We shall not cease from exploration, submitted by mr_djopavitch to ForrestFennTreasure [link] [comments] and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Humans are nothing if not tenacious. After all, it is in our nature to explore and delve into the mystery of the unknown. When Forrest Fenn, an avid art collector, quoted T.S. Eliot, many did not find any significance in the aforementioned line. This quote, however, will become a significant reassurance that the searcher is on the right track; provided that he/she is on the right track. As we begin this deep dive into the perplexity of solving Fenn's poem, let me confess that I am about as far from a professional treasure hunter as you will ever find, but like so many, I love the challenge of a good mystery. On June 6, 2020, Forrest Fenn announced that his long-lasting treasure hunt was finally over. News that the chest was found has devastated many. Over the years, thousands of people embarked on endeavor to find the elusive treasure chest and at least five people lost their lives in the process. Unfortunately, neither the name of the finder nor the location of the site has been disclosed. I am a strong believer that cliffhangers need to be employed wisely and masterfully. Fenn's obscurity, on the other hand, left too many unanswered questions and frustration. While only Fenn and the finder know the exact location of the whereabouts of the chest, I will attempt to provide some remedy backed by logic and present credible explanation behind each clue. I first learned about the treasure chase a few years back while I was binge-watching YouTube videos, but at that time I was somewhat skeptical and the memory of it slowly faded. That was until November of 2019, I had a lot of free time to wonder around when I stumbled on yet another video about this alluring chase. This time it picked my interest for good and I got somewhat hooked! As days went by, I grasped every single word transcribed in the poem, read every online post I could get my hands on, and learned about this wonderful community. Over time, I realized that many of the shared solutions on the internet did not make much sense and they led me to a dead-end. At one point, I even found myself revering as I was suspending each stanza up in the air with a string of wire; I would strike them hard with my imaginary bat, as if they were some birthday pinatas. Deep down, I realized that the solution to each clue should have an undeniable certainty, but above all, I knew that as I get closer, I will experience immense waves of exhilaration – a true Eureka moment! As a side note, I never got my hands on any of Fenn's books, but it didn't matter to me because according to Fenn, I didn't have to read them. Fenn has tattled frequently that his cryptic poem consists of nine clues, that if solved correctly, should lead the searcher to the end of his rainbow. At first, it's quite hard to pinpoint what justifies as a clue and what not. Is it an action? Is it a set of directions? As a matter of fact, it is punctuation. There are nine complete sentences in the poem. Every sentence constitutes as a clue including the one with the question mark in the fifth stanza. Most of the clues have several sub-clues and there seems to be no logic behind why Fenn designed it in such a way. Some grammar savvy activists may argue that the punctuation might not have been correctly used throughout the poem, but I get an eerie feeling that Fenn specifically wanted nine clues in his poem - no more, no less! 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. The first stanza contains one sentence or one clue. Fenn reiterated that it is crucial to figure out where the first clue is in his poem, yet “where warm waters halt” is not really the first clue, albeit, at first glimpse, it sure seems like it. He revealed that there is one single word in the poem that is a key and it's perfectly sensible that this very key should provide a general location of where warm waters actually halt. The only word that sticks out like a sore thumb is "treasures" followed by a word "bold". The answer is hiding in plain sight and Fenn used the word “bold” here on purpose, as if he wanted to apply bold text formatting, but his editor advised against it. At that very moment, it became crystal clear to me that the starting location is the Treasure mountain which happens to be an alpine peak in Colorado, measuring 13,535 feet in elevation. Treasure mountain has some rich history and it was previously prospected by a French expedition in the 1700s. The mountain was named after a legend of a missing treasure, part of which was never allegedly recovered to this day. Fenn has also mentioned in correspondence with other searchers that once the treasure is found and the treasure site is revealed, everyone will wonder "Why I haven't think of it before!?" Let's start by simplifying the entire first stanza: As I went there alone with my treasure near the Treasure mountain, where I can keep my secret and where I can hint of new and old riches. 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. The second stanza contains two sentences or two clues. Although there are only two clues in this stanza, in reality there are four. This stanza reveals the starting point and a set of directions one has to follow to reach a vital location. Begin it where warm waters halt Where do warm waters halt? Pretty much everywhere! The key is that one must understand the water cycle in nature. In essence, it is a process of cyclic movement of water in the earth's biosphere. There are four main stages in the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection. All warm waters, whether from water bodies or soil, end up as clouds at a certain point. Since the Treasure mountain is an alpine peak, it is rational to conclude that Fenn refers to its summit. Nevertheless, just like with everything else in this chase, we'll have to be a little bit more specific. Treasure mountain's top is quite a stretch. 