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. Forrest fenn hid a fortune in the rocky mountains and no one knows. Man arrested for stalking millionaire art dealer famous for. Rocky mountains treasure hunt turns fatal a poem holds the clues to buried treasure in the rockies. Fenn has admitted that the treasure is hidden somewhere in the rocky mountains north of santa fe, higher than 5,000 feet above sea level, its not in nevada, idaho, utah or canada, and its hidden over 300 miles west of toledo, ohio. Yes, the rockies are large, i would know, i have a fantastic view of them from my house.
Mar 25, 2020 eric ashby, whod been living in colorado springs when he decided to hunt for the treasure, was lost in the arkansas river in late june 2017 when his raft flipped. Adventure seekers look for clues based on a poem he published in his book, the thrill of the chase. Today, thousands of treasure hunters are obsessed with finding it. 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. 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. It wasnt the careful clue deciphering of a dedicated hunter that. The man who claims to have hidden the fortune back in 2010 is forrest fenn, now 87, a former vietnam fighter pilot and art dealer. The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not deliberately placed to aid.
The man told law enforcement that blog posts suggested the treasure may. 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. More colorado treasures just waiting to be found legends. From gold mines to diamonds to the vast beauty of the rockies, colorado definitely has its share of treasures to be proud of. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockies. Its hard to believe that its been 5 years since a birthday wish for forrest turned into an invitation to visit his place in santa fe. The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not. Mar 04, 20 it was the year 2010 when forrest wrote his aptly titled book, the thrill of the chase. Theres a fortune hidden in the rocky mountains business insider. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure, start here. Apr 18, 2018 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. Fenn claims to make no money on the sale of the selfpublished books for fear of being labeled a fraud by critics. The thomas beale cipher is one of the most interesting reallife treasure quests. Ethics rocky mountains treasure hunt turns fatal a poem holds the clues to buried treasure in the rockies.
Fantastical treasure tales of the colorado rockies. 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 top 5 longlost us treasures that are still up for. The book would serve two purposes, first as the story of his life and second, as a treasure map of sorts, but not in the familiar sense we are used to. Ash and i went treasure hunting in the colorado rockies to try and find forrest fenns treasure. 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. Millionaire who hid treasure in rocky mountains says it could be. Man arrested for stalking millionaire art dealer famous. 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.
Because forrest fenn is such an incredible character think will rogers stirred in with indiana jones, i went. A great gift shop in downtown pagsoa springs, colorado. Randy bilyeu was a 54yearold retired mechanic who had moved from florida to colorado to. 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. Jul 02, 2017 rocky mountains treasure hunt turns fatal a poem holds the clues to buried treasure in the rockies. In early 2016, a middleaged man from colorado went missing with a. Dec 05, 2019 over the years, fenns treasure hunt has exploded in popularity, driving thousands of fortune seekers into the rugged rockies and fueling endless online speculation about the meaning of his clues. Fenn estimates that as many as 350,000 people have gone hunting for. The millionaire who buried treasure in the rockies. 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. The man told law enforcement that blog posts suggested the.
Forrests poem tells us to just take the chest and go in peace. Millionaire forrest fenn is the guy who says he hid the box of gold and gems. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure. 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. But he has dismissed them, saying that all outdoor adventure activities are. The story behind the treasure hunt is an interesting one for those who can relate to forrests love of the land and maybe even the frustration of modern day living that keeps people from truly immersing themselves in this land. Thousands of treasure hunters including the author, one of earths roving correspondents are on the trail, but no one has found it yet. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and left a clue. He drove out across the rockies and left the chest. 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. An artists depiction of what a map to the treasure might look like. A second person has died in search of forrest fenns 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.
Forrest fenn said he hid a treasure chest nearly a decade ago somewhere in the rocky mountains. Fatalities include one man who, according to family, moved to colorado to hunt for the treasure in 2016. As a boy, he lived in a woodframe house, with a cow in the back, freshly shot bird for dinner, and homemade soap for the bath. Every time someone fails, the community that has grown around the ongoing hunt gets a little more rabid, a little more obsessiveand a little more careless. He ran north a few yards and buried the suitcase where it remains to this day. The forrest fenn treasure has been found high country news. In july of 2017, he disappeared during a rafting expedition expected to be related to. 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. Theres 265 gold coins, eagles and american double eagles, he said of the chests contents. Apr 23, 2019 fenns 2010 book the thrill of the chase claims treasure is hidden in the rockies chavez was finally arrested on monday. The discovery was made after a colorado avalanche swept the stash onto a roadway. March 30, 20 santa fe millionaires claim he hid a treasure chest sets off a hunt july 27, 2016 exwife of colorado treasure hunter says man died chasing hoax.
