Rocky mountains, and this millionaire is the only one who knows where it is. The 80something yearold millionaire buried a treasure chest somewhere in the rocky mountains, most likely between wyoming and colorado, although it could be anywhere from montana to new mexico. Fenn estimates that as many as 350,000 people have gone hunting for. He has provided clues about its location, but its still undiscovered. More than five years ago, art collector and author forrest fenn decided to hide a treasure chest in the rocky mountains. Forrest fenn is a millionaire who hid a treasure chest in the rocky mountains. A guide to treasure in colorado paperback january 1, 1997. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure. Forrest fenn treasure, the elusive cache people are dying. Seattle man darrell seyler, 50, has been searching for forrest fenns loot since hearing his story in. Fatalities include one man who, according to family, moved to colorado to hunt for the treasure in 2016. Treasure hunter from colorado vanishes while looking for. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes offered one main clue.
Adventure seekers look for clues based on a poem he published in his book, the thrill of the chase, with hopes of claiming the milliondollar treasure. If you can decipher the clues in this poem, youll find a. The bossall treasure hunt book includes clues to a golden lorraine cross hidden somewhere in the uk. This man hid a treasure worth millions in the rocky mountains just to get you outdoors. Hints to the treasures location and even a map depicting new mexico, colorado, wyoming, and montana are included in two of fenns books, the thrill of the.
According to the map included in fenns book too far to walk, the treasure is hidden somewhere in the rockies in new mexico, colorado, wyoming, or montana. The treasure was thought to be that of eccentric millionaire forrest fenn, consisting of a chest said to be hidden somewhere in the rocky mountains, filled with gold nuggets, rare coins, gemstones, and jewelry. Forrest fenn said he hid a treasure chest nearly a decade ago somewhere in the rocky mountains. Forrest fenns treasure hunt has also been met with controversy, as people have been seriously injured and killed while trying to track down the prize. This man hid a treasure worth millions in the rocky. The launch of forrest fenns treasure hunt coincided with the release of his 2010 selfpublished memoir, the thrill of the chase. In the book, hes written a poem filled with clues that will lead to the. Millionaire hides treasure box in the rocky mountains 01032018 treasure hunts are fun and exciting when you know that youll have an adventure going through clues and ending up.
Thousands of treasure hunters have gone out seeking forrest fenns hidden. Randy has been hunting for a treasure of gold buried somewhere in the. The treasure was thought to be that of eccentric millionaire forrest fenn. People are dying trying to find the treasure this millionaire hid in the rockies. Theres a fortune hidden in the rocky mountains business. Millionaire who hid treasure in rocky mountains says it could be. Clues are found in a poem in his selfpublished book, the thrill of. Millionaire forrest fenn is the guy who says he hid the box of gold and gems. A millionaire from santa fe, new mexico claims he hid a. Thousands have trekked into the wilderness of new mexico, colorado, wyoming, and. Treasure is hidden in the rockies, and people are dying on the hunt. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes offered. Adventure seekers look for clues based on a poem he published in his book, the thrill of the. A millionaire has hidden a chest full of gold in the.
Body of colorado pastor lost on his search for cache of gold, jewels believed found. Treasure guide series waybill to adventure llc, carson, h. The forrest fenn treasure has been found high country news. Eric ashby 31 was found dead in colorados arkansas river on july 28. Spartan gold by clive cussler, lost empire by clive cussler, the da vinci code by dan brown, the templar legacy by ste. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and. A playlist of videos about forrest fenn and the hunt for his treasure. Top ten armchair treasure hunts and their lost treasures. The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not deliberately placed to aid the seeker.
The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not deliberately placed to aid. Santa fe millionaires claim he hid a treasure chest sets. The 84year old millionaire, who lives in santa fe, new mexico, left clues in his book. Solve this millionaire s riddle, and youll be on your way to finding his hidden treasure i give you title to the gold. One former cops fouryear hunt to find americas last buried treasure. However, he had an ulterior motive behind launching a nationwide treasure hunt. Top ten armchair treasure hunts and their lost treasures to find. Treasure hunt turns into search for lost treasure hunter. A millionaire has hidden a chest full of gold in the rockies. The fenn treasure is a cache of gold and jewels which forrest fenn, an art dealer and author. Inside the epic and even fatal treasure hunt through the. Make it somewhere in the rockies, in the roughly 1,000 miles between santa fe, new mexico, and the canadian border. Rocky mountains treasure hunt turns fatal a poem holds the clues to buried treasure in the rockies.
Solving the rebus in the story would lead hunters to a one kilogram gold horse statuette buried somewhere in the united states. But hunting for treasure was like living out his childhood dreams. Searchers from the usa, however, can submit an exact solution and make claim for the prize without traveling there. People are dying trying to find the treasure forrest fenn. The fenn treasure hunt has been featured in television shows, magazine articles, and books. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and left a clue.
The treasure hunters on a deadly quest for an eccentrics. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Solve this millionaires riddle, and youll be on your way. Forrest fenn, 86, hid treasure in the rocky mountains in 2010. After 2 deaths, millionaire pressured to end search for. About a decade ago, santa fe art dealer, millionaire and former vietnam. The treasure was thought to be that of eccentric millionaire forrest fenn, consisting of a chest said to be hidden somewhere in the rocky mountains, filled with gold nuggets, rare coins, gemstones. Theres 265 gold coins, eagles and american double eagles, he said of the chests contents. As many as 2 million people since 2010 have searched the rocky mountains for a treasure chest of gold hidden by santa fe millionaire forrest fenn, a. Searchers often want to deter others from continuing on, but pursue the search privately. Mitchell, perhaps to pad his treasure hunting book. Forrest fenns idea to hide a treasure chest is credited as the inspiration for douglas prestons 2004 novel the codex. He drove out across the rockies and left the chest.
A dying millionaires hidden gold sparks a treasure hunt duration. Santa fe millionaires claim he hid a treasure chest sets off a hunt. Deaths prompt millionaire to rethink legendary treasure hunt forrest fenn claims to have hidden gold in new mexicos mountains, but two men have died in pursuit of the treasure. Deaths prompt millionaire to rethink legendary treasure hunt. It is entirely possible the story was made up by author john d. Colorado in a book hes published about his life and the hunt hes inspired, made odder by. Santa fe millionaire s claim he hid a treasure chest sets off a hunt.
Make it somewhere in the rockies, in the roughly 1,000 miles between santa fe. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure, start here x marks the spot an annotated guide to the thrill of the chase, and to the bestselling author every hopeful hunter needs to. The book contains the roadmap for finding the treasure in the form of a 24stanza poem. Millionaire hides treasure box in the rocky mountains. Yet, he holds steadfast, as this remarkable treasure hunt stands as his legacy. Forrest fenn treasure hunt death, michael sexton fourth. The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not. The top 10 treasure hunts in fiction books the guardian. Since then, he says tens of thousands of people have tried to find it. Greed, though got the best of don joaquins crew because they later murdered him and took off back to mexico but without the treasure. Forrest fenns book and story prompted a treasure hunt in the rocky. In 2010, forrest fenn set in motion a reallife treasure hunt. The treasure hunt was featured in a 2015 episode of expedition unknown, finding fenns fortune. Excops fouryear hunt to find americas last buried treasure.
The discovery was made after a colorado avalanche swept the stash onto a roadway. New website consolidates information related to search. Most who hunt the treasure are secretive, but not all hunters after the treasure are trying to make it. The eccentric millionaire has been offered bribes and gotten death threats. If you can decipher the clues in this poem, youll find a treasure.
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