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Testimonial:
"Our Guys Book Night loved Miscalculated Risks. It sparked excitement, debate, and more than a few 'did that really just happen?' moments. What truly set the experience apart, though, was having Michael Cooper join us for an author talk. ... Hearing a renowned adventurer candidly reflect on his mistakes, lessons, and miscalculations was both entertaining and deeply thought-provoking. It felt personal, honest, and rare. One of our toughest critics summed it up perfectly: 'This was our best Guys Book Night ever.' ”—Fred Rafilson, Guys Book Night Organizer, Bend, Ore.

9/13/2026
Deschutes Public Library: Free Slideshow and Talk with Michael Cooper

Join wilderness adventurer, mountaineer and backcountry navigator Michael Cooper for a slideshow of his pioneering expeditions through five sun-scorched deserts and harrowing stories of jungle survival and whitewater accidents from his award-winning memoir Miscalculated Risks: Attacked, Crippled, Paralyzed, Drowning, Unconscious and Freezing in The Wild (Just Not All at Once). Following the slideshow, Michael will read an excerpt from his gripping memoir recounting one of his most ambitious desert expeditions. The event will close with Michael answering your questions and signing copies of his bestselling book.
3 pm - 4:30 pm
Bend, Oregon
More info here (scroll PDF to pg 10): https://www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/eventguide/pdfs/eventguide-092026.pdf

9/13/2026
Sisters Festival of Books: Local author showcase and reception at Paulina Springs Books
Michael and other local authors will present their books in a rapid, speed-dating style. Following the showcase, the authors will participate in a reception to sign books and mingle. The reception will include a set from local DJ Josh Lewellen and complimentary finger foods. The showcase and reception are part of a ticketed, weekend-long series of events.
5 pm ~ 7 pm
Sisters, Oregon
More info here: https://www.sistersfob.org/voices-of-central-oregon-sep-26

10/4/2026
Corporate speaking event (by invitation only)
Portland, Oregon

11/7/26
Barnes & Noble Vancouver: Meet-and-greet with Michael Cooper
Meet wilderness adventurer, mountaineer and backcountry navigator Michael Cooper one-on-one. Michael will answer your questions about his many nearly fatal expeditions through previously unexplored wilderness areas and sign personalized copies of his award-winning book Miscalculated Risks: Attacked, Crippled, Paralyzed, Drowning, Unconscious and Freezing in The Wild (Just Not All at Once).
noon - 4 pm
Vancouver, Washington
More info coming soon!

11/17/2026
Paulina Springs Books: Free Slideshow and Talk with Michael Cooper

Join wilderness adventurer, mountaineer and backcountry navigator Michael Cooper for a slideshow of his pioneering expeditions through five sun-scorched deserts and harrowing stories of jungle survival and whitewater accidents from his award-winning memoir Miscalculated Risks: Attacked, Crippled, Paralyzed, Drowning, Unconscious and Freezing in The Wild (Just Not All at Once). Following the slideshow, Michael will read an excerpt from his gripping memoir recounting one of his most ambitious desert expeditions. The event will close with Michael answering your questions and signing copies of his bestselling book.
6:30 pm - 8 pm
Sisters, Oregon
More info coming soon!

11/21/26
Barnes & Noble Bend: A conversation with Michael Cooper
Meet wilderness adventurer, mountaineer and bestselling author Michael Cooper one-on-one. Michael will talk about his wilderness expeditions to previously unexplored areas and read from his award-winning memoir Miscalculated Risks: Attacked, Crippled, Paralyzed, Drowning, Unconscious and Freezing in The Wild (Just Not All at Once). The event will cap with Michael answering your questions and signing personalized copies of his book.
2 pm - 4 pm
Bend, Oregon
More info coming soon!

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