THE HINTS- VITAL TO SUCCESS

[realistrealist]

Fundamental, what are the 3 things Fenn said are needed to find the chest?

If the poem is a map and most of the poem is useful, it follows that all the information contained within the poem creates a map of a general area from which you follow the 9 clues.

Using the definition of map.... the poem is a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features, cities, roads, etc.

Fenn says to match terms from the poem to a map. IMO he defines all the physical features of a specific area in a pretty straightforward way.

Subtle hints within the book help to understand how to solve the clues.

Mention of a buffalo chase and a car crashing into water for instance can be referring to Buffalo Ford in Yellowstone.

Mention of biddies (chickens) living on other side of street can be referring to too far to walk referring to crossing the street.

Flash of light in the mess hall can be referring to blaze near an eatery/picnic spot/food court, etc.

Nibbling on Oreos and 3 tea colors (that form Brown) from Tea With Olga could be referring to March Browns - Oreo name was trademarked in March 1912 and National Oreo Day is in March - Oreos are Brown - March Browns hatch in the summer in the Yellowstone River right around good fly fishing season (when fish are "nibbling") https://www.montanaangler.com/montana-fl...ng-montana

The subtle hints in my view help you understand the clues. The poem, not inclusive of the 9 clues, helps you understand the starting point.