Fun at Mark Twain Days

Kara Sopp Photography and Foxey Designs booth
Kara Sopp Photography and Foxey Designs had a booth at the Mark Twain Days Festival in Lee Vining on September 14th and 15th. We had a great time hanging out, listening to music, and meeting many people. Here are a few pictures from that weekend...

32nd Annual Tioga Pass Race!

all done! ready to head down for lunch at Whoa Nellie Deli!
On the morning of September 9, 2012 the small town of Lee Vining, that sits above Mono Lake, was bustling with runners warming up for the Tioga Pass race. At eight o’clock the runners stepped up to the starting line, in front of the Mono Lake Committee Center. I ran the race in 2010 and had a Zen experience in the 3,200 foot climb. This made me a bit nervous stepping up to the line this year. Could I really be lucky enough to have that incredible experience twice? Before releasing us to run up the mountain, one of the race coordinators spoke. She read a quote that I think inspired everyone about to embark on the arduous journey that morning:

"Mountains should be climbed with as little effort as possible and without desire. The reality of your own nature should determine the speed. If you become restless, speed up. If you become winded, slow down. You climb the mountain in equilibrium between restlessness and exhaustion. Then, when you're no longer thinking ahead, each footstep isn't just a means to an end but a unique event in itself".   ~Robert Pirsig

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