3D view of Treasure Mountain using Google Earth. A meticulous study of the area reveals a peculiar spot on a topographic map - the Skyline mine. There is not a single place in the Rocky mountains that go so well with this notion for it sounds almost poetic. Skyline mine or cloud mine is the place where warm waters or clouds come to existence. Spoiler alert: this point will be of paramount significance in order to triangulate the final chest location once we uncover the location of the blaze. Topographic map of the Skyline Mine outlined by the red circle. And take it in the canyon down, This one is a freebie! Pretty self explanatory! Just descend the mountain into the canyon. Do we really need to physically go up or down the Treasure mountain? Not really! Not far, but too far to walk. Since most mountain trails tend to have a zigzag pattern, it takes much longer to descend a trail than to simply draw a straight imaginary line down the summit. In this particular case, it's the Jeep trail that goes down the Treasure mountain's summit and it happens to coincide with the Skyline mine. Jeep Trail outlined by a dotted black line on a topographic map. Put in below the home of Brown. This clue has triggered so much controversy that theories ranged from some ranger named Joe Brown to a brown trout fish. The solution to this mind boggling puzzle is actually quite simple. There is a profound reason the letter 'B' is capitalized, implying that it must be either a proper name or a proper noun. The Brown in question, however, is the American Brown Swiss dairy cattle, albeit simply called Brown Swiss for short. This breed derives its name from the German word Braunvieh, thus it inherited the capital 'B' in the English language. The cattle's home is in alpine region, so below the home of Brown is just below the alpine altitude or anywhere below the tree line. This notion is in accordance with the montane ecosystem - lower pressure at higher altitudes causes the temperature to drop. In essence, tall mountains could have several different seasons with significant diversity in vegetation. Sub-alpine range or the home of Brown is an altitude marker and this concept could be applied pretty much anywhere on the planet. The definition of the phrasal verb “put in” is to enter a place or to enter a port. The Yule Creek is conveniently located in the vicinity of the point of descend and could be reached from the Jeep trail. Home of Brown outlined by the red circle 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. The third stanza contains one sentence or one clue, however each line is a clue on its own. The clues get progressively easy from here on with a crafty intention to reach a deadlock. From there it’s no place for the meek, This entire stanza depicts valuable landmarks that could be plotted on a map. Once in the valley, one could go in any direction. Someone who is meek, on the other hand, would not set foot in the wilderness. There is a wilderness border line that could be identified on a topographic map that extends in the direction of the marble quarry. The Yule Marble Quarry Company was founded by a colonel Channing Meek in 1907, who tragically died at the site while jumping from a moving trolley. Since the word meek in the poem is not a proper name, hence it's not capitalized, this conception should have little or no significance to the poem. However, this coincidence is just staggering and worth mentioning. Wilderness Boundary line depicted by a purple line. The end is ever drawing nigh; Nigh is an old-fashioned word that could be used to mean on the left side or near in time, place or relationship. The entire valley seems to ever so slightly draw to the left into what looks like the oblivion. No need to have boots on the ground since Google Earth, yet again, provides an excellent perspective view of the valley. Another interpretation is that the end is near, but in fact we still have a long way to go! The left curvature of the entire valley could be appreciated on this screenshot. There'll be no paddle up your creek, The Yule creek is a violently fast moving stream of water. Swimming it upstream is an unbearable idea. The land around the quarry is privately owned and inaccessible for the most part. Knowing that we don't need to paddle is certainly comforting, therefore the only rational route to take is the Yule Creek trail. This trail stretches some 15 miles to the Paradise Divide and is full of scenic views, however, it is not an easy trail to hike. The trail begins with a 45 degree steep incline and for the most part is covered in lush vegetation. The best time to hike it is between June through September and according to multiple sources only a few made it all the way to the end. Fenn have mentioned that he was old and frail when he made two trips from his car to the hiding site and he accomplished it in one afternoon. There will a twist to this story, so just hang in there! Just heavy loads and water high. I suppose at this point it's quite reasonable to assume that heavy loads is directly linked to the Yule Marble Quarry. There are myriad marble blocks that could be spotted scattered around the area, particularly on the 3C road which leads to the trail. The white marble that was extracted at the quarry is of superior quality and was used to build historical sites such as the Lincoln memorial in Washington DC and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia. The water high is the collection of streams that run down from the Justice mountain and drain into the Yule creek about a mile away from the quarry. There are also several lakes that are located near the top of the Treasure mountain on the opposite side of the valley (Yule lakes), however, this is not the first water body we encounter on our journey, so this theory doesn't seem plausible. 