Gold and Silver: Scuba Weight Scavenger Hunt
- Date and Time is TBD
- Location is TBD
A National Adventure for Heroes and the Community
To bring Heroes and the community together, HDS created a Gold & Silver Scuba Weight Scavenger Hunt — a unique, nationwide treasure hunt that anyone can join.
To bring Heroes and the community together, HDS created a Gold & Silver Scuba Weight Scavenger Hunt — a unique, nationwide treasure hunt that anyone can join.
Where's the Party?
Date and time is TBD
Location is TBD
What to Expect:
Heroes Diving for the Sea (HDS) is dedicated to giving Veterans and First Responders the chance to reconnect with the activities they love — no matter their physical or mental abilities. Through adaptive outdoor recreation events, we create opportunities for Heroes to enjoy meaningful time in the great outdoors — either on their own or with friends and family.
How to Participate
1. Watch for Clues
- Clues are posted on the HDS Foundation website and the PTSD Heroes YouTube Channel.
- New clues appear at least monthly, with extra weekly or daily clues sometimes posted.
- Bonus clues are available monthly at our gold & silver donation sites.
2. Hunt for Markers
- Markers are hidden across the United States.
- Locations are always publicly accessible — no property damage or special permissions required.
- One marker will be underwater at a recreational scuba site. The rest are on land and can be found without special equipment.
3. Redeem Your Marker
- Contact HDS using the info on the marker.
- Redeem it to receive your gold or silver scuba weight.
- If multiple people find a marker at the same time, they’ll share the prize. Any disputes are resolved by the HDS Board of Trustees.
Gold & Silver Donations
How the Weights are Made
The gold and silver used to create the scuba weights come from donations collected at participating sites. What’s Accepted:
- Solid gold and silver (no plated materials)
- Items with gemstones attached are allowed
- Any carat of yellow or white gold
- Yellow gold is melted together to form the gold scuba weights
- White gold is liquidated and donated as cash
Collection site partners may also accept trade-ins or purchases and provide equivalent gold or silver value to HDS. Once enough material is collected to create all four weights, any surplus is liquidated and accepted as a cash donation.
Important Notes:
- HDS and partners do not guarantee the purity or exact weight of the scuba weights.
- Each weight is hand-poured, and the final amount depends on the collected materials.
- This is a community adventure, not a guarantee of precious metal value.
Key Guidelines & Timeline
- Clues are only released after the first gold or silver weight is completed.
- The scavenger hunt officially begins when the first weight is poured.
- Participation is voluntary and open to everyone.