The Thrill of the Chase - Forest Fenn

While thumbing through the in flight magazine on a recent flight I came across an article about Forest Fenn a very successful Santa Fe art dealer and collector. As the article goes he is approaching the end of his life and has decided to create one final mystery and treasure hunt. He has hidden a bronze and gold chest full of gold, jewels, and other treasure worth several millions of dollars, somewhere in the mountains north of Santa Fe. Clues to the treasure are contained in a poem he wrote.


As I have gone alone in there
And with my treasures bold,
I can keep my secret where,
And hint of riches new and old.
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 ever drawing 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 marvel gaze,
Just take the chest and go in peace.
So why is it that I must go
And leave my trove for all to seek?
The answer I already know,
I've done it tired, and now I'm weak.
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 title to the gold.



Thrill of the Chase resource page

Colorado is North of Santa Fe Looks like a lot of fun.