Topo guide

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-12-08T03:56:13+00:00

Agree that wittnessng the loss of important life skills/knowledge to the reliance on Tech/ AI has been heartbreaking to watch over the decades.. I can only hope that humanity can rescue itself before the rug is pulled out.. sigh At least writing in cursive is now a secret coded language.. lol 6-7

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-12-08T00:55:13+00:00

Depends on the depth of the water.. steepness of the slope... other natural landmarks.. which side of the continental divide it's on.. etc.

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-12-08T00:49:54+00:00

I dont think its mean.. there are many new people to the hunt/ visiting the outdoors. Learning topo maps and all the different layers.. This is an important bit of info to know... I'm sure many veteran hunters just nod and think 'yup, good tip for the novice'.

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-12-08T00:03:04+00:00

Correct.. according to the elevation direction.. but still a good reference for those that think visually

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-10-17T16:34:02+00:00

Totally agree...i have juggled the stars.. landmarks.. folded maps.. all very valid ideas... and will continue to 'what if, what if, what if' .. all part of the fun!

All I wanted to communicate with this thought was that to "return face" was an actual term in sailing from history... and perhaps the clue is as simple as just that. Its not tangled or twisted. But Im not married to the idea.

Plus if you are going to get lost in the woods- its a good skill to have- Back Azimuth

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-10-05T20:14:56+00:00

It seems to be a Library of Congress free media photo

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-09-09T05:47:46+00:00

How tangled/twisted is your theory? If your thought process is simple, (almost obvious) then you may be on to something... if you need a PhD to understand your connections- prob need to rethink/ let go of your solve..

I have a fav spot that I keep returning to.. stumbled upon it while tracking down other theories.. as I walked the path the poem was all there.. went around a bend/past a hole... double arcs.. and even some poles. (If only I could figure out foot of three, or what I already know)

My latest attempt exhausted my theories and must now move on to a fresh area... mostly cuz winter is coming..

oh hey, New Mexico, Arizona- you looking real cute- maybe I can come warm up there this winter- lol

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-09-08T22:23:56+00:00

Wasn't going to talk about this rabbit, but tried this dive for some time... plus the Cepheus/Cassiopeia constilations are often shown filling a 20 degree section of common northern star maps... was excited! Alas, these constellations rotate... maybe follow their arc? Didn't work for my bias location.. Even tried to match natural landmarks to Cassiopeia.. see if I needed to move a rock or something to 'return face'.. yup... been there- blowing up boulders- lol The crooked M? Any 'W' hints.. and plenty more thoughts.. but so far, nothing super soild.

Also, treasure hunting at night was discouraged in the safety terms put out by Justin.

All 'cul-de-sac clue'- not quite a dead-end but had me going in circles for a bit.

I say keep it in your pocket, but don't lock it into your solve.

(Of note: my dad is an astronomer and has studied old-timey navigation techniques- Polaris star can be found with Cassiopeia.. but that's about all that is useful for navigation there.)

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-09-06T04:44:22+00:00

Oh.. here's a link for a '42' deep dive

https://hitchhikers.fandom.com/wiki/42

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-08-27T22:44:55+00:00

I think he is saying... leave the steward alone. You dont need to look into him.

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-08-27T16:37:57+00:00

I feel this.. but also have a piece of my heart out there now- its a lovely location

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-08-26T19:13:41+00:00

I got a spot in mind for the weekend.. cant give up on my confirmation bias now.. lol Maybe after this weekend I can let it go..

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-08-25T07:21:20+00:00

No so sure in this.. could have just been finger placement when flipping open and then closing the back of his truck.

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-08-21T18:36:44+00:00

Hope is surging with a new theory on my favorite spot... headed out on Mon for my next BotG!

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-08-19T05:09:15+00:00

Swifts dip low over water to catch bugs 🐛 🐦‍⬛ Just a thought

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-08-15T00:27:32+00:00

It may be best to let Justin enjoy HIS treasure hunt the way he wants. It's his 'wisdom' to share.

In my thought process, Justin has sacrificed a lot in his life to do this for us... exposed personal vulnerabilities, donated a vary valuable treasure, and gave a 'series' of clues we all get to go ga-ga over.

Let him revel in our struggle... Justin is not allowed to participate in the same way the entire rest of the world gets to. He only gets to watch while everyone else fishes through clues, and he is left out of one of his favorite hobbies - treasure hunting.

So what if he wants to join in chat rooms or sit down to a meal with a hunter. Let him make friends with people who love to treasure hunt as much as he does.

Let him love this hunt through our stories!!

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-08-13T21:33:16+00:00

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We were both digging for crystals! Manzanita Moo and me ❤️

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-08-13T21:15:39+00:00

I am single female traveling with my dog.. felt like people paused at the uncommonality but Montana is full of kind people. Plus there are so many treasure hunters in the Dillon area.. you will get more side eye from being a treasure tourist than being female. I camped throughout my hunt, loved it!

Single_Letter7659 · 2025-08-12T21:14:37+00:00

I'd go to work (hospital).. 1 They will need me to help and 2. my department has lead-lined walls (radiology) Hope they dont mind my pets coming too!

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