Forrest Fenn: The Story of a Million Dollar Treasure Hunt

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In 2010, Forrest Fenn, an art dealer and former Vietnam War fighter pilot, decided to ignite a modern-day treasure hunt by hiding a chest filled with millions of dollars worth of gold and jewels somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. The only clues to the treasure's location? A cryptic poem in Fenn's self-published memoir, 'The Thrill of the Chase.' This sparked a decade-long search that captivated hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.
So, what drove Fenn to do such a thing? What were the consequences of Fenn's treasure hunt? Who were the key participants who braved the wilderness, and what interesting facts or figures are associated with it?
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We bring you these stories and more in The Compendium, your assembly of fascinating and intriguing things. But if you want more, here's a list of additional resources to explore:
1. 'The Thrill of the Chase' - Forrest Fenn's memoir

2. 'Chasing the thrill' - by Daniel Barbarisi

3. 'The Lure 2016 documentry' - A documentary exploring this great story

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1. Forrest Fenn: The Story of a Million Dollar Treasure Hunt (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] The Eerie Side Podcast (00:36:57)

3. (Cont.) Forrest Fenn: The Story of a Million Dollar Treasure Hunt (00:37:19)