A rugged hill of black jumbled rock dotted by scattered green bushes under a cloudy sky.

Eastern Sierra Volcanism (FULL)

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.
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September 17, 2022 @ 8:00 am September 18, 2022 @ 12:30 pm

The Eastern Sierra is a fascinating place to learn about volcanoes and the volcanic history of the region. From the Long Valley Caldera and the Glass Mountain Range to Mammoth Mountain, Mono-Inyo Craters, and into the Mono Basin, we will explore some of the world-class volcanic features in Mono Lake’s backyard. This seminar will involve moderate hiking at elevations from 6,500-11,000 feet above sea level. We will likely walk 2-3 miles over the course of the day, some of which is off trail and will be short and steep.

Details

Date: September 17–18, 2022

Instructor: Claire Landowski

Price: $180 for members / $195 for the public

Registration: Begins February 17, 2022 at 9:00am PST for Mono Lake Committee members.

Questions? Contact the field seminar team by email or phone at (760) 647-6595.

Activity level: DIFFICULT

This seminar’s activity level: difficult. We will be walking up to three miles a day, some of which will be over uneven terrain, off trail, and will include stepping up and over obstacles. This type of walking requires good balance, some agility, and stamina. Be prepared for short, steep sections of trail with little shade.

A rugged hill of black jumbled rock dotted by scattered green bushes under a cloudy sky.