Fenn estimates that as many as 350,000 people have gone hunting for. Apr 05, 20 the quest for a multimillion dollar hidden treasure chest, north of pecos, ends with criminal charges for one fortune seeker. The treasure hunters on a deadly quest for an eccentrics. Start the treasure hunt here forrest fenns treasure. Forrest fenns treasure map comes in the form of the poem he published in his 2010 book, the thrill of the chase.
The booty, located somewhere between santa fe, new mexico, and the canadian. Forrest fenns idea to hide a treasure chest is credited as the inspiration for douglas prestons 2004 novel the codex. The forrest fenn treasure has been found high country news. This meant to us that the stone map of the treasure of the church of santa fe was likely a peralta map. Santa fe millionaires claim he hid a treasure chest sets. Our attention was drawn to the stone crosses because one of them stated the map was for the treasure of santa fe. The book that lures readers to their deaths world news express. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and left. Kesselring these five articles are about how we made our discovery, and our journey to the treasures site.
If not there, maybe he does on the last page of the book. The foreword of armchair treasure hunts is written by forrest fenn. Forrest fenn isnt just a writer, hes a successful artdealer, and once owned a successful art and artefact gallery in santa fe, new mexico and many different paintingsartworks are mentioned in the book. The gallery was located in santa fe, new mexico, and sold a variety of. This article appeared in 20, soon after fenn announced his famous treasure. Collected works is a fullservice general bookstore that has served the santa fe community for over 40 years. Forrest fenns infamous treasure hunt has now landed a man behind bars. This man hid a treasure worth millions in the rocky mountains just to get you outdoors.
In case youve missed the tsunami of coverage recently triggered by his appearance on the today show, former air force pilot, treasure hunter, and gallerist fenns autobiography, thrill of the chase, features a 24line poem that points the way to real riches that he buried somewhere in the mountains north of santa fe. But, before dying, he would architect a poem that, if solved, would lead an explorer exactly to the treasure. A playlist of videos about forrest fenn and the hunt for his treasure. Because forrest fenn is such an incredible character think will rogers stirred in with indiana jones, i went back to santa fe to see what new information hed volunteer about the treasure. Santa fe county sheriffs deputies earlier this week extradited a nevada man accused of stalking the adult. The decorated air force pilot and former owner of the most successful art gallery in santa fe decided to hide a treasure. Ive listed some things that may or may not help some of you. Sold exclusively through collected works bookstore located in santa fe, new mexico. Does he offer a clue for finding his million dollar chest of gold hidden somewhere north of santa fe within those words. Cheat sheet thrill of the chasethrill of the chase. Inside the book is a poem which secretly encodes the whereabouts of this treasure chest. It tells how he opened an art gallery in santa fe, new mexico, and. Jun 21, 2017 pastors disappearance reignites debate over treasure hunt.
Adventure seekers look for clues based on a poem he published in his book, the thrill of the chase, with hopes of. It is part office, part treasure hunting lair, almost every inch covered with artifacts that fenn acquired during his career as an. In this interview clip between forrest fenn and bruce krasnow, a reporter for the santa fe new mexican, fenn speaks about the buzz around the hunt for his treasure. View information about santa fe treasures estate services. New this year, ski santa fe has opened their 18 hole disc golf course for all to enjoy. If you can solve the puzzle, you can go and collect hundreds of thousands of dollars if not well over a million right now. Yet, he holds steadfast, as this remarkable treasure hunt stands as his legacy. Jun 01, 2017 upon the release of his second memoir, too far to walk, the moby dickens book shop in taos, new mexico, hosted a book signing and question and answer session. 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. We thought the maps were about mines in the wilderness and had not heard of this other treasure. Its hidden in the rocky mountains between santa fe and the canadian border. Santa fe for more than a decade, he packed and repacked his treasure chest, sprinkling in gold dust and adding hundreds of rare gold coins and gold nuggets. Some contend the treasure hunt is a marketing ploy to encourage people to purchase fenns extremely costly books. He then selfpublished a memoir the thrill of the chase, containing all the clues necessary to find the booty.
