Millionaire leaves poetic clues for treasure hunters. About a decade ago, santa fe art dealer, millionaire. Mar, 2016 forrest fenn is a millionaire who hid a treasure chest in the rocky mountains. The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and left. 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. For more than a decade, the 82yearold claims he has. Fatalities include one man who, according to family, moved to colorado to hunt for the treasure in 2016. He estimated that 65,000 people have joined the search for the treasure, which he said. The art collector who triggered a modernday gold rush by burying a multimilliondollar treasure chest revealed a new clue wednesday to where. In early january randy bilyeu set out on his search for a hidden treasure he believes is. Colorado in a book hes published about his life and the hunt hes inspired, made odder by. While a positive identification hasnt been made yet, officers believe the recovered body.
Most who hunt the treasure are secretive, but not all hunters after the treasure are trying to make it. The now 87yearold estimates that 350,000 people have gone. New mexico millionaire lures treasure hunters with. Aug 14, 2017 the treasure of forrest fenn goes far beyond his hiding a chest of gold, somewhere in the rocky mountains, for a original treasure map included in forrest fenns book, the thrill of the chase altered dimensions paranormal clues to forrest fenns treasure from one of his selfpublished books. Apr 25, 2018 in 2010, forrest fenn, a millionaire art dealer and selftaught archaeologist, buried a treasure worth millions somewhere in the rockies. 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. Forrest fenns book and story prompted a treasure hunt in the rocky mountains of new mexico, colorado, wyoming, and montana. In 2010, forrest fenn set in motion a reallife treasure hunt. He drove out across the rockies and left the chest. A second person has died in search of forrest fenns treasure. Fenn first revealed the existence of the treasure in his cluefilled, selfpublished memoir, the thrill of the chase. 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. An eccentric millionaire and his lost rocky mountain treasure.
Poem hides clues to millionaire forrest fenns buried treasure. New mexico millionaire forrest fenn says he hid a chest full of gold and gems somewhere in the rockies. In 2010, forrest fenn, a millionaire art dealer and selftaught archaeologist, buried a treasure worth millions somewhere in the rockies. People are dying trying to find the treasure forrest fenn.
Man arrested for stalking millionaire art dealer famous. 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. Millionaire forrest fenn is the guy who says he hid the box of gold and gems. Man perishes in wilderness looking for treasure hidden.
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. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockies. Dec 05, 2019 the federal lawsuit filed on monday in the u. People are searching for elusive treasure a multimillionaire claims. Antiquities dealer forrest fenn penned a poem filled with clues to the treasure chest. Solve this millionaires riddle, and youll be on your way to. 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. Treasure hunt turns into search for lost treasure hunter. Death of colorado treasure hunter remains a mystery after case closed santa fe millionaires claim he hid a treasure chest sets off a hunt body of colorado pastor lost on his search for cache of.
The antiquities dealer started the treasure hunt in 2010 when he buried a treasure chest filled with gold and gems in the rocky mountains. New website consolidates information related to search. Sep 09, 2019 while deadly river accidents occur on colorados waterways every year, with more than 20 occurring in the snowmelt swollen waters of 2019, this case was a bit different ashby was allegedly treasure hunting at the time he disappeared, said to be searching for millions of dollars of gold and other riches allegedly hidden somewhere in the american west. If you can decipher the clues in this poem, youll find a treasure. He released a six stanza poem in his autobiographical book the thrill of the chase that leads directly to the chest. The discovery was made after a colorado avalanche swept the stash onto a roadway. Adventure seekers look for clues based on a poem he published in his book, the thrill of the chase, with hopes of. Rocky mountains million dollar treasure distinctly. The forrest fenn treasure has been found high country news. About a decade ago, santa fe art dealer, millionaire and former vietnam. Death of colorado treasure hunter remains a mystery after case closed santa fe millionaires claim he hid a treasure chest sets off a hunt body of colorado pastor lost on. In july of 2017, he disappeared during a rafting expedition expected to be related to. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes offered one main clue.
Millionaire leaves poetic clues for treasure hunters abc. Mar 02, 20 this is possibly the best kind of treasure hunt the kind with real treasure at the end. Krqe a frustrated treasure hunter is now suing santa fe millionaire forrest fenn, who supposedly hid millions in treasure nearly. 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. The fenn treasure is a cache of gold and jewels which forrest fenn, an art dealer and author.
Fenn estimates that as many as 350,000 people have gone hunting for. Millionaire art curator forrest fenn has reportedly hidden a fortune in. Treasure hunter lawsuit accuses forrest fenn of providing. Above is a representative image of a treasure chest in a forest. He says it is year five of the search and the buzz of people trying to find the treasure is. The treasure of forrest fenn goes far beyond his hiding a chest of gold, somewhere in the rocky mountains, for a original treasure map included in forrest fenns book, the thrill of the chase altered dimensions paranormal clues to forrest fenns treasure from one of his selfpublished books. Man perishes in wilderness looking for treasure hidden by new mexico millionaire forrest fenn randy bilyeu was determined to find the. Hauser estimated that the prize would be found within a year of the book s release, but 23 years later it. Millionaire who hid treasure in rocky mountains says it could be. The adventurer, art broker, selftaught archeologist, and millionaire buried a treasure of gold bullion somewhere in the rocky mountains in the last decade, just to try and get people outside to.
