A few years ago, a certain octogenarian, forrest fenn, hid a treasure chest somewhere in the rocky mountains of america. Chasing fenns treasure by cynthia meachum bookshop. Book covers for download folks have asked me if i would provide high quality scans, suitable for close examination, of the book covers of forrests three thrill of the chase searching for forrest fenns treasure. There are 9 sentences in the poem start at the beginning. The launch of forrest fenns treasure hunt coincided with the release of his 2010 selfpublished memoir, the thrill of the chase.
I found forrest fenns treasurewhat do i do first off, it is important. Where to begin if you want to find forrest fenns treasure. In fenns book, he mentions childhood trips to yellowstone. The maps you need to find forrest fenns treasure gaia gps. A reallife treasure hunt continues to unfold in the american west, and money checks in on how things are going in the sometimes deadly search for forrest fenns loot. The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not deliberately placed to aid the seeker. Forums the hint of riches forrest fenns treasure hunt. In just a few months his book would be published and soon the entire world would know. See more ideas about forrest fenn treasure, treasure maps and finding. I said i would release a clue at the end of march to the coded special words of forrest fenn which are in the back of my book, armchair treasure hunts.
I first heard about forrest fenn s hidden treasure chest january 16, 20, drove to collected works book store the next day to buy ttotc, and made my first bootsontheground search in april of that year. That is also part of fenn s legacy of giving back and helping other people see outside of themselves. As many know, the special words were given to me by forrest to share with searchers. A clue to the coded special words of forrest fenn in the. Many claim theyve solved forrest fenn riddle, but treasure.
Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. Someone has come very close to forrest fenns buried treasure. Forrest fenn treasure map high resolution jpg treasure map. That is the power of forrest fenns treasure, a prize that in the past eight years has lured.
Put in below the home of brown put in is a term for launching a small boat this is a reference to sailing on green river lake, which sits underneath osborn mountain. Forrest fenn stated in a radio interview with that the author of this book andrew briggs had a lot of the treasure poem riddle figured out. Gabriela camposthe guardian preston believes the undertaking is a bid. Forrest fenn treasure, the elusive cache people are dying. I found forrest fenns treasurewhat do i do treasure. Fenn says he hid the bronze chest full of loot somewhere in the rocky mountains north of santa fe in 2009 or 2010, and cynthia has been. As many know, the special words were given to me by forrest to share. This book is the remarkable true story of forrest fenns life and of a hidden treasure, secreted somewhere in the mountains north of santa fe. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. I found forrest fenns treasurewhat do i do in the event you are the one to find forrest fenns treasure, knowing the proper steps to take will ensure your safety and make the process easier.
And wanting to leave his mark on the world and help. Mar 08, 2018 in 20, forrest fenn gave the today show four more clues. Forrest fenn new book once upon a while is a forword by douglas preston scheduled to be released november 2nd. Mar 31, 2020 a man in his 50s has died while trying to follow forrest fenns selfpublished treasure map. It was to learn about the gold and the man, forrest fenn, who hid it somewhere in the rocky mountains. No need to dig up the old outhouses, the treasure is not associated with any structure.
Mar, 2016 the treasure map and poem from fenn s book. A reallife treasure hunt continues to unfold in the american west, and money checks in on how things are going in the sometimes deadly search for forrest fenn s loot. Verified analysis and related theories to forrest fenns hint on nbc saying the treasure is hidden at least 5000 feet above sea level. The treasure is not particularly close to a human trail. The content is matching the items mentioned by mr fenn over the years as well as his photographs. In 2010 former santa fe art gallery owner forrest fenn published his memoirs in a book that contained a cryptic poem, that if deciphered correctly could lead a person to a treasure chest filled with gold nuggets, coins, and gems worth over a million dollars. Thousands reportedly have gone searching for the treasure forrest fenn says is. Additional significant value had been added by forrest fenn with content not previously specified. I found forrest fenns treasurewhat do i do first off, it is important to note that the chest will not fit in a standard 11. In just a few months his book would be published and soon the entire world would know his secret. Mar 26, 2020 the pair set out from the denver area march 17 to search for forrest fenn s treasure, cbs denver reported. All of the information you need to find the treasure is in the poem.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. And wanting to leave his mark on the world and help others get into the outdoors, he devised a plan. This is the test of how people struggles for treasure. The saga of the search for forrest fenns treasure continues to twist and turn through the court system. Of all the worlds undiscovered or lost treasures, this is one of the newestallegedly hidden in 2010. Anything not related adventures, but nice place to give perspectives on. Book covers for download folks have asked me if i would provide high quality scans, suitable for close examination, of the book covers of forrest s three thrill of the chase searching for forrest fenn s treasure. The book contains clues to the treasure s location as forrest fenn invites readers to join in the thrill of the chase. Among those clues is an illustration by allen polt, found in the epilogue of fenns book, and an outdoor photo taken by erskine in august 2018 at. So, you are looking for a location where the nearest parking or road is roughly 30 to 45 minutes away 30 to 45 minutes for an 80 year old. I first heard about forrest fenns hidden treasure chest january 16, 20, drove to collected works book store the next day to buy ttotc, and made my first bootsontheground search in april of that year.
