PREPARE. COME. SIGN UP. BE SELECTED. TELL.
We know you have some crazy stories, so at our events, you're the show!
Come to the event with a story in mind that can be told in 10 minutes or less. Fill out the Storyteller Sign-up Form when you check in, and put it in the hat. Get ready to be selected at random to go in front of a crowd of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts to make us laugh, freak us out, or fill us with awe. It’s not a competition, but a few judges will be chosen at random from the audience to pick a standout, because you know you want the glory and the shitty gifts and prizes. Hint: judging criteria is just below. Of course anyone can come and be in the audience, but we know that once things get going you’ll want to talk about that one time with that bear, or that crazy night in Pakistan. So you might as well act like the former Boy/Girl Scout that we know you are, and be prepared. |
PREPARE YOUR STORY
Storytelling is an art. Adventuring is a passion. Put them together.
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Don't do these things when creating your stand-out story.
- Don't be a jerk.
- Don't be a bro and avoid incorporating any -isms into your story - racism, sexism, heterosexism, ageism, ableism, classism, and all the rest. You can easily do this by avoiding generalizations. Instead specifically talk about how you experienced and felt in a situation. Avoid talking about why someone or something else made you feel a certain way...remember when you feel uncomfortable, that's about you. Listen to Boldly Went Podcast Ep. 35.
- Don't imitate accents.
- Don't say things like "It was amazing," or "It was so great," or "It was incredible." Duh, of course it was, that's why you're telling us about it. So get specific and tell us what made it all of those things.
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