TREASURE HUNT 2026

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You've found a map. Five locked chests, hidden deep underground - each one at a different depth. The further you go, the fewer explorers are needed to open it.

Each path has its own challenges. Complete both exercises in order and you arrive. The chest you reach when time runs out is the one you help unlock. You won't know what's inside until it opens.

The clock is ticking. How deep are you willing to go?

#1 The Tunnels
#2 The Underground Lake
#3 The Crystal Caves
#4 The Ruins
#5 The Magma Chamber




How to Travel

Each destination has its own path. Complete both exercises in the order listed to arrive.

2 reps = 1 left + 1 right for all exercises counted in pairs.

LocationExercise 1Exercise 2Total
#1 The Tunnels300 High Knees100 Punches400
#2 The Underground Lake400 High Knees100 Jumping Jacks500
#3 The Crystal Caves500 High Knees100 Squats600
#4 The Ruins600 High Knees100 Climbers700
#5 The Magma Chamber700 High Knees100 Push-Ups800


The Map: Choose Your Depth

Each destination requires a minimum number of explorers to unlock the chest.

LocationPeople Required
The Tunnels30
The Underground Lake25
The Crystal Caves20
The Ruins15
The Magma Chamber10


The Countdown

From the moment this event goes live, you have 5 days.

If enough explorers arrive: The chest opens!
Too few? The treasure vanishes... forever.



What's in the Chest?

You will find out when we open the chests.

Everyone who reaches any destination earns a participation badge - even if the chest doesn't open!



How to Participate

Step 1:
Choose ONE destination.
Step 2: Complete both exercises.
Step 3: Post in this thread: "I reached The Crystal Caves!" + claim a participation badge in your profile.
Step 4: Track your group's progress on our Participation Tracker (view-only)



FAQ

Can I choose more than one destination?

Nope! One path only. Choose wisely.

Can I change my mind and head somewhere else?
Yes! But you'll need to complete the exercises in reverse to backtrack before starting a new path. You can change at any time - as long as the clock is still running.

Can my family or friends join too?
Yes! Just post their names when they complete their exercises.

Do I have to do both exercises in one go?
No - you can split them across the day however works for you. Just complete both before posting your arrival.

Do exercises from workouts, challenges and programs count?
Yes!



Start & End Times

LocationTime ZoneStart TimeEnd Time
🇬🇷 Athens (Greece)EEST (UTC+3)March 29 - 10:00 AMApril 3 - 10:00 AM
🇺🇸 New YorkEDT (UTC-4)March 29 - 3:00 AMApril 3 - 3:00 AM
🇺🇸 Los AngelesPDT (UTC-7)March 28 - 12:00 AMApril 3 - 12:00 AM
🇬🇧 LondonBST (UTC+1)March 29 - 8:00 AMApril 3 - 8:00 AM
🇪🇺 Central EuropeCEST (UTC+2)March 29 - 9:00 AMApril 3 - 9:00 AM
🇮🇳 IndiaIST (UTC+5:30)March 29 - 12:30 PMApril 3 - 12:30 PM
🇦🇺 SydneyAEDT (UTC+11)March 29 - 6:00 PMApril 3 - 6:00 PM


This event is now over!

The treasure that has been discovered and collected:

The Tunnels
One cozy movie night - full commitment required.
Lights off, blanket on, snacks sorted before you sit down. Pick something you've been putting off watching. No phones, no pausing to do chores. You're not getting up until it's over. Popcorn optional but encouraged.


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The Underground Lake
This chest did not open. The treasure is lost forever.

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The Crystal Caves
REDEEM: One full rest and stretch session - slow is the whole point.
Find a quiet spot on the floor, put something calm on in the background and spend at least 60 minutes doing absolutely nothing fast. Roll out, stretch long, breathe deep. Enjoy some chocolate after.

3.jpg


The Ruins
REDEEM: One drink and a good book - no productivity allowed.
Pour whatever you actually enjoy, not whatever is closest. Open something you've been meaning to read. Sit somewhere comfortable and stay there until the glass is empty and the chapter is done. The world can wait.

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The Magma Chamber
REDEEM: One full rest day plus one spicy meal - non-negotiable.
Pick a day and do nothing physical. No exceptions. And at some point during that same day eat something with real heat in it - a proper burn, not a suggestion of spice. You went to the magma chamber. You earned it! P.S. no DAREBE streak lost.

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Thank you everyone for participating!!!!
P.S. don't forget to claim a participation badge in your profile
(whether your treasure was collected or not - you can still claim it!)
 
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aerochic

Well-known member
None from Maryland
Posts: 61
"Doing some introspection"
The Underground lake is pretty dead; the glowy creatures are getting eaten, and there are weird sounds on progressively getting louder on the other side of the lake. I'm going to head back to the starting point and then off to the tunnels I go. better to get more overall treasure chests because I don't think there are enough adventurers to get all of them.
 
