On Queue: ZBC Field Guide to Forrest Fenn's Treasure: Part 2

Part Two: The Poem, the Map, and a Few Facts

Forrest’s poem, as found in “The Thrill of the Chase”

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 answers 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.

Forrest’s map, as found in “Too Far to Walk”

Forrest Facts, as released by Forrest in misc. interviews

According to Forrest, the poem contains 9 distinct clues (much debate as to what these are) that are in chronological order.
The poem, if followed precisely and understood correctly, will lead a person to the location of the hidden treasure. Nothing more is said to be required.
“Where warm waters halt” is not a dam.
Not in a graveyard.
Not in an out house. The treasure is “not associated with any structure.”
Not in a mine.
Chest and contents weigh 42 pounds (Fenn said 44 in one email but has said 42 several other times). Chest is 10 x 10 x 5 inches and made of bronze.
Although the chest contains a lock, it is unlocked.
Forrest is quick to call the treasure “hidden,” not “buried.” He “never said it was buried, but I never said it wasn’t.” [But for heaven’s sake, please stop digging in our National Parks. :)]
The treasure is wet. It is “exposed” to rain and snow and could be scorched in a forest fire.
Forrest has said many times that nothing about the search will be accidental. The person who finds it will "move with confidence” and will not simply stumble across it.