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. The forth stanza contains one sentence or one clue, but in fact there are four. At first, this stanza seems to provide the final location of the chest, but we will soon learn that this quest is far from over. It was masterfully crafted to drain both mentally and physically for only a true treasure seeker could unravel the mystery of the final location of the chest. If you’ve been wise and found the blaze, Yet another controversial clue that baffled the minds of thousands. There was a wide range of compelling ideas associated with the blaze, but not many searchers took the blaze for its literal interpretation which is a very large or fiercely burning flame. A wise person will research, read books, study maps, and above all, look at things from a different perspective. As we continue our quest with Google Earth, we descend on a flat area of the valley dubbed Thompson flat. From this moment on, we should probably get our eyes peeled for the blaze since it's the next clue on the menu. After thorough inspection, we notice a small reddish-brown spot located inside this region. A small reddish-brown spot outlined by a red oval. At first, the significance of the area in question seems unconvincing, however when we rotate the image 90 degrees, things become more apparent. This previously overlooked frivolous spot suddenly transforms into the fierce deity with a cunning resemblance of a burning flame. In reality, it is a collection of bushes scattered over the area that stretches over some 1,300 feet. In autumn through spring, these bushes appear reddish-brown, but in summer they turn green. Yet again, Forrest hid a substantial clue right in front of our noses for nearly a decade and got away with it. The blaze. A cunning resemblance with a burning flame. Look quickly down, your quest to cease, Hooray! All that's left is to look for the chest under the blaze and the treasure could be ours! Alas, this is an incorrect statement! The path to this location from the parking spot is very treacherous even in summer conditions. For someone who was in his late 70s, carrying over 20 pounds on his shoulders will require tremendous amount of effort, not to mention the added weight from food and water supplies. So if we did everything Fenn intended us to do, what did we miss? The answer is pretty obvious, we have to look under the blaze! There is one particular feature that stands out in most bizarre relief and it's the 90 degree angle the Yule creek forms at the base of the blaze. It is a very rare phenomenon in nature for a water creek to form a right angle and that's why it deserves special attention. As a matter of fact, there is a high probability that the course of the creek, for some incomprehensible reason, has been artificially altered in the past. The creek forms a perfect 90 degree angle. Elevation 9,777 feet. The entire stanza provides a tone that convinces the searcher to look past this logic; pack your bags and look under the blaze area. Unfortunately, the search area is still massive and being in the remote location makes it a very time consuming journey to reach and explore. In order to find an alternate location, we have to look at things at the right angle, literally. Fenn was a military pilot and an avid land surveyor, so it is not surprising that he decided to include some navigational voodoo in his treasure quest. The most intuitive way to deal with this matter is to draw a straight line from the Skyline mine to the blaze on a topographic map. Fenn reiterated that the starting point (Skyline mine) is of paramount significance, therefore we should consider this as an important piece of information. The next logical step is to draw a set of perpendicular lines that correspond to the precise length of the initial line; one set from the blaze and one set from the Skyline mine. We end up with four possible chest locations, three of which are in hard to reach areas. So far, there is only one potential location that matches the description and it happens to be very close to the 3C road. If this is in fact the final location then the rest of the clues should confirm this hypothesis. Point C is inside the wilderness territory/public land. A - Skyline Mine B - Blaze (a point where Yule Creek forms 90 degrees with itself) C - Most Plausible Chest location A precise 90 degree angle line was drawn from the Skyline Mine (A) to the chest location (C). AB length = AC length; AB ⊥ AC Fenn said: "Knowing about head pressures, foot pounds, acre feet, bible verses, Latin, cubic inches, icons, fonts, charts, graphs, formulas, curved lines, magnetic variations, codes, depth meters, riddles, drones or ciphers will not assist anyone to treasure location, although these things have been offered as positive solutions. Excellent research materials are TTOTC, Google Earth, and/or a good map. f" So far we used: - Straight lines and not curved lines (This distinction was implied by Fenn that using straight lines is allowed and could in fact come in handy!) - German word "Braunvieh" and found the definition of HoB. (No Latin word has been used). - Angles, more specifically 90 degree angles. (Not even close!) - Possibly a ruler and/or a protractor. (Not on the menu... we're still good! *phew*) - We did use riddle-solving skills to pinpoint the real treasure location. Riddles is in fact on the menu! But wait, the entire poem must