Live Event: Join us for an evening of true stories about first times
/You’re invited to Out There’s first ever live storytelling event!
Join us online from the comfort of your couch for an evening of true stories about first times.
At a time when a lot of us are beginners at spending so much time indoors, five talented storytellers will regale you live with tales of first times in the outdoors.
Grab a drink and a snack from the kitchen and settle in with us for an hour of captivating stories.
The details
When: Thursday, May 7 at 6pm PST / 9pm EST.
Where: register and attend online via Crowdcast by clicking here. Why not take 30 seconds and register now? Once you register Crowdcast will send you an email confirmation of registration, plus a handy reminder 10 minutes before the event starts.
How much? Free!
The storytellers
Amy Strieter
Amy, poet and naturalist, holds an MFA from The University of Oregon and a BA from Kenyon College. She has worked as a butterfly garden tour guide, an airport shuttle driver, a wildlife writer, a writing instructor, and an architecture firm administrator, among other things. She lives in Eugene, Oregon, where she thrives on quiet hikes, lively potlucks, jigsaw puzzles, flowering shrubs, and dark chocolate.
Ashley White
Ashley is a home-grown child of the Midwest. He always knew he wanted to explore remote places but didn’t have the resources to actually start until college. So he spent a ton of time in libraries and reading National Geographic magazines about the world beyond his neighborhood. In college, when Ashley was introduced to kayaking and backpacking, he knew he’d found his community.
He’s now married with four kids (yes, four), so his outdoor experiences must often be family friendly. But he’s committed to inculcating a love of nature into his children. And he still manages to go on a few trips a year that take him off the grid.
Jessica Taylor
Jessica has always been an adventurer and lover of nature, and her chihuahua, Foxy, joins her on most adventures. In February 2019, she left her 9-5 job to concentrate full time on her own business in Digital Marketing. From backpacking, to snowboarding, and skydiving to off-roading, Jessica is always up for the adventure.
Kayla Bordelon
A childhood spent with mud between her toes led Kayla to work as a trail builder, wilderness ranger, Peace Corps volunteer, interpretive park ranger, outdoor educator and international volunteering guide before settling down in North Idaho. Now she’s excited to build a little community and grow some roots. Besides playing in the mountains, Kayla dances Cuban salsa, advocates for climate action, and hosts a regular soup night.
Natasha Buffo
Natasha Buffo is a former Silicon Valley business analyst turned solo world traveller, snowboarder, and backpacker. Her writing career began in Uganda, Africa, discovering that words are the best device to properly share our most powerful experiences. From building her website dirtandtears.com, she’s developed a unique ability to evoke emotion, using stories of adventure to help us navigate through caregiving, grief, anxiety and depression.
When she’s not exploring the open road through the U.S. National Parks, or the cultures and trails of New Zealand and Peru, she resides in the remote town of Kirkwood, California, on the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
We look forward to joining you in curling up with a glass of wine as we listen to amazing stories from your fellow Out There fans.
-Willow and the Out There team
