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2025 COLDEST’S LOST TREASURE Xlll - THE SEARCH FOR POSEIDON'S TRIDENT
FINAL PRIZE AWARDED: $500
+ A SURPRISE CLUE DRIVEN
PRIZE PACKAGE:
POSEIDON'S TRIDENT HAS BEEN FOUND AT SNAIL LAKE REGIONAL PARK!
CONGRATULATIONS TO MATT LITTLEFIELD,
MIKE NOWAK, AND ED BRODIE!
FULL EXPLANATIONS AND HIDING VIDEO
COMING SOON!
COLDEST'S LOST TREASURE Xlll - THE SEARCH FOR POSEIDON'S TRIDENT
INTRODUCTION
Without a scrape, you made your escape.
Now sail onward to Coldest's Lost Treasure!
From Fountain of Youth, time again to sleuth -
A relic of legend for your pleasure.
The Trident of Poseiden - the land will widen.
Meet the conditions to unveil the way.
By boat or by car, a race against Salazar!
The dead and his sea creatures join the fray.
So gather your jewels, your ships and your crews.
You'll need to be clever to best this tyrant.
Grab your tool and map - plan your attack!
In The Search for Poseidon's Trident.
CLUE 1
It's best to slow your roll, even your stroll.
Keeping a keen eye out for the Trident.
Amenities - with nature's serenities.
A land with treasure fit for a pirate.
CLUE 2
Once it becomes clear, that land is near.
Reduce speed, adjust course - be prepared to dock!
Thinking, of direction - make the connection.
If you follow the stars - you'll see there's lots.
CLUE 3
Stop by the old pub, for some grog and grub.
Where criminals gossip behind the scenes.
With your crew on deck, and your cargo set.
Sail south towards treasure meant for men of means.
CLUE 4
Just as planned - connected they divide the land.
Be sure to elude Davy Jones' Locker.
Through rain and shine, the rubies will combine.
Everyone will be part of this shocker.
CLUE 5
Once every hundred years, escape your fears.
To the mythic land where the Trident resides.
If your trip adjourns, you can never return.
Best stay and endure the slow test of time.
CLUE 6
Where water meets land, you'll find grains of sand.
This body of water got acres galore!
With lots of fish - add in a herring twist.
With plenty of tricks and mirages in store.
ALTERNATE PATH CLUE
The Map No Man Can Read, will fill your greed.
Dock your ship near waters of legacy.
Protection from flood, will save you from mud.
Pristine land is part of this recipe.
Once on site, take the stairs or slope to hike.
Not far from Carina you'll have it won.
Stars grant your wish, within view of a fish.
Where the water and army become one.
(ARRR, IT BE WISE TO GIVE THE RULES A READ
TWILL HELP YE BETTER GRASP THE WAYS OF THE
ALTERNATE + CRITICAL CLUE)
CLUE 7
You may bite your nails, while lowering your sails.
Anxiety creeps in with land in view.
Wherever you dwell, do not leave your shell.
Consult your map as you make your way through.
CLUE 8
It's painfully clear, that John slept here.
City to old pub the trolly would pass.
Along land that is wet, your search should direct.
South of tavern not far from trail and grass.
CLUE 9
With lots to ponder, go search and wander.
With rubies in hand you'll avoid defeat.
In search of a marker, your trek gets darker.
Connected the restorations complete.
CLUE 10
Sail full bore, into the view of the shore!
Keep in mind who is the slowest in this race.
It will be a long trot, from any lot.
As you hike pay attention and keep pace.
As you walk, hike, and roam, narrow your zone.
Discover the trail leading to three pines.
From there chart your course, send your crews up north.
Be sure not to sail past the power lines.
CLUE 11
In order to prevail, move like a Snail!
Whether high or low keep the shore in sight.
From the lots to pond - and a bit beyond.
Connected they divide the land just right.
You'll find a tree, leaning to a degree.
Be left of center to find the Trident.
This is no cheap thrill, it will take some skill.
Those darn pirates - thus always to tyrants!
CLUE 12
Set your sails to Snail, with tool hit the trails.
Within the woods the Trident lays in wait.
Find Poseidon's Tomb - the ground you should comb.
Within land divided awaits your fate.
Over the trail - leaning tree of large scale.
Provides the wise with treasured direction.
Take footpath up high, and ready your eye.
Keep wetland in view within this section.
Just as planned - between Dudley and Suzanne.
Past a tangle of branches all twisted.
Shoot your best shot, near a tree branch that's caught.
Released from its box - curses are lifted!