be one big riddle in a sense that it has to be solved! Is this a paradox or there could be another reasonable explanation?! What if, what he meant is that we don't have to mess with his poem, so that we don't need to come up with anagrams, ciphers, codes, numbers, symbols that once manipulated reveal a hidden message. But tarry scant with marvel gaze, What is the marvel gaze and why do we have to tarry scant? If we were to stand next to the blaze, we are presented with a million dollar view which is dominated by three massive mountain peaks. Unofficially, they are called Baby Bells due to their resemblance to Maroon Bells that are located about 10 miles North-East. Baby Bells view near the blaze location. At this point, Fenn hints that we should wait a little bit and not rush with our assumptions that the chest is located anywhere near the blaze. If the Baby Bells is indeed the marvel gaze then they should be visible from the actual hiding spot. If we are to take the last most plausible location and flip into a perspective mode, we could appreciate the very same view only at some distance away. The very same Marvel Gaze view near the hiding spot. Just take the chest and go in peace. The phrasing here is convoluted. This line has been masterminded to confuse the searchers into believing that their quest is over by implying they should have looked under the blaze area. Yet Fenn is better than this; he believes that the real thrill of the chase is not without some romance. He first dazzles us with a marvelous view and only then goes for the goodies! The word chest here, refers to woman's breasts. I realize that it may sound preposterous, but the nature's uncanny ability to imitate is ubiquitous. Take the chest! Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, is perhaps one of the most notable examples with prominent features. So why is it that I must go And leave my trove for all to seek? The answers I already know, I’ve done it tired, and now I’m weak. The 5th stanza contains 2 sentences or 2 clues. Fenn is asking a question which could be further divided into two separate clauses: Why is it that he must go? Why should he leave his trove for all to seek? In this stanza he is trying to convey an important message that he couldn't have made it all the way to the blaze. He was too old, frail and weak at that time to make that trip, so why should we? He also refers to his treasure as a trove, which from a legal point of view is no longer considered to be abandoned property. One of the synonyms of the word trove is stockpile. Perhaps, we should look for some stones that stand out and covers the entry to a natural cavity, but we cannot be certain unless we have our boots on the ground. 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. The 6th stanza contains two sentences or two clues. This is a last stanza that further solidifies the final location of the chest. Forrest have mentioned that we need to have boots on the ground in order to properly solve the last few clues. Did he mean the searchers have to be at the blaze location to realize it's not there? So hear me all and listen good, Your effort will be worth the cold. What stays cold in the mountains regardless of the season? Water comes to mind! Water is considered to be cold if it is under 55F. There are two small streams in the vicinity, but I doubt they are active during summer time. There is a possibility that there is an underground water source, perhaps too small to be outlined on a map by cartographers. Fenn have mentioned that the treasure chest is always wet, yet it is not underwater. Since the chest was located at high elevation, it is safe to assume that dew formation is nothing but ordinary. If the chest is shaded from the sun exposure, than droplet formation on the bronze patina due to condensation is to be expected. However, a more plausible explanation is that the chest is located in a small natural cavity which is always moist, especially if it is on the shaded side. What if temperature has nothing or little to do with the chest location? What if Fenn is feeling a little jolly and wants to play the hot and cold game with us? He did send us to the blaze location after all and now he wants to comfort us that this game was well worth it. Does he imply we should use cold judgment? There are myriad interpretations one can come up with, the important thing is that this clue holds little or no significance at this point since we are just a stone's throw away. If you are brave and in the wood I give you title to the gold. Bravery is not just facing one's fear, it's also persistence and perseverance. They say it's not being brave if you aren't scared or stupid. Fenn's intention was to mislead searchers into thinking the area under the blaze is the correct hiding spot. Even if you truly believed your solution was accurate, you are most likely to end up empty handed, exhausted and move on with your life. It takes someone who is persistent and not easily swayed when faced by series of challenges and failures. You need to take a step back and consider the bigger picture and finally look at the problem from the right angle. In the wood, on the other hand, could mean we have to be in the “bullseye”. In the past, the bullseye of the dart board was made of wood, hence the expression “in the wood”. If we look at the topographic map of the area we notice that the highest elevation points or peaks are outlined by a circle or an oval which depicts the bullseye analogy. The peaks are depicted by an oval or a circle on a topographic map. Update 2/4/2021 I decided to include a screenshot that illustrates most of the landmarks on one single picture of the area. Treasure map. Click to enlarge. This poem was written by an architect who deliberately chose every word that could be interpreted in a myriad of ways. When the treasure chest was allegedly discovered, neither Fenn nor the finder provided any useful information about the whereabouts of the site other than it was found somewhere in the state of Wyoming. While I cannot state with absolute certainty the reasons of such conspiracy, I may speculate that a lot has to do with the legal aspects the finder may be facing if he chooses to disclose the proper location. I hope that my contribution will fuel others to explore the unknown and mysterious, for the journey is more important than the destination. Stay safe! - mr djopavitch |
