GC3Y8WF Unknown Cache Password Protected
Type: Mystery | Size: Other Other | Difficulty: 2.5 out of 5 | Terrain: 1.5 out of 5
By: Mike and Juli @ | Hide Date: 10/30/2012 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N38° 49.363 W104° 47.060 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
Dogs  Available at all times  Available during winter  Bicycles  Motorcycles  Stealth required 

Please do not log find unless you have actually been able to access the contents and logbook of this cache!  This cache is easy to spot but a little harder to actually get into. It is locked!  You must first find geocache named "Password Acquired" (GC3Y97Y) and get the combination or password to open this cache and log the find!

 

Unlike most puzzle or mystery caches, this cache IS at the posted coordinates. The puzzle is not in locating the cache... This cache is pretty easy to spot, if you know what you are looking for.  You would think it is an quick "Cache 'n Dash' - However, upon arriving at GZ, you will find that this cache is protected by a combination lock.  You cannot get into this cache without the password!  

So where do you find the password/combination that will grant you access to the treasures and logbook contained in this cache?  By finding another geocache, of course!  The 'password' for this cache is engraved on a tag attached to the lid of "Password Acquired" (GC3Y97Y).  "Password Acquired" is not as easy to access as this one, as you will have to do some hiking.  The idea is to have to go out and enjoy one of the many beautiful trails the front range has to offer before you get a smiley on this Park 'n Grab. Original Contents Include a logbook, A collectible FTF tag for the First To Find, a Geocoin and TB that we found here in town, and various goodies!

When you do visit this cache, 'Quiddler' the yellow lab may come up and say hi.  Don't be alarmed!  He is a good geo-dog. 

I only ask two things of the cachers finding this cache - First, don't log the find unless you have actually been in the cache and signed the logbook.  It's more fun that way!  Second, don't put the 'password' in your logs.  I'd hate for the fun to be ruined for others..

The idea behind this is a combination of various caches I have found in Texas and Colorado.  A Hat Tip for the inspiration behind this cache goes to 'The Key to My Heartsin Rampart Park, 'Plainly Noted' and 'Unhidden Cache' in Texas, and 'Ultimate Tom Petty' just a few blocks away from this cache.

Congrats to HartsDale - logging another FTF!

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PW3Y8WF - Password Acquired
N 38° 48.318 W 104° 53.676
This is the location of GC3Y97Y - 'Password Acquired'. In that cache, you will find the 'Password' which will allow you to unlock this cache.
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CodeNameTypeCommentsDateCoordinatesDistance
PW3Y8WFPassword Acquired Virtual Stage This is the location of GC3Y97Y - 'Password Acquired'. In that cache, you will find the 'Password' which will allow you to unlock this cache. 11/01/2012 N 38° 48.318 W 104° 53.676 9.75 kms W 

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Find GC3Y97Y - AKA "Password Acquired' -
You didn't think I'd actually put the password in here, did you?

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8 Logs: Found it 8  

Found it 03/26/2019 By RedV2
Tftc

Found it 03/23/2019 By ngrrfan
RedV2 and I are working on my solved puzzle list. TFTC

With 3 barking dogs to greet us. lol

Found it 01/10/2019 By Traveling_Jack
Fourth day in Colorado Springs and some time off.
After my morning hike and my find on the suster cache with the code I need to complete this find with the other cache.

Yeah, well…easy to spot of course, easy to open also with the code, but… stealth is far more difficult with all the barking dogs (or should I say calves – due to the size of them?) jumping up the fence while I tried to open the stash.

Finally managed to sign and replace the log.
Greetings from France

Thanks MikeAndJuli for the cache Smile

Found it 08/03/2018 By MAGICN3
Fun cache. Got the password after getting GC67. Interesting to come back here for the log. Gets a fav. TFTC.

Found it 02/12/2018 By WingsAndTales
I just realized that I found the password for this one over two years ago. It's about time I made the find. No one was out on this cold day so I had GZ to myself. TFTC

Found it 03/20/2017 By TheBrecks
Out geocaching on this beautiful sunshiny day. Had an appointment nearby and couldn't resist finding a few caches. Jill and I hiked up to Paul Barclay Stash back in September and found the password after a long hike down to Password Acquired

Found it 11/12/2016 By billkat
Had a beautiful day for hiking and then finished this short puzzle. TFTC!

Found it 11/12/2016 By kb0rpw
Cute idea for a cache