Santa fe millionaires claim he hid a treasure chest sets. 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 and too far to walk. Aug 28, 2017 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. In the book, hes written a poem filled with clues that will lead to the. Theres 265 gold coins, eagles and american double eagles, he said of the chests contents. Forrest fenn said he hid a treasure chest nearly a decade ago somewhere in the rocky mountains. Hidden treasures that havent been found yet readers digest. Forrest fenns book and story prompted a treasure hunt in the rocky. Finally in 2010, he traveled somewhere in new mexico, colorado, wyoming, or montana and hid the trove. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes offered one main clue published wed, apr 18 2018 8. Jul 12, 2015 the eccentric millionaire hid a chest in the rocky mountains containing a fortune in gold and precious metals, inspiring thousands to join the chase. The treasure was thought to be that of eccentric millionaire forrest fenn. Theres a fortune hidden in the rocky mountains business insider.
While deadly river accidents occur on colorado s waterways every year, with more than 20 occurring in the snowmelt swollen waters of 2019, this case was a bit different ashby was allegedly treasure hunting at the time he disappeared, said to be searching for millions of dollars of gold and other riches allegedly hidden somewhere in the american west. An eccentric millionaire, forrest fenn, who claims to have hidden gold and gems in the mountains of northern new mexico, is considering calling off the yearslong treasure hunt after a man died. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure, start here. Yet, he holds steadfast, as this remarkable treasure hunt stands as his legacy. Deaths prompt millionaire to rethink legendary treasure hunt. Mar 27, 20 the art collector who triggered a modernday gold rush by burying a multimilliondollar treasure chest revealed a new clue wednesday to where the prize is hidden. Forrest fenn is a millionaire who hid a treasure chest in the rocky mountains. Jul 02, 2017 rocky mountains treasure hunt turns fatal a poem holds the clues to buried treasure in the rockies. 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. The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not deliberately placed to aid. This man hid a treasure worth millions in the rocky. The eccentric millionaire hid a chest in the rocky mountains containing a fortune in gold and precious metals, inspiring thousands to join the chase. Santa fe millionaires claim he hid a treasure chest sets off. Jun 20, 2017 a millionaire says he buried a hidden treasure.
A timeless story of hidden treasure led to another, tragic. On june 18, 2017, authorities in new mexico found a body in the rio grande river that they believe belongs to paris wallace, a 52yearold pastor from colorado, nbc news reports. Jul 02, 2018 he periodically weighs in on the treasure hunt and drops clues for searchers. Millionaire art curator forrest fenn has reportedly hidden a fortune in gold somewhere in the city of. Rocky mountains treasure hunt turns fatal a poem holds the clues to buried treasure in the rockies. 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. Treasure hunters suing forrest fenn for misleading clues. Jan, 2018 people are searching for elusive treasure a multimillionaire claims he hid. The adventurer, art broker, selftaught archeologist, and millionaire buried a treasure of gold bullion somewhere in the rocky mountains in the last decade, just. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and left a clue. After 2 deaths, millionaire pressured to end search for.
This man hid a treasure worth millions in the rocky mountains. This is possibly the best kind of treasure hunt the kind with real treasure at the end. The book is a reallife treasure hunt with a final prize of a 15kg golden owl. Solve this millionaires riddle, and youll be on your way. A photo provided by forrest fenn shows a chest purported to contain gold dust, hundreds of rare gold coins, gold nuggets and other artifacts. An artists depiction of what a map to the treasure might look like. Rich mans treasure hunt may end up a hoax duration. You need to read his poem, though, as the clues are wellhidden in it. People are searching for elusive treasure a multimillionaire.
Two men have died in remote areas of new mexico trying to. A timeless story of hidden treasure led to another, tragic kind of search. This story is satire and meant for entertainment purposes, as it was published on april 1. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure. Adventure seekers look for clues based on a poem he published in his book, the thrill of the. The forrest fenn treasure has been found high country. The eccentric millionaire has been offered bribes and gotten death threats. While deadly river accidents occur on colorados waterways every year, with more than 20 occurring in the snowmelt swollen waters of 2019, this case was a bit different ashby was allegedly treasure hunting at the time he disappeared, said to be searching for millions of dollars of gold and other riches allegedly hidden somewhere in the american west. However, the idea of such a widescale treasure hunt stayed in the back of his mind. 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. 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. Hints to the treasure s location and even a map depicting new mexico, colorado, wyoming, and montana are included in two of fenns books, the thrill of the chase and too far to walk.
Because forrest fenn is such an incredible character think will rogers stirred in with indiana jones, i went. This excerpt from writer robert sanchezs longform piece lost typifies the exquisitelytold colorado tales from this anthology of writing from 5280 magazine. A nevada stalker has been jailed after the millionaire art and antiques dealer behind americas most baffling treasure hunt called 911 and reported that he had turned up at. Apr 18, 2018 an 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes offered one main clue published wed, apr 18 2018 8. He periodically weighs in on the treasure hunt and drops clues for searchers. Treasure hunter from colorado vanishes while looking for. The millionaire who buried treasure in the rockies can get. People are searching for elusive treasure a multimillionaire claims he hid.
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