We shall not cease from exploration, submitted by mr_djopavitch to FindingFennsGold [link] [comments] and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Humans are nothing if not tenacious. After all, it is in our nature to explore and delve into the mystery of the unknown. When Forrest Fenn, an avid art collector, quoted T.S. Eliot, many did not find any significance in the aforementioned line. This quote, however, will become a significant reassurance that the searcher is on the right track; provided that he/she is on the right track. As we begin this deep dive into the perplexity of solving Fenn's poem, let me confess that I am about as far from a professional treasure hunter as you will ever find, but like so many, I love the challenge of a good mystery. On June 6, 2020, Forrest Fenn announced that his long-lasting treasure hunt was finally over. News that the chest was found has devastated many. Over the years, thousands of people embarked on endeavor to find the elusive treasure chest and at least five people lost their lives in the process. Unfortunately, neither the name of the finder nor the location of the site has been disclosed. I am a strong believer that cliffhangers need to be employed wisely and masterfully. Fenn's obscurity, on the other hand, left too many unanswered questions and frustration. While only Fenn and the finder know the exact location of the whereabouts of the chest, I will attempt to provide some remedy backed by logic and present credible explanation behind each clue. I first learned about the treasure chase a few years back while I was binge-watching YouTube videos, but at that time I was somewhat skeptical and the memory of it slowly faded. That was until November of 2019, I had a lot of free time to wonder around when I stumbled on yet another video about this alluring chase. This time it picked my interest for good and I got somewhat hooked! As days went by, I grasped every single word transcribed in the poem, read every online post I could get my hands on, and learned about this wonderful community. Over time, I realized that many of the shared solutions on the internet did not make much sense and they led me to a dead-end. At one point, I even found myself revering as I was suspending each stanza up in the air with a string of wire; I would strike them hard with my imaginary bat, as if they were some birthday pinatas. Deep down, I realized that the solution to each clue should have an undeniable certainty, but above all, I knew that as I get closer, I will experience immense waves of exhilaration – a true Eureka moment! As a side note, I never got my hands on any of Fenn's books, but it didn't matter to me because according to Fenn, I didn't have to read them. Fenn has tattled frequently that his cryptic poem consists of nine clues, that if solved correctly, should lead the searcher to the end of his rainbow. At first, it's quite hard to pinpoint what justifies as a clue and what not. Is it an action? Is it a set of directions? As a matter of fact, it is punctuation. There are nine complete sentences in the poem. Every sentence constitutes as a clue including the one with the question mark in the fifth stanza. Most of the clues have several sub-clues and there seems to be no logic behind why Fenn designed it in such a way. Some grammar savvy activists may argue that the punctuation might not have been correctly used throughout the poem, but I get an eerie feeling that Fenn specifically wanted nine clues in his poem - no more, no less! 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. The first stanza contains one sentence or one clue. Fenn reiterated that it is crucial to figure out where the first clue is in his poem, yet “where warm waters halt” is not really the first clue, albeit, at first glimpse, it sure seems like it. He revealed that there is one single word in the poem that is a key and it's perfectly sensible that this very key should provide a general location of where warm waters actually halt. The only word that sticks out like a sore thumb is "treasures" followed by a word "bold". The answer is hiding in plain sight and Fenn used the word “bold” here on purpose, as if he wanted to apply bold text formatting, but his editor advised against it. At that very moment, it became crystal clear to me that the starting location is the Treasure mountain which happens to be an alpine peak in Colorado, measuring 13,535 feet in elevation. Treasure mountain has some rich history and it was previously prospected by a French expedition in the 1700s. The mountain was named after a legend of a missing treasure, part of which was never allegedly recovered to this day. Fenn has also mentioned in correspondence with other searchers that once the treasure is found and the treasure site is revealed, everyone will wonder "Why I haven't think of it before!?" Let's start by simplifying the entire first stanza: As I went there alone with my treasure near the Treasure mountain, where I can keep my secret and where I can hint of new and old riches. 