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The Thrill of the Chase a Memoir

Forrest Fenn

This book is the remarkable true story of Forrest Fenn's life and of a hidden treasure, secreted somewhere in the mountains north of Santa Fe. The book contains clues to the treasure's location as Forrest Fenn invites readers to join in "The Thrill of the Chase".

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Stuff You Should Know

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Stuff You Should Know

Forrest Fenn wrote and self-published this memoir in 2010, containing a poem with clues about a hidden treasure chest, which sparked a widespread treasure hunt in the Rocky Mountains.

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He wrote a self-published memoir called The Thrill of the Chase, published in 2010.

— Episode: Finding the Fenn Treasure

Episode: Finding the Fenn Treasure

Forrest Fenn wrote and self-published this memoir in 2010, containing a poem with clues about a hidden treasure chest, which sparked a widespread treasure hunt in the Rocky Mountains.

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He wrote a self-published memoir called The Thrill of the Chase, published in 2010.

And he, in it, contained a poem with six rhyming stanzas printed on the map of the Rockies.

And I think we should take a break and read this poem right after this.

Episode: Finding the Fenn Treasure

Forrest Fenn wrote and self-published this memoir in 2010, which contained a poem with clues to a hidden treasure, leading to a decade-long treasure hunt in the Rocky Mountains.

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He wrote a self-published memoir called The Thrill of the Chase, published in 2010.

And he, in it, contained a poem with six rhyming stanzas printed on the map of the Rockies.

Episode: Finding the Fenn Treasure

It was Forrest Fenn's self-published memoir, which was published in 2010, and included a poem with clues to a hidden treasure in the Rocky Mountains.

"

He wrote a self-published memoir called The Thrill of the Chase, published in 2010.

And he, in it, contained a poem with six rhyming stanzas printed on the map of the Rockies.

Episode: Finding the Fenn Treasure

Forrest Fenn wrote and self-published this memoir in 2010, which included a poem with clues that led to a hidden treasure chest in the Rocky Mountains.

"

He wrote a self-published memoir called The Thrill of the Chase, published in 2010.

And he, in it, contained a poem with six rhyming stanzas printed on the map of the Rockies.

And I think we should take a break and read this poem right after this.

Episode: Finding the Fenn Treasure

Forrest Fenn wrote and self-published this memoir in 2010, which contained a poem with clues to a hidden treasure chest in the Rocky Mountains.

"

He wrote a self-published memoir called The Thrill of the Chase, published in 2010.

And he, in it, contained a poem with six rhyming stanzas printed on the map of the Rockies.

48 Hours

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48 Hours

The hosts explained that the author self‑published the memoir in 2010 and embedded a distinctive 24‑line poem that purportedly contained clues to a hidden chest of gold in the Rocky Mountains, aiming to encourage families to explore the outdoors. They noted that the poem sparked a modern treasure hunt, highlighting the book's role as the catalyst for the adventure.

Episode: The Fenn Treasure

Forrest Fenn self-published his memoir in 2010, which contained a 24-line poem that he claimed held clues to a treasure chest he hid somewhere in the Rocky Mountains.

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The next year, Fenn self-published his memoir, The Thrill of the Chase.

To get families into the great outdoors, Fenn put a little incentive inside his memoir, that distinctive 24-line poem.

He claimed it contained clues that would lead one clever person to the 10 by 10 inch chest of gold he'd hidden somewhere in the Rocky Mountains.

If you can follow the clues in the poem to the treasure chest, you're going to be amazed at what you find.

Episode: The Fenn Treasure - Encore

It was Fenn's self-published memoir that contained the 24-line poem with clues to the hidden treasure within the Rocky Mountains, which launched a modern-day treasure hunt.

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The next year fen self published his memoir the thrill of the chase

To get families into the great outdoors fen put a little incentive inside his memoir that distinctive 24 line poem He claimed to contain clues that would lead one clever person To the 10 by 10 inch chest of gold he'd hidden somewhere in the rocky mountains

Episode: The Fenn Treasure

Forrest Fenn's memoir was self-published and contained the 24-line poem that provided clues to the location of a hidden treasure chest in the Rocky Mountains, which he had hidden more than 10 years prior.

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To get families into the great outdoors, Fen put a little incentive inside his memoir, that distinctive 24-line poem.

If you can follow the clues in the poem to the treasure chest, you're going to be amazed at what you find.

MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

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MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

In the episode, the host recounted how a survivor relied on the memoir for cryptic verses that guided his treasure hunt, ultimately trusting its directions despite the perilous outcome. The book was highlighted as the source of the clues that shaped the entire adventure, and its author was identified as Forrest Fenn. The discussion framed the memoir as a pivotal, trusted tool within the story.

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Episode: You Can't Read This Book (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISOD...

Mike carried the book throughout his trek, reading its verses for guidance and ultimately trusting it to lead him to the treasure, though it proved deadly. The rescue team later learned the book's title and author from the survivor.

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Mike opened up the book, and like he had so many times before, he read a few lines from the front. They went like this. Begin it where warm waters halt, and take it in the canyon down. Not far, but too far to walk.

If you've been wise and found the blaze, look quickly down. Your quest to cease.

He had been right all along. He just had to be patient and trust the book.

This book, the book Mike was carrying with him, was called The Thrill of the Chase, and the author was a man named Forrest Fenn.

The MeatEater Podcast

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The MeatEater Podcast

Forrest Fenn's memoir, published before the treasure hunt began, contained a poem with clues to the treasure's location. It was mentioned that the book's sales increased dramatically during the treasure hunt.

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Begin it where warm waters halt, and take it in the canyon down, not far, but too far to walk, put in below the home of brown.

— Episode: Ep. 246: The Fenn Treasure

Episode: Ep. 246: The Fenn Treasure

Forrest Fenn's memoir, published before the treasure hunt began, contained a poem with clues to the treasure's location. It was mentioned that the book's sales increased dramatically during the treasure hunt.

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Begin it where warm waters halt, and take it in the canyon down, not far, but too far to walk, put in below the home of brown.

From there, it's no place for the meek. The end is drawing ever nigh. There'll be no paddle up your creek, just heavy loads and water high.

If you've been wise and found the blaze, look quickly down your quest to cease. But tarry scant with marveled gaze, just take the chest and go in peace.

So hear me all and listen good. Your effort will be worth the cold. If you are brave and in the wood, I give you the title to the gold.

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