Forrest Fenn: The Story of a Million Dollar Treasure Hunt

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?

More show notes
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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• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
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