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. The second stanza contains two sentences or two clues. Although there are only two clues in this stanza, in reality there are four. This stanza reveals the starting point and a set of directions one has to follow to reach a vital location. Begin it where warm waters halt Where do warm waters halt? Pretty much everywhere! The key is that one must understand the water cycle in nature. In essence, it is a process of cyclic movement of water in the earth's biosphere. There are four main stages in the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection. All warm waters, whether from water bodies or soil, end up as clouds at a certain point. Since the Treasure mountain is an alpine peak, it is rational to conclude that Fenn refers to its summit. Nevertheless, just like with everything else in this chase, we'll have to be a little bit more specific. Treasure mountain's top is quite a stretch. 3D view of Treasure Mountain using Google Earth. A meticulous study of the area reveals a peculiar spot on a topographic map - the Skyline mine. There is not a single place in the Rocky mountains that go so well with this notion for it sounds almost poetic. Skyline mine or cloud mine is the place where warm waters or clouds come to existence. Spoiler alert: this point will be of paramount significance in order to triangulate the final chest location once we uncover the location of the blaze. Topographic map of the Skyline Mine outlined by the red circle. And take it in the canyon down, This one is a freebie! Pretty self explanatory! Just descend the mountain into the canyon. Do we really need to physically go up or down the Treasure mountain? Not really! Not far, but too far to walk. Since most mountain trails tend to have a zigzag pattern, it takes much longer to descend a trail than to simply draw a straight imaginary line down the summit. In this particular case, it's the Jeep trail that goes down the Treasure mountain's summit and it happens to coincide with the Skyline mine. Jeep Trail outlined by a dotted black line on a topographic map. Put in below the home of Brown. This clue has triggered so much controversy that theories ranged from some ranger named Joe Brown to a brown trout fish. The solution to this mind boggling puzzle is actually quite simple. There is a profound reason the letter 'B' is capitalized, implying that it must be either a proper name or a proper noun. The Brown in question, however, is the American Brown Swiss dairy cattle, albeit simply called Brown Swiss for short. This breed derives its name from the German word Braunvieh, thus it inherited the capital 'B' in the English language. The cattle's home is in alpine region, so below the home of Brown is just below the alpine altitude or anywhere below the tree line. This notion is in accordance with the montane ecosystem - lower pressure at higher altitudes causes the temperature to drop. In essence, tall mountains could have several different seasons with significant diversity in vegetation. Sub-alpine range or the home of Brown is an altitude marker and this concept could be applied pretty much anywhere on the planet. The definition of the phrasal verb “put in” is to enter a place or to enter a port. The Yule Creek is conveniently located in the vicinity of the point of descend and could be reached from the Jeep trail. ![img](utkvfy64d5f61 "Home of Brown outlined by the red circle ") 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. The third stanza contains one sentence or one clue, however each line is a clue on its own. The clues get progressively easy from here on with a crafty intention to reach a deadlock. From there it’s no place for the meek, This entire stanza depicts valuable landmarks that could be plotted on a map. Once in the valley, one could go in any direction. Someone who is meek, on the other hand, would not set foot in the wilderness. There is a wilderness border line that could be identified on a topographic map that extends in the direction of the marble quarry. The Yule Marble Quarry Company was founded by a colonel Channing Meek in 1907, who tragically died at the site while jumping from a moving trolley. Since the word meek in the poem is not a proper name, hence it's not capitalized, this conception should have little or no significance to the poem. However, this coincidence is just staggering and worth mentioning. Wilderness Boundary line depicted by a purple line. The end is ever drawing nigh; Nigh is an old-fashioned word that could be used to mean on the left side or near in time, place or relationship. The entire valley seems to ever so slightly draw to the left into what looks like the oblivion. No need to have boots on the ground since Google Earth, yet again, provides an excellent perspective view of the valley. Another interpretation is that the end is near, but in fact we still have a long way to go! The left curvature of the entire valley could be appreciated on this screenshot. There'll be no paddle up your creek, The Yule creek is a violently fast moving stream of water. Swimming it upstream is an unbearable idea. The land around the quarry is privately owned and inaccessible for the most part. Knowing that we don't need to paddle is certainly comforting, therefore the only rational route to take is the Yule Creek trail. This trail stretches some 15 miles to the Paradise Divide and is full of scenic views, however, it is not an easy trail to hike. The trail begins with a 45 degree steep incline and for the most part is covered in lush vegetation. The best time to hike it is between June through September and according to multiple sources only a few made it all the way to the end. Fenn have mentioned that he was old and frail when he made two trips from