Theres a fortune hidden in the rocky mountains business insider. A second person has died in search of forrest fenns treasure. 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. This man hid a treasure worth millions in the rocky mountains. This story is satire and meant for entertainment purposes, as it was published on april 1.
An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes offered one main clue. 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. 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. He says it is year five of the search and the buzz of people trying to find the treasure is. The book is a reallife treasure hunt with a final prize of a 15kg golden owl. Deaths prompt millionaire to rethink legendary treasure hunt. 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. Colorado in a book hes published about his life and the hunt hes inspired, made odder by. Treasure hunt turns into search for lost treasure hunter. The fenn treasure is a cache of gold and jewels which forrest fenn, an art dealer and author.
People are searching for elusive treasure a multimillionaire. In early january randy bilyeu set out on his search for a hidden treasure he believes is. This is possibly the best kind of treasure hunt the kind with real treasure at the end. Millionaire art curator forrest fenn has reportedly hidden a fortune in gold somewhere in the city of. 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. Solve this millionaires riddle, and youll be on your way. An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockies. If you can decipher the clues in this poem, youll find a treasure. In 2010, forrest fenn set in motion a reallife treasure hunt.
While a positive identification hasnt been made yet, officers believe the recovered body. 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. Solve this millionaires riddle, and youll be on your way to. Theres 265 gold coins, eagles and american double eagles, he said of the chests contents. Jul 02, 2018 he periodically weighs in on the treasure hunt and drops clues for searchers. The eccentric millionaire hid a chest in the rocky mountains containing a fortune in gold and precious metals, inspiring thousands to join the chase. New mexico millionaire forrest fenn says he hid a chest full of gold and gems somewhere in the rockies. Apr 25, 2018 in 2010, forrest fenn, a millionaire art dealer and selftaught archaeologist, buried a treasure worth millions somewhere in the rockies. Forrest fenns book and story prompted a treasure hunt in the rocky. Santa fe millionaires claim he hid a treasure chest sets.
Santa fe millionaires claim he hid a treasure chest sets off. He drove out across the rockies and left the chest. The discovery was made after a colorado avalanche swept the stash onto a roadway. The treasure was thought to be that of eccentric millionaire forrest fenn. After 2 deaths, millionaire pressured to end search for. Rocky mountains treasure hunt turns fatal a poem holds the clues to buried treasure in the rockies. New website consolidates information related to search. 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. Jul 02, 2017 rocky mountains treasure hunt turns fatal a poem holds the clues to buried treasure in the rockies. He released a six stanza poem in his autobiographical book the thrill of the chase that leads directly to the chest. 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. People are searching for elusive treasure a multimillionaire claims he hid. 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.
An eccentric millionaire and his lost rocky mountain treasure. Fenn first revealed the existence of the treasure in his cluefilled, selfpublished memoir, the thrill of the chase. A timeless story of hidden treasure led to another, tragic kind of search. In july of 2017, he disappeared during a rafting expedition expected to be related to.
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. Mar, 2016 forrest fenn is a millionaire who hid a treasure chest in the rocky mountains. 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. 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. 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. Two men have died in remote areas of new mexico trying to. Mar 02, 20 this is possibly the best kind of treasure hunt the kind with real treasure at the end.
The adventurer, art broker, selftaught archeologist, and millionaire buried a treasure of gold bullion somewhere in the rocky mountains in the last decade, just. 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. Forrest fenn said he hid a treasure chest nearly a decade ago somewhere in the rocky mountains. Above is a representative image of a treasure chest in a forest. 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. A photo provided by forrest fenn shows a chest purported to contain gold dust, hundreds of rare gold coins, gold nuggets and other artifacts. Millionaire art curator forrest fenn has reportedly hidden a fortune in. Man arrested for stalking millionaire art dealer famous.