You can click here to tell me or, scroll down to see what clues other people have written and maybe you can answer their clues too. Forrest fenn, a successful santa fe art dealer whose selfpublished memoir hints at a buried treasure, has sent thousands of hunters to scour the new mexico wilderness. They run estate liquidations estate sales, tag sales, auctions, etc in the santa fe area. This convinced us that the burbridge map was for this church treasure and that the peralta stones were linked to the church treasure. Bookstore collected works bookstore and coffeehouse. Jul 12, 2017 if youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure, start here. May 03, 20 the santa fe forest service alone plans to have some 240 workers surveying the 11 million acres that fall under the agencys jurisdiction this summer, a time when treasure hunt efforts could ramp up. Santa fe, new mexico, and the canadian border, may be a treasure chest worth millions. 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.
And a recent message to the new mexican says those other hunters are fooling themselves because the treasure is in a hollowedout tree in the front of fenns santa fe home. A lifelong outdoorsman, fenn, now 89, envisaged the treasure hunt as a. Stone cross map states the map is for the treasure of the church of santa fe superstition mountain historical society archives. It also led to overwhelming demand for a book he wrote that offers a map to the treasure. Mar 25, 2020 shortly thereafter, new mexico state police chief pete kassetas told the santa fe new mexican that he believed the treasure hunt should be brought to a close. When questioned about his digging, the man told authorities he was looking for the treasure described in fenns book, the thrill of the chase.
Amazing scavenger hunt adventure santa fe 8056035620 turn santa fe into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Buried treasure in new mexico may have claimed 2nd life. Providing santa fe with the most current interactive platform for events, music, arts, business, dining and lifestyle. The chapters in my book have very subtle hints but are not. That man told police the clues pointed him to fenns house in santa fe. Thousands reportedly have gone searching for the treasure forrest fenn says. 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. Aug 06, 2018 some have been solved, but others wait to be solved, and you could be the one to find their treasures. Forrest fenn treasure hunt death, michael sexton fourth.
Publisher of treasure hunt book prints more copies. Fenn sued by colorado man claiming he was duped by treasure hunt. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and. Mar 27, 20 11th clue released in hunt for new mexico treasure chest. Our large selection of local travel, southwest and native american history, art and architecture books, are complimented by all genres of novels, poetry, and childrens books. If you can decipher the clues in this poem, youll find a treasure.
So, does art or writing play a significant role in finding fenns gold. Eric sloanes home the hint of riches forrest fenns. Anatomy of a treasure hunt part 1 of 5 by robert l. Looking to visit santa fe mountain treasure hunt in santa fe, n. We located several mines and trails as indicated on the map. The hunt has drawn worldwide attention and a number of unwanted visitors to fenns santa fe residence, some of whom said they believe it is hidden there. Sep 06, 2016 during the first week in october, ski santa fe will run their super chief quad chair from 10 am to 3 pm. Remember, maegan, this is the one and only true map to forrest fenns treasure. On the hunt for the forrest fenn treasure travel blue book. Join a gypsys kiss as they tell you about their search for the treasure forrest fenn hid somewhere in the mountains north of santa fe, new mexico in 2010 and described in his first memoir, the. Five santa fe october events you shouldnt miss santa fe. As you rode your horse into town you had to pass 80 telephone poles in order to reach a mile because they were 1 chain apart, or 66 feet.
Pennsylvania man arrested during infamous forrest fenn. The fenn treasure hunt has been featured in television shows, magazine articles, and books. M find more information about this attraction and other nearby santa fe family attractions and hotels on family vacation critic. Our large selection of local travel, southwest and native american history, art and architecture books, are complimented by all genres of novels, poetry, and childrens books many by new mexico authors. A look at the notorious treasure hidden by forrest fenn somewhere in the rockies, in the roughly miles between santa fe, new mexico. The book contains clues to the treasure s location as forrest fenn invites readers to join in the thrill of the chase. Forrest fenns book and story prompted a treasure hunt in the rocky. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure, start here. As many as 2 million people since 2010 have searched the rocky mountains for a treasure chest of gold hidden by santa fe millionaire forrest fenn, a new report says. The forrest fenn treasure is still out there, but high country news has great stories you can discover right now. Return to it when you have reached an information overload and need to go back. The fenn treasure is a cache of gold and jewels which forrest fenn, an art dealer and author. Art collector forrest fenn has released a brandnew clue leading to the location of the treasure. A twist of good fortune kept forrest alive, and he now resides in santa fe where he writes books, gives hints, and frequently engages with those on the chase.