his car to the hiding site and he accomplished it in one afternoon. There will a twist to this story, so just hang in there! Just heavy loads and water high. I suppose at this point it's quite reasonable to assume that heavy loads is directly linked to the Yule Marble Quarry. There are myriad marble blocks that could be spotted scattered around the area, particularly on the 3C road which leads to the trail. The white marble that was extracted at the quarry is of superior quality and was used to build historical sites such as the Lincoln memorial in Washington DC and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia. The water high is the collection of streams that run down from the Justice mountain and drain into the Yule creek about a mile away from the quarry. There are also several lakes that are located near the top of the Treasure mountain on the opposite side of the valley (Yule lakes), however, this is not the first water body we encounter on our journey, so this theory doesn't seem plausible. 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. The forth stanza contains one sentence or one clue, but in fact there are four. At first, this stanza seems to provide the final location of the chest, but we will soon learn that this quest is far from over. It was masterfully crafted to drain both mentally and physically for only a true treasure seeker could unravel the mystery of the final location of the chest. If you’ve been wise and found the blaze, Yet another controversial clue that baffled the minds of thousands. There was a wide range of compelling ideas associated with the blaze, but not many searchers took the blaze for its literal interpretation which is a very large or fiercely burning flame. A wise person will research, read books, study maps, and above all, look at things from a different perspective. As we continue our quest with Google Earth, we descend on a flat area of the valley dubbed Thompson flat. From this moment on, we should probably get our eyes peeled for the blaze since it's the next clue on the menu. After thorough inspection, we notice a small reddish-brown spot located inside this region. A small reddish-brown spot outlined by a red oval. At first, the significance of the area in question seems unconvincing, however when we rotate the image 90 degrees, things become more apparent. This previously overlooked frivolous spot suddenly transforms into the fierce deity with a cunning resemblance of a burning flame. In reality, it is a collection of bushes scattered over the area that stretches over some 1,300 feet. In autumn through spring, these bushes appear reddish-brown, but in summer they turn green. Yet again, Forrest hid a substantial clue right in front of our noses for nearly a decade and got away with it. The blaze. A cunning resemblance with a burning flame. Look quickly down, your quest to cease, Hooray! All that's left is to look for the chest under the blaze and the treasure could be ours! Alas, this is an incorrect statement! The path to this location from the parking spot is very treacherous even in summer conditions. For someone who was in his late 70s, carrying over 20 pounds on his shoulders will require tremendous amount of effort, not to mention the added weight from food and water supplies. So if we did everything Fenn intended us to do, what did we miss? The answer is pretty obvious, we have to look under the blaze! There is one particular feature that stands out in most bizarre relief and it's the 90 degree angle the Yule creek forms at the base of the blaze. It is a very rare phenomenon in nature for a water creek to form a right angle and that's why it deserves special attention. As a matter of fact, there is a high probability that the course of the creek, for some incomprehensible reason, has been artificially altered in the past. The creek forms a perfect 90 degree angle. The entire stanza provides a tone that convinces the searcher to look past this logic; pack your bags and look under the blaze area. Unfortunately, the search area is still massive and being in the remote location makes it a very time consuming journey to reach and explore. In order to find an alternate location, we have to look at things at the right angle, literally. Fenn was a military pilot and an avid land surveyor, so it is not surprising that he decided to include some navigational voodoo in his treasure quest. The most intuitive way to deal with this matter is to draw a straight line from the Skyline mine to the blaze on a topographic map. Fenn reiterated that the starting point (Skyline mine) is of paramount significance, therefore we should consider this as an important piece of information. The next logical step is to draw a set of perpendicular lines that correspond to the precise length of the initial line; one set from the blaze and one set from the Skyline mine. We end up with four possible chest locations, three of which are in hard to reach areas. So far, there is only one potential location that matches the description and it happens to be very close to the 3C road. If this is in fact the final location then the rest of the clues should confirm this hypothesis. Point C is inside the wilderness territory/public land A precise 90 degree angle line was drawn from the Skyline Mine to the chest location AB length = AC length; AB ⊥ AC But tarry scant with marvel gaze, What is the marvel gaze and why do we have to tarry scant? If we were to stand next to the blaze, we are presented with a million dollar view which is dominated by three massive mountain peaks. Unofficially, they are called Baby Bells due to their resemblance to Maroon Bells that are located about 10 miles North-East. Baby Bells view near the blaze location. At this