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This geocache will take you to the beautiful Bud Werner Memorial Library. The original 1967 library, designed by Denver architect Tor Westgaard, was built in memory of local Olympic skier, Wallace “Buddy” Werner after he was killed tragically in a Swiss avalanche at the young age of 29. Donations poured in from all over the world to construct a library for the small town that loved their favorite son.
The geocache is not at posted coordinates! Visit the waypoints listed and collect the necessary information to solve the puzzle and find the cache!
Waypoint #1 - N40° 29.344 W106° 50.407
Modeled upon an updated Arts & Crafts style, the library’s overall look and feel is inspired by the natural landscape that pours through walls of glass. The design features warm natural cherry wood tones, handcrafted elements, a rich color palette, decorative art glass and simplicity of form.
At these coordinates (highway 40 / NE side of the building), locate the etched cornerstone and attached letters on the wall, and collect the following information:
A=four digit year on the cornerstone
Above the year, collect the following letters:
D=4th from the left
E=3rd from the right
F=7th from the right
Waypoint #2 - N40° 29.322 W106° 50.405
This equatorial sundial includes a chart to correct time to Mountain Standard Time (not Daylight Savings, but standard time) per month to allow for the particularities of Earth's orbit during various months. The sundial was created by William Perry and dedicated Barbara Cosel.
B=The four digit year Barbara was born in
Waypoint #3 - N40° 29.323 W106° 50.412
This wonderful bronze, life-sized statue pays tribute to the mother of three Olympians of Steamboat Springs. Executed in a 'sit-by-me' style. 'Hazie" is seated on a bench reading a book.
C= The last three digits in the year Hazie was born
You have now collected all the information you need to locate the final container:
{C+6} . {A-B-1}
{D}{E}{F}
This geocache would not have been possible without the amazing staff at the Bud Werner Memorial Library. Special thanks to John Major for supporting the Colorado geocaching community!
Additional Waypoints
0163JYP - WP1
N 40° 29.344 W 106° 50.407
0263JYP - WP2
N 40° 29.322 W 106° 50.405
0363JYP - WP3
N 40° 29.323 W 106° 50.412
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