News sources estimate over threehundred thousand searchers and treasure hunters have looked for fenn s treasure over the years. Written by zachary crockett, videos and photos by estelle caswell. Forrest published a map in his book too far to walk and told us the chest is hidden somewhere on that map the treasure is in one of 4 states. I found forrest fenns treasurewhat do i do treasure tracer. Forrest has mentioned that it took him two trips from his car to place the treasure. Dedicated treasure hunters inspired by forrest fenns tale of a golden cache will gather for a fennboree june 35, highlighted by the debut of a documentary called fenns searchers. See more ideas about forrest fenn treasure, hidden treasures and treasure maps. That is also part of fenns legacy of giving back and helping other people see outside of themselves. Get started here by learning about a few different perspectives.
So, you are looking for a location where the nearest parking or road is roughly 30 to 45 minutes away 30 to 45 minutes for an 80 year old man. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading title to the gold. A limited edition map was released in 2016 some were signed by forrest himself and could be bought in poster form. The pair set out from the denver area march 17 to search for forrest fenns treasure, cbs denver reported. Two weeks ago, david harold hanson of colorado springs, colo. Montana, wyoming, colorado or new mexico begin it where warm waters halt is the first clue. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes offered one main clue published wed, apr 18 2018 8. In 20, forrest fenn gave the today show four more clues. A clue to the coded special words of forrest fenn in the book. Man says he has discovered forrest fenns treasure local. Read every page of this website for valuable information, hints and clues as to the treasures whereabouts.
Land surveyor in which richard lays out his theory that forrest has given us clues as to where he has hidden the chest in the form of. Pdf forrest fenn the thrill of the chase full pdf download. Unlocking the nine clues is the only way to find the treasure. The book contains the roadmap for finding the treasure in the form of a 24stanza poem. Fenn treasure fenn treasure poem clues to fenns treasure. Oct 28, 2018 searching for forrest fenn s treasure. Also bold means that fenn stripped down to place the chest in cold water, and we must strip down to retrieve the chest in cold water. Where to begin if you want to find forrest fenns treasure chest.
Some searchers believe the warm waters in the poem refer to the boiling river near the border of the park. Since then, many a puzzlesolver has attempted to crack the poem which contains clues to the treasures location. This page is dedicated to finding forrest fenn s hidden treasure in the rocky mountains. The treasure is hidden higher than 5,000 feet above sea level. The treacherous treasure hunt of forrest fenn duration. The treasure is hidden higher than 5000 feet above sea level. Benchmark mapscourtesy of forrest fenn surrounding him is his extraordinary collection of native american artifacts such as apache dolls, moccasin.
If you are searching for forrests treasure please stay safe, take adequate. This page is dedicated to finding forrest fenns hidden treasure in the rocky mountains. Forrest fenns poem, which he says hints at the location of his treasure. The clue was originally handed out in a comment forrest made on a story richard saunier wrote for his blog mountain walk. Being with forrest fenns poem from the thrill of the chase book. Forrest fenn treasure, the elusive cache people are dying to find. News sources estimate over threehundred thousand searchers and treasure hunters have looked for fenns treasure over the years. Earlier this week, money published a deep dive into the global hunt for the forrest fenn treasure, a chest full of gold and jewels hidden in the rocky mountains. Up for sale is the famous treasure chest santa fe art dealer forest fenn has hidden in the rocky mountains. Good quality scanned images of forrests book covers.
My mind races, and i briefly consider giving up on journalism to become a fulltime treasure hunter. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and. The date was april 16, 2012 when richard published his story titled. Start the treasure hunt here forrest fenns treasure. The treasure chest is bold, fenns or our gifts to the world.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. 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. Man says he has discovered forrest fenns treasure local news. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure, start here. A limited edition map was released in 2016 some were signed by forrest. People are spending thousands of dollars buying vintage maps, plane tickets, hiking gear and more as they search for the treasure. A man in his 50s has died while trying to follow forrest fenns selfpublished treasure map. The fenn treasure is a cache of gold and jewels which forrest fenn, an art dealer and author from santa fe, new mexico, claims is hidden in the rocky mountains of the united states.
We all read forrests books looking for that little clue that will crack the code of the location of the treasure. If one hunt becomes large enough in discussion, it can become its own subforum. Im not a huge reader and i feel right into this book. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure. Oct 06, 2017 forrest fenn new book once upon a while is a forword by douglas preston scheduled to be released november 2nd. Forrest fenn new book once upon a while treasure tracer. Fenn says that the stories in the book contain hints to the chest s location as well as the poem found in the chapter gold and more which contains nine clues that will lead a searcher to the chest.
Jul 12, 2017 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. Apr 01, 2019 i said i would release a clue at the end of march to the coded special words of forrest fenn which are in the back of my book, armchair treasure hunts. Apr 18, 2018 an 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes offered one main clue published wed, apr 18 2018 8. Does the flywater book by grant mcclintock and mike crockett tell us what warm water is. A lifelong outdoorsman, fenn, now 89, envisaged the treasure hunt as a way to encourage others to. Its a life changing read for me, treasure or no treasure i learned and gained from this hunt. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and left. The book contains subtle clues and hints, but the poem contains all the information youll need. The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not. The book contains clues to the treasures location as forrest fenn invites readers to join in the thrill of the chase. These words are encoded, however, of which forrest knew i was going to do. The book that lures readers to their deaths world news express. This book is the remarkable true story of forrest fenn s life and of a hidden treasure, secreted somewhere in the mountains north of santa fe.
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