Finally in 2010, he traveled somewhere in new mexico, colorado, wyoming, or montana and hid the trove. New mexico millionaire lures treasure hunters with. 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. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure. Hauser estimated that the prize would be found within a year of the book s release, but 23 years later it. Adventure seekers look for clues based on a poem he published in his book, the thrill of the. The now 87yearold estimates that 350,000 people have gone. People are searching for elusive treasure a multimillionaire claims. You need to read his poem, though, as the clues are wellhidden in it. Fenn estimates that as many as 350,000 people have gone hunting for. Forrest fenns book and story prompted a treasure hunt in the rocky mountains of new mexico, colorado, wyoming, and montana.
However, the idea of such a widescale treasure hunt stayed in the back of his mind. Dec 05, 2019 the federal lawsuit filed on monday in the u. 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. Antiquities dealer forrest fenn penned a poem filled with clues to the treasure chest. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and left a clue. 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. 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. Poem hides clues to millionaire forrest fenns buried treasure. Jan, 2018 people are searching for elusive treasure a multimillionaire claims he hid.
An 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes offered one main clue published wed, apr 18 2018 8. In 2010, forrest fenn, a millionaire art dealer and selftaught archaeologist, buried a treasure worth millions somewhere in the rockies. This excerpt from writer robert sanchezs longform piece lost typifies the exquisitelytold colorado tales from this anthology of writing from 5280 magazine. 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. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure, start here. Apr 18, 2018 an 87yearold millionaire buried treasure in the rockiesand hes offered one main clue published wed, apr 18 2018 8. 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. Most who hunt the treasure are secretive, but not all hunters after the treasure are trying to make it.
Millionaire who hid treasure in rocky mountains says it could be. The art collector who triggered a modernday gold rush by burying a multimilliondollar treasure chest revealed a new clue wednesday to where. The forrest fenn treasure has been found high country. He periodically weighs in on the treasure hunt and drops clues for searchers. Rocky mountains million dollar treasure distinctly. Eric ashby 31 was found dead in colorados arkansas river on july 28. 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. Man perishes in wilderness looking for treasure hidden. Adventure seekers look for clues based on a poem he published in his book, the thrill of the chase, with hopes of. 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. Man perishes in wilderness looking for treasure hidden by new mexico millionaire forrest fenn randy bilyeu was determined to find the. Jun 20, 2017 a millionaire says he buried a hidden treasure. Millionaire forrest fenn is the guy who says he hid the box of gold and gems. Treasure hunter from colorado vanishes while looking for.
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. 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. Because forrest fenn is such an incredible character think will rogers stirred in with indiana jones, i went. The antiquities dealer started the treasure hunt in 2010 when he buried a treasure chest filled with gold and gems in the rocky mountains. This man hid a treasure worth millions in the rocky. The millionaire who buried treasure in the rockies can get. About a decade ago, santa fe art dealer, millionaire. Millionaire leaves poetic clues for treasure hunters abc. Fatalities include one man who, according to family, moved to colorado to hunt for the treasure in 2016.
The forrest fenn treasure has been found high country news. He estimated that 65,000 people have joined the search for the treasure, which he said. A timeless story of hidden treasure led to another, tragic. Rich mans treasure hunt may end up a hoax duration. The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not deliberately placed to aid.
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. Krqe a frustrated treasure hunter is now suing santa fe millionaire forrest fenn, who supposedly hid millions in treasure nearly. Yet, he holds steadfast, as this remarkable treasure hunt stands as his legacy. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and left. Hidden treasures that havent been found yet readers digest. Millionaire leaves poetic clues for treasure hunters. An artists depiction of what a map to the treasure might look like. The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not. For more than a decade, the 82yearold claims he has. The eccentric millionaire has been offered bribes and gotten death threats. Forrest fenn is a millionaire who hid a treasure chest in the rocky mountains. Treasure hunters suing forrest fenn for misleading clues. Treasure hunter lawsuit accuses forrest fenn of providing. In the book, hes written a poem filled with clues that will lead to the.
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