Hes also published two books, the thrill of the chase and too far to. The book contains the roadmap for finding the treasure. Treasure hunting in colorado devils head mountain, north of woodland park was once the hideout of several outlaw gangs who buried their stolen goods within the area. From gold mines to diamonds to the vast beauty of the rockies, colorado. Obviously, we didnt find the treasure, but we still walked away richer than before. The man who buried his treasure in a poem telegraph. Most dont know these 11 treasures are buried in indiana. The treasure hunt was featured in a 2015 episode of expedition unknown, finding fenns fortune. This is hidden treasure, placed somewhere in the rockies by an. Jul 02, 2017 ash and i went treasure hunting in the colorado rockies to try and find forrest fenns treasure.
Mar 04, 20 treasure chest in rockies worth millions 10 clues. I really like the story about the spirits and the highland mary if you are looking for a book about colorado rockies treasure tales, this book would be an excellent place to start. Aug 28, 2017 forrest fenn, an air force veteran turned art dealer, claims that he hid his treasure somewhere in the rocky mountains in 2010. A poem holds the clues to buried treasure in the rockies. In 2010, forrest fenn set in motion a reallife treasure hunt. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes offered one main clue. Searchers often want to deter others from continuing on, but pursue the search privately. Today, there are buyers all across the world, from ecuador to italy. Fenn estimates that as many as 350,000 people have gone hunting for. Treasure hunting in colo rado devils head mountain, north of woodland park was once the hideout of several outlaw gangs who buried their stolen goods within the area. Mystery deepens for missing rocky mountain treasure hunter. Four people have died seeking a bounty hidden in the rockies, with only a riddle as a guide.
Forrest fenn hid a fortune in the rocky mountains and no one knows where it is. Antiquarian biggame hunting books worth reading and collecting. Thats important, because fenn is a sentimental guy, and he told me he hid the treasure in a place he has known for years. A playlist of videos about forrest fenn and the hunt for his treasure. 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 chase. This location is rich with history, even having several books written about it. Theres a fortune hidden in the rocky mountains business. Fenn says that the stories in the book contain hints to the chests 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.
I lived in colorado for twenty years or so, and this book was so much fun. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure, start here. Deadmans cave treasure, colorado wet mountain, colorado in the winter of 1880 three prospectors e. As of early in 2017, hes also claimed that its still undiscovered despite the many treasure seekers fervently trying to track it down. I had a great time exploring up in the front range. If you can decipher the clues in this poem, youll find a treasure. Nestled in the rockies, the treasure symbolized the romance and vastness of the west the opposite of the urban lives we were living. On the hunt for forrest fenns treasure in the rocky mountains. Bilyeu, also from colorado, had traveled to new mexico with his dog, leo, a raft, a wet suit. Forrest fenn hid a fortune in the rocky mountains and no one knows. Another coloradan missing while treasure hunting cbs denver. Millionaire who hid treasure in rocky mountains says it. Perry eberhart iswas a professor at one of the colorado universities and im sure he had a fun time researching this book.
Treasure hunting in the colorado rockies chacuaco canyon treasure in 1858, there was a wagon train traveling through the southeast part of colorado, in what is now las animas county, which was carrying 1,500 pounds of gold ingots. 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. Douglas preston, the writer and author of the bestselling book the. He wrote a poem with nine clues placing the treasure somewhere in the rockies in one of four states montana, wyoming, colorado, or new mexico. The secret to the location of the treasure is contained within a six stanza poem. The man who buried his treasure in a poem forrest fenn, an art dealer told he was dying of cancer, has decided to leave a unique legacy. To find the gold and jewels, treasure hunters follow a cryptic set of clues released by fenn.
Jul 11, 2015 he wrote a poem with nine clues placing the treasure somewhere in the rockies in one of four states montana, wyoming, colorado, or new mexico. The fenn treasure hunt has been featured in television shows, magazine articles, and books. He then drove into the mountains north of the city and then trudged into the wild rockies, treasure in tow. Theres a fortune hidden in the rocky mountains business insider. Melton were prospecting two miles north of what would later become known as dead man camp. New mexico millionaire sends treasure hunters on chase tens of thousands have searched for the treasure chest full of gold and historical artifacts that forrest fenn, 84, buried five years ago. Now the hunt may be off after two treasure hunters died. Published on may 17, 2018 this location is rich with history, even having several books written about it. The treasure hunters on a deadly quest for an eccentrics. One of the best selling books in america right now is old, expensive, and as recently as monday couldnt outsell a. In 20, the today show aired a special on fenn and his strange, mysterious treasure, and before long the book was a national sensation.
Home treasure hunts the thrill of the chase forrest fenn, home of brown, and the grail legend. The only clues to the treasures whereabouts can be found in a cryptic poem from his selfpublished book, the thrill of. From gold mines to diamonds to the vast beauty of the rockies, colorado definitely has its share of treasures to be proud of. Forrest fenn reveals new clue in hunt for milliondollar treasure chest. Somewhere in the rockies, in the roughly 1,000 miles between santa fe, new mexico, and the canadian border, may be a treasure chest worth millions. New website consolidates information related to search.
