Forest Fenn needs to stop selling this legend. Too many hopeless, desperate middle-aged men think this is their last chance to get rich and live the good life.
Forest obviously has a gift for storytelling. Maybe he should write historical fiction. One of these days, one of those bereaved widows may want to pay him an ‘unannounced visit’ at his private, secluded residence. That is what I see coming for Mr. Fenn. He seems to enjoy playing the Pied Piper.
I think the search for “treasure” is secondary. These men like being outdoors, and they like solving puzzles and seeking. its why geocaching is popular.