PRELUDE HUNT - ESCAPE FROM DEVIL'S TRIANGLE
5/23 - 5/27
CONGRATULATIONS TO MELANIE HENDRICKSON AND MATT SMITH FOR FINDING POSEIDON'S AMULET AT TONY SCHMIDT PARK IN ARDEN HILLS!
Gather your crew and prepare to Escape the Devils Triangle and gain an edge in the Search for Poseidon's Trident! Gather 2 pairs of Ruby Clusters and Jack's Compass to lead your escape from Devil's Triangle and acquire the Amulet of Poseiden and a Bonus clue for Coldest's Lost Treasure Xlll!
This is a Progressive Style Hunt, as you complete each stage you will be given a new clue to the next stage. Directions to claim your next Stage Clue is included with each find. There will be (10) Stage 1 Ruby Clusters, (10) Stage 2 Ruby Clusters, (10) Stage 3 Jack's Compass and (1) Poseidon's Amulet.
TREASURE PASS S:2 HOLDERS:
- Ruby Cluster #1 is worth 2.5 Treasure Points
- Ruby Cluster #2 is worth 2.5 Treasure Points
- Jack's Compass is worth 5 Treasure Points
- Poseidon's Amulet is worth 5 Treasure Points
TRACKER
RUBY CLUSTER #1 - 3 REMAIN
RUBY CLUSTER #2 - 3 REMAIN
JACK'S COMPASS - 3 REMAIN
POSEIDON'S AMULET - FOUND
STAGE 1: RUBY CLUSTER CLUE:
For your first ruby thrill - head to the hills!
Saddle on up and ride on your dark horse.
Around the short flush, start moving some brush.
no need to stray far from your linked course.
RULES AND INFO
THIS YEARS RULES AS FOLLOWS:
- The hunt will start on 5/28/25 at 5pm!
- The Treasure Medallion will be hidden on PUBLIC LAND in Ramsey County.
- Use of metal detectors is prohibited and will result in disqualification for you and your team of any prizes!
- The Treasure Medallion will not be hidden at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
- The Treasure Medallion will not be hidden on a standard golf course.
- The medallion will be hidden no higher then 5 feet off the ground.
- You will not need to deconstruct public property to find the medallion.
- The medallion will not be buried underground but may be covered lightly by leaves, rocks, pebbles, sand, sticks, or any type of brush.
- The medallion will not be hidden on any steep hill or anywhere dangerous.
- the medallion will not be hidden on any body of water (no need to get wet).
- Stay off PRIVATE PROPERTY!
- The prize money will be awarded upon return of the medallion.
- You have until the release of clue 6 on 6/2/25 at 5pm to donate at least $10 to register to win the entire Donation Prize Pot! To register click the link at the top or bottom of this page.
-If hunting as a group/team EVERY member of the group MUST be registered to receive the whole prize. If even one person of the group is not registered then the group will only be awarded $100, this will be strictly enforced. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
-The finder will be able to keep the 2025 Treasure Medallion.
-Traditional Style 12 clue hunt.
- One clue per day at 5pm daily, 1st Clue will be released on wed May 28th here on this page.
-Scrambled versions of clues will be released an hour early at 4pm.
-Clues will be released first on this page of the website then on our Medallion Militia Facebook Private Group page and other various social media groups.
-If the 2025 Treasure Medallion is not found by 5pm, 6/9/25 the entire Prize Package and any other added prizes will be rolled over to next years hunt.
- This year we WILL be having a KICKOFF EVENT. It will be on 5/28 at 4pm, during the release of clue 1 at Dock and Paddle within Como Park in Saint Paul. ALll are welcome to come and celebrate treasure!
-Playgrounds are off limits (which are never a good place to hide a medallion anyways).
- The Treasure Medallion will not be hidden in tall grass higher than a foot. (no one likes to search through tall grass, and no one likes wood ticks)
-Same rules apply for the Alternate Path Clue and the Escape from Devil's Triangle Prelude hunt.
- By participating in the 2025 Coldest’s Lost Treasure Xlll - The Search For Poseidon's Trident and Escape From Devil's Triangle Prelude hunts you agree to a complete waiver of liability and loss of any property. The clue writer/host of the events will not be at any fault for injuries, death, or any type of losses.
- By participating in the 2025 Coldest’s Lost Treasure Xlll - The Search For Poseidon's Trident and Escape From Devil's Triangle Prelude hunts you agree to a Photo/Video media release waiver. Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the hunts. These will be used by for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication.
-By registering for the 2025 Coldest’s Lost Treasure Xlll - The Search For Poseidon's Trident and Escape From Devil's Triangle Prelude hunts you agree that your payment is considered a DONATION, this is a [NON -PROFIT] event. You’re whole donation will go to the lucky funder of 2025 Coldest’s Lost Treasure.
