ALL ABOARD the Polar Express!! There is no cache at the listed coordinates, but it is the recommended parking area to begin your journey.
Congratulations to Wolfpack01 on FTF, although Tom.dog actually had the lead for awhile there (had wrong coordinates for Stage 1- let this be a lesson to others embarking on this train ride. Of-Erad and Claudey did too... might want to check it out for yourself and not trust other's "help". I'd like to state again, while this is a snow/winter friendly cache, it is only "friendly" if you are dressed for the conditions. I take no responsibility for frostbite if you go hiking in tennis shoes in the snow. Have fun.
All waypoints can be solved from comfort of your couch. Trivia is based on the movie "Polar Express" with Tom Hanks and directed by Robert Zumeckis, c2004. You do not need to watch or buy the movie in order to solve this cache, but the movie is the fastest way to solve it.
At each waypoint there is a letter that will spell out a word punched on your imaginary magic train ticket to get you to the final. You might figure out what your ticket says before you visit all 5 train stops, but that alone won't get you to the final.
You'll need to take note of both the letters and the information on them and then unscramble them to form the word that would be stamped on your ticket (all in the spirit of the movie). Duplicate letters are numbered 1 and 2 so you know the correct order. Final contains sleigh bells for all kids big or small that "BELIEVE". No need to trade for the sleigh bells but please do trade for any other swag in the container. This cache is winter/snow/child friendly. All stages are close to a trail, and it is recommended to solve for all waypoints before heading out and then when you are seeking out the clues, always backtrack to the main trail before continuing on. The stages create a nice loop and its much easier to walk on the trail then fight your way through scrub oak (unless you are Tom.dog).
Waypoints:
Stage 1. Scene 2-All Aboard: Does the boy get on the train when invited by the conductor? No= N39 05.281 W104 53.519 Yes= N39 05.332 W104 53.585
Stage 2. Scene 4- Hot Chocolate: What is the line in hot chocolate song following "Here we only have one rule......" "Its not polite for boys to drool"- N39 05.245 W104 53.535 "Never, ever let it cool"- N39 05.183 W104 53.233
Stage 3. Scene 15- Billy's Present: What does Billy's gift look like? Big box with blue paper and silver stars and a silver bow- N39 05.253 W104 53.341 Big box with red and white striped paper and a green bow- N39 05.235 W104 53.235
Stage 4. Scene 17- Readying for Santa: While the elves are gathered in the town center waiting for Santa to arrive what song do they sing? "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"- N39 05.328 W104 53.221 "Jingle Bells"- N39 05. 180 W104 53.562
Stage 5. Scene 19- First Gift of Christmas: What is the first gift of Christmas and who does Santa give it to? A sleigh bell given to the Hero Boy- N39 05.350 W104 53.455 A sleigh bell given to Billy- N39 05.340 W104 53.341
Additional Waypoints
PF38HCN - Parking for the final
N 39° 05.885 W 104° 55.131
PK38HCN - GC38HCN Parking
N 39° 05.349 W 104° 53.562
Your Ticket to Ride the Polar Express
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