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Code Break Mystery Cache

Hidden : 11/27/2010
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


 

The cache is not at posted coordinates.

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 


Every different number on the grid represents a different letter, with the same number always representing the same letter.

Every letter of the alphabet is used - in ENGLISH - and each letter has its own number.

Knowing some facts about the pioneers of geocaching: Dave Ulmer, Mike Teague and Jeremy Irish will help you in solving the puzzle.The answers to the questions provide three starter letters in order to solve the puzzle.

1- Find the name of the first Geocaching trade item, placed in the "Original Stash" by Dave Ulmer - the inventor of Geocaching and the hider of the first cache - back in May of 2000. The first finder of this cache was Mike Teague.
The first letter of the name is equal to number 9.

2- Find the name of the first cache hide by Jeremy Irish - founder of Groundspeak Inc. - Jeremy was the first finder of Mike's first stash on August 27, 2000 - Moun10Bike was FTF on this one.
The first letter of the name is equal to number 12.

3- Find the real name of profile Moun10Bike. Moun10Bike was one of the first people contacted when Jeremy Irish was looking for help to review cache submissions. He also was the creator of the geocaching item most loved - the geocoin.
The third letter of his first name is equal to number 13.

Good Luck and bring your own pen - you'll need it to sign the logbook.

Happy caching!

 
 

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Bhgfvqr

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)