasion they might stop you
and ask for either or both!