Bard from Canada
Posts: 4,571
"Striving to be the change."

Moderator
Team Progress Report:

2
more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Tunnels -- but @Cubana and Bella are on their way there!
19 more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Underground Lake
5
more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Crystal Caves -- @Lyss and @Mishmisha are on their way there.
We have a full crew at the Ruins!
The Magma Chamber is hot and steamy and still overcrowded. We have 2 more bodies than we need down there.

If @Cubana and Bella make it to the Tunnels we'll have enough people there to unlock that treasure chest.

We already have enough people at the Ruins to unlock that chest, and @eeek is still en route to that location. So we'll have one extra person there.

Although several folks have left the Magma Chamber to go help out in other locations, the steamy heat down here keeps drawing new travellers in, and we still have two people more than we need in the Magma Chamber.

We need to recruit just 3 more people to go to the Crystal Caves to unlock the treasure chest there.

Any treasure hunters still moving around in the system, please sound off here, so we're all working with the same math.



We have just under 8.5 hours left to go!
 
Bard from Canada
Posts: 4,571
"Striving to be the change."

Moderator
Team Progress Report:

2
more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Tunnels
19
more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Underground Lake
We have a full crew at the Crystal Caves
We have one extra person at the Ruins
We have two extra people at the Magma Chamber

@Cubana is en route to the Tunnels. But Bella diverted to the Crystal Caves. So we still need one more person to head there.

We have just over 3 hours left to go!
 

FinallyMeRB

Well-known member
Amazon from Oklahoma
Posts: 80
"Want Different - Do Different"
Team Progress Report:

2
more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Tunnels
19
more people are needed to unlock the treasure chest in the Underground Lake
We have a full crew at the Crystal Caves
We have one extra person at the Ruins
We have two extra people at the Magma Chamber

@Cubana is en route to the Tunnels. But Bella diverted to the Crystal Caves. So we still need one more person to head there.

We have just over 3 hours left to go!
I edited my post. I reported incorrectly. Bella did in fact go to and reach the Tunnels, not the Crystal Caves. I'm sorry for the confusion! 🫠
 
Bard from Canada
Posts: 4,571
"Striving to be the change."

Moderator
I edited my post. I reported incorrectly. Bella did in fact go to and reach the Tunnels, not the Crystal Caves. I'm sorry for the confusion! 🫠
Ah. Okay.

So we should be good at the Tunnels if @Cubana gets there in time.
And we're still one person short at the Crystal Caves. But both @Lyss and @Mishmisha are on their way there.
 

eshkor

Member
from USA
Posts: 18
I reached The Crystal Caves!
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You've found a map. Five locked chests, hidden deep underground - each one at a different depth. The further you go, the fewer explorers are needed to open it.

Each path has its own challenges. Complete both exercises in order and you arrive. The chest you reach when time runs out is the one you help unlock. You won't know what's inside until it opens.

The clock is ticking. How deep are you willing to go?

#1 The Tunnels
#2 The Underground Lake
#3 The Crystal Caves
#4 The Ruins
#5 The Magma Chamber




How to Travel

Each destination has its own path. Complete both exercises in the order listed to arrive.

2 reps = 1 left + 1 right for all exercises counted in pairs.

LocationExercise 1Exercise 2Total
#1 The Tunnels300 High Knees100 Punches400
#2 The Underground Lake400 High Knees100 Jumping Jacks500
#3 The Crystal Caves500 High Knees100 Squats600
#4 The Ruins600 High Knees100 Climbers700
#5 The Magma Chamber700 High Knees100 Push-Ups800


The Map: Choose Your Depth

Each destination requires a minimum number of explorers to unlock the chest.

LocationPeople Required
The Tunnels30
The Underground Lake25
The Crystal Caves20
The Ruins15
The Magma Chamber10


The Countdown

From the moment this event goes live, you have 5 days.

If enough explorers arrive: The chest opens!
Too few? The treasure vanishes... forever.



What's in the Chest?

You will find out when we open the chests.

Everyone who reaches any destination earns a participation badge - even if the chest doesn't open!



How to Participate

Step 1:
Choose ONE destination.
Step 2: Complete both exercises.
Step 3: Post in this thread: "I reached The Crystal Caves!" + claim a participation badge in your profile.
Step 4: Track your group's progress on our Participation Tracker (view-only)



FAQ

Can I choose more than one destination?

Nope! One path only. Choose wisely.

Can I change my mind and head somewhere else?
Yes! But you'll need to complete the exercises in reverse to backtrack before starting a new path. You can change at any time - as long as the clock is still running.

Can my family or friends join too?
Yes! Just post their names when they complete their exercises.

Do I have to do both exercises in one go?
No - you can split them across the day however works for you. Just complete both before posting your arrival.

Do exercises from workouts, challenges and programs count?
Yes!