- The Medallion Militia reserves the right to discontinue the hunt at anytime at their sole discretion, also in the event that any Public or Private Property is damaged or destroyed during 2025 Coldest’s Lost Treasure. If this was to happen donations will be used in a future hunt, the Medallion Militia reserves the right to make this decision at their sole discretion with no refunds to donations.
- All rights of the Pirates of the Caribbean are reserved by Disney, the Medallion Militia holds no rights whatsoever.
THE ALTERNATE PATH AND CRITICAL CLUE INFO.
I will be releasing a Alternate Path Clue along with clue 6. The way it works is, this Alternate Path Clue will not tell you anything about where the Treasure Medallion is located, instead it will lead you to another clue I have hidden on PUBLIC LAND in Ramsey County. This hidden "Critical Clue", will contain essential information on where the Treasure Medallion is located. There will be only 1 copy of the Critical Clue so finders keepers if anyone finds it. The finder is not required to inform anyone on the find even me the clue writer, so hunt for it at your own risk. Will you stay on the path of the treasure, or will you gamble and use your valuable time tracking down the Critical Clue? Rules for the “Critical Clue” are exactly the same as the rules for Coldest’s Lost Treasure listed above.
SCRAMBLED CLUES ARE HERE TO STAY.
A scrambled version of the clue will be released at 4pm each day, 1 hour before the unscrambled clues are normally released!
4 WAYS TO PLAY:
TREASURE PASS SEASON 2: Secrets of Emberveil - Rise of the Crimson Skull
Normal Treasure Pass - $75 (Donation)
Boosted Treasure Pass - $100 (Donation)
Unlimited quantity available
With Treasure Pass Season 2 you will receive:
- Premium Registration for Coldest's Lost Treasure.
- Registration for 4 additional cash prize hunts, including the Exclusive Rise of the Crimson Skull hunt!
- Purchase the Boosted version of Treasure Pass Season 2 to gain access to a 6th cash prize hunt: Treasure Royal (includes the Depth Detector)
- Earnable Rewards as you progress the Treasure Pass
For all Treasure Pass Season 2 details head over to the Treasure Pass page of this website!
PREMIUM REGISTRATION
$20 (Donation)
Unlimited quantity available
With Premium Registration you will receive:
-1 Custom Limited Edition Coldest’s Lost Treasure Xlll Mini-Medal
-1 year subscription to the Premium Crew FB Chat! Which includes: behind the scenes content all year, fast updates, message board amongst the Crew, the fastest updates current, upcoming, and future hunts, exclusive hunts and giveaways only for the Premium Crew, and of course treasure hunting pirate shenanigans!
-Ability to claim the entire Donation Prize Pot IF you find Coldest’s Lost Treasure Xlll. Estimated at $350-$500+!
*NO PAY TO WIN! Premium Registration WILL NOT provide a competitive advantage to find Coldest’s Lost Treasure. Your entire $20 Donation will go to the finder. Your support of the hunt is greatly appreciated! We don’t have a hunt without our supporters!
*Must pick up your collectible custom Limited Edition Coldest’s Lost Treasure Xlll Mini-Medal in person at the Coldest’s Lost Treasure Kickoff Event or After Party which will be scheduled after Coldest’s Lost Treasure has been found OR make other arrangements with me for delivery.
REGULAR REGISTRATION
$10 (Donation)
Unlimited quantity available
With Regular Registration you will receive:
-Ability to claim the entire Donation Prize Pot IF you find Coldest’s Lost Treasure. Estimated worth $350-$500+!
FREE HUNT (NO REGISTRATION)
$0 (No Donation)
With No Registration you will receive:
-$100 IF you find Coldest's Lost Treasure Xlll, Remaining donations will be rolled over to the 2026 Coldest’s Lost Treasure hunt next year!
Coldest’s Lost Treasure has always been a free to play hunt. You never know when you will crack a clue and be able to find it, register for your chance to WIN a great Donation Prize Pot estimated at $350-$500+, and of course, supporting the hunt!
*Any and all Donations are accepted towards the Prize Package. If you would like to donate anything other than cash shoot us a email (Bottom of home page)! All donations and support are greatly appreciated!
REGISTRATION AND PAST HUNTS
Study up! Here is a link to past Coldest’s Lost Treasure hunts and mini hunts. It's always good to get to know your clue writers tendencies! Also don't forget to join our Facebook page for more hunt info!
Register with your minimum donation of $10, all donations are welcome!
The “Past Hunts” link is a partnership with the Coolercrew.
