Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.

Special event with Norman Schaefer & Doug Robinson

Sunrise light on a grove of tufa towers emerging from the water of Mono Lake with soft green and dusty-red wild grasses in the foreground, Canada geese in the shallow water with reflections of the rocky towers, and desert hills in the distance.
Norman Schaefer. Photo by Dan Pattitucci.

This post was written by Jessica Schneider, 2015-2020 Office Director, 2011-2013 Information Center & Bookstore Manager, and 2010 Information Center & Bookstore Assistant.

Join us for this special evening as legendary mountaineers and writers Norman Schaefer and Doug Robinson read from their respective books at 4:30pm, Monday, October 17 at the Mono Lake Committee.

Doug Robinson. Photo by Shawn Reeder.

Studying poetry with Gary Snyder, Norman Schaefer’s poetry takes us from outdoor rambles to the inner-most thoughts of a Sierra climber. Schaefer’s peaceful yet straightforward poetic voice stirs the sense of adventure in all of us.

Doug Robinson’s list of accomplishments as one of the original Yosemite Valley climbers and a Sierra mountaineer is impressive. Even more impressive is his ability to write about his experiences. Robinson will read excerpts from his upcoming book The Alchemy of Action, chronicling why we take the outdoor risks that we do.

Light refreshments will be served.