point, Fenn hints that we should wait a little bit and not rush with our assumptions that the chest is located anywhere near the blaze. If the Baby Bells is indeed the marvel gaze then they should be visible from the actual hiding spot. If we are to take the last most plausible location and flip into a perspective mode, we could appreciate the very same view only at some distance away. The very same Marvel Gaze view near the hiding spot. Just take the chest and go in peace. The phrasing here is convoluted. This line has been masterminded to confuse the searchers into believing that their quest is over by implying they should have looked under the blaze area. Yet Fenn is better than this; he believes that the real thrill of the chase is not without some romance. He first dazzles us with a marvelous view and only then goes for the goodies! The word chest here, refers to woman's breasts. I realize that it may sound preposterous, but the nature's uncanny ability to imitate is ubiquitous. Take the chest! Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, is perhaps one of the most notable examples with prominent features. So why is it that I must go And leave my trove for all to seek? The answers I already know, I’ve done it tired, and now I’m weak. The 5th stanza contains 2 sentences or 2 clues. Fenn is asking a question which could be further divided into two separate clauses: Why is it that he must go? Why should he leave his trove for all to seek? In this stanza he is trying to convey an important message that he couldn't have made it all the way to the blaze. He was too old, frail and weak at that time to make that trip, so why should we? He also refers to his treasure as a trove, which from a legal point of view is no longer considered to be abandoned property. One of the synonyms of the word trove is stockpile. Perhaps, we should look for some stones that stand out and covers the entry to a natural cavity, but we cannot be certain unless we have our boots on the ground. 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. The 6th stanza contains two sentences or two clues. This is a last stanza that further solidifies the final location of the chest. Forrest have mentioned that we need to have boots on the ground in order to properly solve the last few clues. Did he mean the searchers have to be at the blaze location to realize it's not there? So hear me all and listen good, Your effort will be worth the cold. What stays cold in the mountains regardless of the season? Water comes to mind! Water is considered to be cold if it is under 55F. There are two small streams in the vicinity, but I doubt they are active during summer time. There is a possibility that there is an underground water source, perhaps too small to be outlined on a map by cartographers. Fenn have mentioned that the treasure chest is always wet, yet it is not underwater. Since the chest was located at high elevation, it is safe to assume that dew formation is nothing but ordinary. If the chest is shaded from the sun exposure, than droplet formation on the bronze patina due to condensation is to be expected. However, a more plausible explanation is that the chest is located in a small natural cavity which is always moist, especially if it is on the shaded side. What if temperature has nothing or little to do with the chest location? What if Fenn is feeling a little jolly and wants to play the hot and cold game with us? He did send us to the blaze location after all and now he wants to comfort us that this game was well worth it. Does he imply we should use cold judgment? There are myriad interpretations one can come up with, the important thing is that this clue holds little or no significance at this point since we are just a stone's throw away. If you are brave and in the wood I give you title to the gold. Bravery is not just facing one's fear, it's also persistence and perseverance. They say it's not being brave if you aren't scared or stupid. Fenn's intention was to mislead searchers into thinking the area under the blaze is the correct hiding spot. Even if you truly believed your solution was accurate, you are most likely to end up empty handed, exhausted and move on with your life. It takes someone who is persistent and not easily swayed when faced by series of challenges and failures. You need to take a step back and consider the bigger picture and finally look at the problem from the right angle. In the wood, on the other hand, could mean we have to be in the “bullseye”. In the past, the bullseye of the dart board was made of wood, hence the expression “in the wood”. If we look at the topographic map of the area we notice that the highest elevation points or peaks are outlined by a circle or an oval which depicts the bullseye analogy. The peaks are depicted by an oval or a circle on a topographic map. Update 2/4/2021 I decided to include a screenshot that illustrates most of the landmarks on one single picture of the area. Treasure map. Click to enlarge. This poem was written by an architect who deliberately chose every word that could be interpreted in a myriad of ways. When the treasure chest was allegedly discovered, neither Fenn nor the finder provided any useful information about the whereabouts of the site other than it was found somewhere in the state of Wyoming. While I cannot state with absolute certainty the reasons of such conspiracy, I may speculate that a lot has to do with taxes and/or legal aspects the finder may be facing if he chooses to disclose the proper location. I hope that my contribution will fuel others to explore the unknown and mysterious, for the journey is more important than the destination. Stay safe! - mr djopavitch |
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