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Ranger Outfitters
261 Baker Street
Corning, NY 14830
Phone: (607) 542-3882


Challenge Coin Tradition

The tradition of the Challenge Coin stems from the U.S. Military.  Generals would have unique coins made with their command logo and often serial numbered (Serial numbered ones are more valuable).  They would give the coins to outstanding Soldiers as an on the spot reward.  Coins were a cherished prize to obtain.  Often, a General's coin was worth a complimentary beer or soda at the on post club if the coin was presented to the management.  Another tradition is; if a Soldier was awarded and in possession of a coin and knows of a fellow soldier who had also received one, the Soldier could be challenged the to present his or her coin.  If the Soldier challenged can not produce his or her awarded coin, the soldier was responsible for buying the next round of drinks.  Thus came the term Challenge Coin.

Below you will find the locations of hidden geocaches containing Ranger Outfitters Challenge Coins.  The locations of each coin is given and they are worth cash, redeemable at Ranger Outfitters toward purchases or you can challenge the owner for a drink or soda.

Each coin is serial numbered.

Front                                  Back
Rules

After you find a coin, report it to Ranger Outfitters so that it can be recorded as your find and registered.

Redeem at Ranger Outfitters for the designated value or keep it as a challenge coin.

Limit:
One coin per person per month if redeemed.
One coin per person if kept as a challenge coin.

If you decide to keep the coin and not redeem it, it then becomes your challenge coin.

Initiating a Challenge

The challenge is considered a coin check and is initiated by presenting your coin.  If you accidentally drop it or make a noise with it, it also constitutes a coin check.
All persons being challenged must present their coins
You are permitted to be one step and an arms reach away to locate your coin.
Who ever does not have their coin must buy the round of drinks for all who were challenged.
If everyone challenged is able to produce there coin, then the challenger must buy the round of drinks for all he challenged.

Serial #
Location
(UTM Grid Coodinate)
Redeem
Value
Date Placed
Current Status
0023
18T 0329993 E 4669133 N  NAD27
$5.00
6/3/09
Still Out
0027
18T 0330470E 4667447N
Look for a mat at the barber shop
$5.00
8/8/09
Found
0028
18T 0331839 E 4666876 N  NAD27
Whether it's brick, wood, or stone, "R" is for Ranger Outfitters.
$5.00
9/7/09
Still Out

 If you know Ranger Merola, challenge him to produce his coin.  If he is unable to produce his coin on the spot, he will owe you a drink or soda.  Which ever is appropriate.  Challenges can be made anytime and anywhere.   You can also challenge others that you know to have a Ranger Outfitters coin.

**Note:  You must have your Ranger Outfitters coin with you and present it to make a challenge, otherwise you will owe the drink or soda.




Non-Coin GeoCaches
Find a non-coin GeoCache for a prize!
Limit: One GeoCache per person (give others a chance)
Location
(UTM Grid Coodinate)
Date Placed
Current Status
001
0330346E   4667604N  NAD27
A place you can perform and act. Look underneath where it stays green year round.
9/7/09
Still Out
002
0331470E   4667706N  NAD27
This is a great place to start a canoe trip but don't go beyond this point.  Vehicles are prohibited.
9/7/09

Redeemed on 1/1/10
Ranger Outfitters Watch by Timex
003
0329290E   4667733N  NAD27
This implement is part of a game usually played inside.  Dig under the sand to find this prize.
9/7/09

Redeemed on 10/12/10
Winter Gloves
004
0330111E   4667304N  NAD27
Many of us have fought to keep Old Glory flying.  We are proud.  Take a moment to remember those who gave their all in our war on terrorism and all past wars.  Be proud to be an American when you look at her waving.  You will find ths prize suspended close to her.
9/7/09

Redeemed on 1/1/10
Ranger Outfitters T-Shirt







Ranger Outfitters
261 Baker Street
Corning, NY 14830
Phone: (607) 542-3882



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