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. In early 2016, a middleaged man from colorado went missing with a raft near cochiti lake in new mexico. 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. More colorado treasures just waiting to be found legends of. People are dying trying to find the treasure forrest fenn.
It was the year 2010 when forrest wrote his aptly titled book, the thrill of the chase. Jun 21, 2017 the only clues to the treasures whereabouts can be found in a cryptic poem from his selfpublished book, the thrill of the chase, and from occasional hints he drops on a website dedicated to. While a positive identification hasnt been made yet, officers believe the recovered body is wallace, whose family reported him. The millionaire who buried treasure in the rockies can. Adventure seekers look for clues based on a poem he published in his book, the thrill of the chase, with hopes of. Randy bilyeu was a 54yearold retired mechanic who had moved from florida to colorado to look for the bronze box full time. To the man who hid a treasure chest in the rockies. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand. The launch of forrest fenns treasure hunt coincided with the release of his 2010 selfpublished memoir, the thrill of the chase. Forrest fenn hid treasure worth millions in the rockies.
People are searching for elusive treasure a multimillionaire. Jan 28, 2018 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. More colorado treasures just waiting to be found costilla county the treasure of the paymaster of fort garland was stashed on trinchera creek. Jul 02, 2018 he periodically weighs in on the treasure hunt and drops clues for searchers. Jan, 2018 forrest fenn said he hid a treasure chest nearly a decade ago somewhere in the rocky mountains. Forrest fenn eric ashby moved to colorado in april 2016 to find the.
The now 87yearold estimates that 350,000 people have. New mexico millionaire lures treasure hunters with. Forrest fenn hid treasure worth millions in the rockiesand. He estimated that 65,000 people have joined the search for the treasure, which he said.
For years, since the story of the chest exploded in popularity in 20, hundreds of treasure hunters have worked to decode the poem, learn from clues and follow fenns additional clues sprinkled. Forrest fenn treasure hunt death, michael sexton fourth. The book contains the roadmap for finding the treasure in the form of a 24stanza poem. Treasure hunter lawsuit accuses forrest fenn of providing. Many, including the widow of one colorado pastor who died on the search, have criticised mr fenns treasure as a hoax. The top 5 longlost us treasures that are still up for grabs. Treasure chest in rockies worth millions 10 clues ghost. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes offered one main clue. On the trail of treasure in the rocky mountains earth magazine. Fenns 2010 book the thrill of the chase claims treasure is hidden in the rockies chavez was finally arrested on monday. The only clues to the treasures whereabouts can be found in a cryptic poem from his selfpublished book, the thrill of the chase, and from occasional hints he drops on a website dedicated to. 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. In 2010, forrest fenn, a millionaire art dealer and selftaught archaeologist, buried a treasure worth millions somewhere in the rockies. Eric ashby, whod been living in colorado springs when he decided to hunt for the treasure, was lost in the arkansas river in late june 2017 when his raft flipped.
Forrest fenn treasure, the elusive cache people are dying. 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. The man who buried his treasure in a poem telegraph. Apr 25, 2018 in 2010, forrest fenn, a millionaire art dealer and selftaught archaeologist, buried a treasure worth millions somewhere in the rockies. To date, at least four people have died in the hunt for the gold. 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.
Forrest fenns treasure, the rocky mountains most infamous treasure hunt browns canyon near buena vista is one spot where people often seek the treasure due to one line in the poem. Toby pennington for readers digest outside of the poem, fenn has given few clues other than that the treasure is somewhere from 5,000 feet to 10,200 feet above sea level, near pine and sagebrush. Treasure is hidden in the rockies, and people are dying on the hunt. Website designed at homestead list your business for free. Forrest fenn treasure, the elusive cache people are dying to find. Over the years, fenns treasure hunt has exploded in popularity, driving thousands of fortune seekers into the rugged rockies and fueling endless online speculation about the meaning of. Treasure hunt turns into search for lost treasure hunter. Forrest fenn is a millionaire who hid a treasure chest in the rocky mountains. But an ill man is who buried the treasure taking 2 trips and the poem does narrow it a fair bit, the search range is spaghetti but not a large amount of area in net total so says someone that never found it. Thats important, because fenn is a sentimental guy, and he told me he hid the treasure in a place he has known for years. Treasures of the rockies, pagosa springs, colorado. Mar, 2016 the hunt for the treasure can become an obsession.
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