Trail Talks
A Learning Series from The Cairn Project
Trail Talks
Build your adventure, storytelling, and fundraising skills through free virtual workshops.
Trail Talks is our monthly learning series designed to help adventurous women turn outdoor adventure into action. Free and open to the public.
Each 90-minute Trail Talk combines learning with collaborative workshopping. We’ll spend the first half of the virtual event gaining insights from leaders in outdoor storytelling, fundraising, and adventure strategy. Then, we’ll move into hands-on coworking and practical action — because the best learning happens when you apply it in real-time, with community support!
Whether you’re already planning an Adventure Fundraiser as a Trailblazer or are just curious about how your time outside and sharing your story can give back, you’re invited.
Upcoming Talks:
April 2025 Trail Talk: Brand Partnership Outreach for Your Adventure
Featured Adventurer: Emily Holland | Wed. 4/23, 3:30-5pm Pacific | Free + Virtual
You don’t have to be a pro athlete to collaborate with outdoor brands. In this live 90-minute Trail Talk, community manager, podcast strategist, and brand partnerships facilitator Emily Holland will walk us through how to craft a thoughtful, authentic outreach strategy for your next adventure.
Learn how to:
- Clarify your story and the impact you want to create
- Identify aligned brands and make first contact
- Position yourself with confidence (even if you’re just starting out!)
- Handle follow-ups and “no thank you’s” with grace
Then we’ll break into small groups for live workshopping, applying what we’ve learned and helping each other take the next (or first) step.
Leave with a rough draft of your own outreach email + feedback from peers.
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