Forrest fenn hid treasure worth millions in the rockies. Treasure hunting in colorado devil s head mountain, north of woodland park was once the hideout of several outlaw gangs who buried their stolen goods within the area. Apr 18, 2018 an 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes offered one main clue. Jun 18, 2017 the colorado pastor had traveled to new mexico in search of buried treasure. Forrest fenn treasure hunt, vernal, utahcolorado rockies. Sep 19, 20 the man who buried his treasure in a poem forrest fenn, an art dealer told he was dying of cancer, has decided to leave a unique legacy. Hunting for, possibly finding, a lost gold mine purposely. Thousands of treasure hunters have gone out seeking forrest fenns hidden chest. There might not be an x marking the treasures location, but the twopage map, made especially for fenns book, includes the 24line poem with clues to the treasures location.
Mountain treasures in colorado spaniard arapaho princess treasure long ago, the spaniards buried eight burroloads of 50 lb gold bars somewhere in the stone cliffs above the purgatory river about 5 miles east of las animas. In the book, hes written a poem filled with clues that will lead to the. Adventure seekers look for clues based on a poem he published in his book, the thrill of the chase, with hopes of. Most people dont know these 11 treasures are buried in indiana. A 24line poem and fenns selfpublished memoir hint at. Reflections on my treasure hunt to vernal, utah and the colorado rockies. Forrest fenns book and story prompted a treasure hunt in the rocky mountains of new mexico, colorado, wyoming, and montana. The man who claims to have hidden the fortune back in 2010 is forrest fenn. Deadmans cave treasure, colorado legends of america.
Sep 08, 2016 i read this book almost thirty years ago, when it first came out. Clues are found in a poem in his selfpublished book, the thrill of the chase. A short trip to colorado posted 083016 my globetrotting ways took me to the denver area. History is full of tales about stashes of treasure left behind by pirates, scoundrels, and thieves, and lucky for us, some that fortune is still up for grabs. Michael wayne sexson, 53, was found dead in remote part of dinosaur. The top 5 longlost us treasures that are still up for grabs. If you can decipher the clues in this poem, youll find a. Jul 12, 2017 if youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure, start here.
I personally consider the following books important in africana and hunting literature. Yet, he holds steadfast, as this remarkable treasure hunt stands as his legacy. Then he took his treasure chest out into the rockies and hid it. An eccentric art dealer who claims to have hidden treasure worth millions of pounds in the rocky mountains says 350,000 people have tried and failed to find to find the riches. Forrest fenns idea to hide a treasure chest is credited as the inspiration for douglas prestons 2004 novel the codex. Millionaire forrest fenn is the guy who says he hid the box of gold and gems. Treasure is hidden in the rockies, and people are dying on the hunt. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and left. Treasure hunting in the colorado rockies chacuaco canyon treasure in 1858, there was a wagon train traveling through the southeast part of colorado, in what is now las animas county, which was carrying 1,500 pounds. Forrest fenn treasure hunt death, michael sexton fourth. Fatalities include one man who, according to family, moved to colorado to hunt for the treasure in 2016.
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. Hunting for fenns treasure was not the main reason for the trip, but while i was there, i had to check out a halfbaked solution idea ive had on the back burner for a long time. Google maps but murphys death isnt the only one thats been linked to the quest for. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockies and hes offered one main clue. The poem was originally published in fenns memoir, the. Most of the hot springs in the american rockies are in colorado, close to denver and colorado. Forrest fenn treasure, the elusive cache people are dying. The presence of precious metals enflamed an unquenchable thirst for striking it rich by means of a lucky discovery of silver or gold, and this dream, in turn, spawned tales about lost mines and treasures. A millionaire from santa fe, new mexico claims he hid a.
He estimated that 65,000 people have joined the search for the treasure, which he said. L ost treasure has been the focus of countless books, myths, and movies for as long as weve been telling stories. The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not. New mexico millionaire lures treasure hunters with. Treasure chest in rockies worth millions 10 clues ghost.
The launch of forrest fenns treasure hunt coincided with the release of his 2010 selfpublished memoir, the thrill of the chase. There is something about whipping out a metal detector and going hunting for buried treasure that sounds exciting no matter who you are. My wife and i spent numerous weekends in the mountains treasure hunting the stories related in this book. Forrest fenn hid treasure worth millions in the rockiesand. Jameson is a professional treasure hunter and an awardwinning author of over 35 books. Fenn estimates that as many as 350,000 people have gone hunting for the treasure. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and. In june 2017, an illinois man named jeff murphy fell 500ft to his death while hunting for fenns treasure in yellowstone national park.
The treasure is supposedly located somewhere in the rockies, in new mexico, colorado, wyoming, or montana. Thousands of people have been on the hunt for treasure in the rocky mountains since a man hid a chest with gold and rare objects there nearly a decade ago. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure. Forrest fenn is a millionaire who hid a treasure chest in the rocky mountains. According to the map included in fenns book too far to walk, the treasure is hidden somewhere in the. Apr 28, 2015 new mexico millionaire sends treasure hunters on chase tens of thousands have searched for the treasure chest full of gold and historical artifacts that forrest fenn, 84, buried five years ago.
Crack this poem and head outdoors an eccentric millionaire from santa fe hid a chest full of gold and precious gems in the rocky mountains six years ago. Since fenn announced the treasure hunt in his 2010 memoir, the thrill of the chase, thousands of thrillseekers have been drawn to the rockies in search of the prize, and at least five men have now. Jun 20, 2017 a millionaire says he buried a hidden treasure. Jul 02, 2017 rocky mountains treasure hunt turns fatal a poem holds the clues to buried treasure in the rockies. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and left a clue. Donning a plaid buttonup, a tengallon hat, and a bandana necktie, fenn embodied the freespirited western ethos and his riddle drew thousands of treasure hunters to the rockies.
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