SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A new series of treasure hunts with a $1 million grand prize is kicking off right here in Utah and will soon head to all 50 states.

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SALT LAKE CITY — A nationwide treasure hunt with a grand prize of $1 million is set to launch, and the organizers behind it say the adventure starts in Utah.

Skavengerz (Ogden, UT) is partnering with Krypto Chase (Blanding, UT) to power a nationwide treasure hunt spanning all 50 states, offering $5,000 state prizes and a shot at a $1 million championship through GPS-based challenges.

In this episode, serial entrepreneur Nate Alder shares how he built the global outdoor brand Klymit and launched his new venture, Skavengerz. Nate breaks down how he created his first Klymit prototypes for just $150 by hacking together Gore-Tex jackets, wine preservation valves, and Reebok Pump shoes—proving how extreme capital constraints force the creativity needed to scale a brand to a successful acquisition. He also introduces Skavengerz, a geofencing platform designed to pull families off digital screens and reward them for gathering life experiences in nature. Throughout the conversation, Nate delivers a masterclass on modern startup execution, explaining why rapid iteration velocity is the ultimate predictor of business success today

Skavengerz (Ogden, UT) is a real-world adventure app that gamifies exploration, helping users unplug from screens, connect with others, and turn everyday environments into interactive quests that spark curiosity, movement, and joy.

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