This man hid a treasure worth millions in the rocky mountains. 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. But when he turned 80 in 2010, it occurred to him to just go ahead and hide it. A book of clues to teach people now find a boutty outsid of santa fe. A city founded by spanish colonists in 1610 is now considered the oldest state capital city in america. Send me your best christmas treasure hunt clue, and we can make an amazing treasure hunt for mrs. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and. Pennsylvania man arrested during infamous forrest fenn hidden. Public events such as book signings now require bodyguards. If you can solve the puzzle, you can go and collect hundreds of thousands of. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history.
Residents can pay their property taxes at the treasurers office, 102 grant ave. If youre hunting for forrest fenns buried treasure. Forrest fenn at moby dickens book shop taos, nm 11. Today, thousands of treasure hunters are obsessed with finding it.
He wrote a book called the thrill of the chase, in which he hid clues to help people find the treasure. New clue released in famed hunt for new mexico treasure. An eccentric millionaire from santa fe hid a chest full of gold and precious gems in the rocky mountains six years ago. Jun 21, 2017 the box itself measures 10x10 inches and weighs about 40 pounds with the treasure inside. This man hid a treasure worth millions in the rocky. The box itself measures 10x10 inches and weighs about 40 pounds with the treasure inside. Fenn survived the illness and waited until he was about 80 years old to move forward with his plan to hide the treasure. Mar, 2016 an eccentric millionaire from santa fe hid a chest full of gold and precious gems in the rocky mountains six years ago. The treasure hunt has drawn worldwide attention and brought a number of uninvited guests to fenns santa fe residence, including a pennsylvania man who, convinced the treasure was contained in a.
Forrest fenn is a millionaire who hid a treasure chest in the rocky mountains. The santa fe ski basin will also play host to fall music and activities such as the corn hole challenge and a kids treasure hunt. 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. New mexico millionaire lures treasure hunters with hidden chest. Millionaire forrest fenn hid treasure in the rockies and left a clue. Since richard mentioned the olden days lets harken to 1620 when universal land measures first became law in england and america. After missing a meeting last wednesday, police were notified.
People are dying trying to find the treasure forrest fenn. In the book, hes written a poem filled with clues that will lead to the. The states roughest terrain is full of those looking for a fortune, that one new mexican says, is buried thousands of feet above sea level. The treasure hunt was featured in a 2015 episode of expedition unknown, finding fenns fortune. Forrest also wrote a memoir, the thrill of the chase, which is a beautiful hard cover book with plenty of pictures and lots of possible additional hints to where the treasure chest is hidden. Five people died attempting what we accomplished, in the same time interval. Its somewhere between santa fe, new mexico and the canadian border. This hunt is not a charitable giveaway, as he would like you to believe. Oct 15, 2018 forrest fenns infamous treasure hunt has now landed a man behind bars. Its been eight years since the famed santa fe art dealer published his autobiography, the thrill of the chase, and invited people to look for what he says is a chest full of gold and jewels hidden for the taking.
The fenn treasure is a treasure reportedly worth over a million dollars supposedly hidden by art dealer and author forrest fenn in the rocky mountains. Ritt says that his book was written for all the serious fenn treasure searchers out. The book contains clues to the treasures location as forrest fenn invites readers to join in the thrill of the chase. The legend of fenns gold cover stories santa fe reporter. Hints and clues to help you solve forrest fenns treasure hunt and find the chest filled with gold coins and jewels. Turn santa fe into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Jul 02, 2018 the man behind it all sits in a highwalled study in santa fe.
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