Start & End Times

LocationTime ZoneStart TimeEnd Time
🇬🇷 Athens (Greece)EEST (UTC+3)March 29 - 10:00 AMApril 3 - 10:00 AM
🇺🇸 New YorkEDT (UTC-4)March 29 - 3:00 AMApril 3 - 3:00 AM
🇺🇸 Los AngelesPDT (UTC-7)March 28 - 12:00 AMApril 3 - 12:00 AM
🇬🇧 LondonBST (UTC+1)March 29 - 8:00 AMApril 3 - 8:00 AM
🇪🇺 Central EuropeCEST (UTC+2)March 29 - 9:00 AMApril 3 - 9:00 AM
🇮🇳 IndiaIST (UTC+5:30)March 29 - 12:30 PMApril 3 - 12:30 PM
🇦🇺 SydneyAEDT (UTC+11)March 29 - 6:00 PMApril 3 - 6:00 PM


Let the Hunt Begin...
Pick your path. Move your feet. Find your treasure.
I reached The Ruins 600 high knees + 100 climbers
 

Anek

Well-known member
Druid from Bavaria, Germany
Pronouns: She/her
Posts: 4,426
"If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory."
I'm not giving up on the underground lake and I asked my partner to join us there - Cubist just arrived at the lake!

We can still do it!!! Come Bees, we have cake and tea and coffee at the lake! Let's go for a swim!
 

neilarey

DAREBEE Team
Shieldmaiden from Greece
Pronouns: she / her
Posts: 1,428
"I want to talk to the manager."

DAREBEE Team
This event is now over!

The treasure that has been discovered and collected:



The Tunnels
One cozy movie night - full commitment required.
Lights off, blanket on, snacks sorted before you sit down. Pick something you've been putting off watching. No phones, no pausing to do chores. You're not getting up until it's over. Popcorn optional but encouraged.

1.jpg





The Underground Lake
This chest did not open. The treasure is lost forever.

2.jpg




The Crystal Caves
REDEEM: One full rest and stretch session - slow is the whole point.
Find a quiet spot on the floor, put something calm on in the background and spend at least 60 minutes doing absolutely nothing fast. Roll out, stretch long, breathe deep. Enjoy some chocolate after.

3.jpg




The Ruins
REDEEM: One drink and a good book - no productivity allowed.
Pour whatever you actually enjoy, not whatever is closest. Open something you've been meaning to read. Sit somewhere comfortable and stay there until the glass is empty and the chapter is done. The world can wait.

4.jpg






The Magma Chamber
REDEEM: One full rest day plus one spicy meal - non-negotiable.
Pick a day and do nothing physical. No exceptions. And at some point during that same day eat something with real heat in it - a proper burn, not a suggestion of spice. You went to the magma chamber. You earned it! P.S. no DAREBE streak lost.
5.jpg






Thank you everyone for participating!!!!
P.S. don't forget to claim a participation badge in your profile
(whether your treasure was collected or not - you can still claim it!)
 
Bard from Canada
Posts: 4,571
"Striving to be the change."

Moderator
Team Progress Report:

Everyone did awesomely!

Extra props to everyone who recruited friends and family to join us and everyone who travelled on from their initial destination to help boost our ranks at destinations where more help was needed.
:heartsit:

When others see all the wonderful treasures we collected this year, I'm sure they'll want to join us next year, and we'll be able to unlock every treasure chest then.
 

LiteraryMatcha

Well-known member
Warrior Monk from Germany
Pronouns: he/they
Posts: 248
"No Rain, no Flowers."
:thanks: I will enjoy the reward. Thanks everyone who made opening the chests possible.
I've ordered some new loose leave tea, and I have a few books waiting to be opened for a while.
This was super fun. I can't wait to do more hunts with y'all.

How are you all going to redeem your reward? Will you plan something special for it?
I look forward to reading how everyone enjoys their treasures.
 

Lyss

Member
Posts: 16
Ah. Okay.

So we should be good at the Tunnels if @Cubana gets there in time.
And we're still one person short at the Crystal Caves. But both @Lyss and @Mishmisha are on their way there.
Good job everyone!! and so sorry I didn’t finish it on time, I mistook the end date and thought today was included 😭 I know it’s clearly stated I don’t know why my confusion
 

AgileGrrl

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Rogue from ❤️🤍🍁🤍❤️
Pronouns: She/Her/Fierce
Posts: 519
"The risk of failure is far sweeter than the regret of never trying at all. ~C Sanders"
The Magma Chamber
REDEEM: One full rest day plus one spicy meal - non-negotiable.
Pick a day and do nothing physical. No exceptions. And at some point during that same day eat something with real heat in it - a proper burn, not a suggestion of spice. You went to the magma chamber. You earned it! P.S. no DAREBE streak lost.


My IBS will full-heartedly say no to the spicy 😂, but that's okay because Bertha is stoked about a full rest day without losing the DAREBEE streak. 😂 Now to decide which day it'll be. Hmmm...

Congrats to everyone that went on The Hunt! Bravo to each and every one of you! :perfect:
 
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