Rattlesnakes, scorpions, and gas station wine: searching for the treasure hidden in a Mexican cave is an adventure unlike any other. In his latest article for the magazine, Alta Journal contributor Geoffrey Gray takes readers along on a hunt for the (alleged) missing gold of the Lost Mission of Santa Isabel. Gray joins Alta Live to regale us with tales of hidden treasure, offer tips for dodging cactus needles and midroad boulders, and share other legends and lore from the Baja peninsula. If you’ve ever wanted to pick the brain of an expert on real-life hidden loot, now’s your chance. Look both ways and grab it while you can.

About the guest:

Geoffrey Gray is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning investigative journalist and filmmaker, and the founder of Nine Arches, the new and innovative real-life adventure game. Known for his quirky subjects and underdog tales, Gray has been a longtime contributing editor at New York Magazine, Alta Journal and a contributor at the New York Times. He has also been featured in the New Yorker, Fast Company, and has been a guest on shows like Good Morning America, This American Life, and in outlets like Netflix, CNN and NBC.•