Cooper Discoverer Writing Contest Discussion Thread

[Expedition Portal]

A dedicated thread for any questions or discussions about the Cooper Discoverer Writing Contest.

 

[zolo]

I am a resident of the US as stated but Im currently living out of country. Can I still enter?

If I can enter do the stories have to be based in the US or Canada? Or any trip from around the world?

 

[daveh]

It mentions in the grand prize section to complete a trip from the list of adventures provided by Expedition Portal. Is there a link to this list?


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[Jeepinaaron]

Does the trip have to be completed during this time frame starting today, or can a previous adventure and story be utilized?

 

[mezmochill]

Can it be about a Clinton era politically motivated eco land grab of grand staircase/escalante?

Ha:av-7:

 

[mezmochill]

Referencing your "deep" into escalante article.

 

[Brian McVickers]

I am a resident of the US as stated but Im currently living out of country. Can I still enter?

If I can enter do the stories have to be based in the US or Canada? Or any trip from around the world?

Thanks Zolo, good question.
The resident portion of the rules is intended for those currently residing in the US or Canada. If you are a US or Canadian Citizen currently living abroad that may not qualify.
Please PM me to discuss more specifics.

The trip does not need to be a US or Canadian based trip.

Regards,
Brian

 

[Brian McVickers]

It mentions in the grand prize section to complete a trip from the list of adventures provided by Expedition Portal. Is there a link to this list?


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Thanks daveh,
The list is coming and will be posted within a week. It will be partially user generated so we will be asking for suggestions from everyone.

Regards,
Brian

 

[Brian McVickers]

Does the trip have to be completed during this time frame starting today, or can a previous adventure and story be utilized?

Stories submitted for the monthly prize can be from any time.
Stories submitted for the grand prize need to be from the list of epic adventures that will be published within the next week and completed during the active contest time frame.
Also, each monthly winner will be entered into the running for the grand prize regardless of when the trip took place.

 

[daveh]

Thanks daveh,
The list is coming and will be posted within a week. It will be partially user generated so we will be asking for suggestions from everyone.

Regards,
Brian

Thanks Brian. Since you mentioned suggestions, it would be great if something could be included on the list for us in the northeast/mid-Atlantic.


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[xterratime]

Can trips for the monthly be camping/hiking/biking/road trip type stuff even if the off road aspect is limited?

 

[lumpskie]

Stories submitted for the monthly prize can be from any time.
Stories submitted for the grand prize need to be from the list of epic adventures that will be published within the next week and completed during the active contest time frame.
Also, each monthly winner will be entered into the running for the grand prize regardless of when the trip took place.

Would it be ok to rename an already posted thread to submit it for this contest?

 

[Expedition Portal]

Can trips for the monthly be camping/hiking/biking/road trip type stuff even if the off road aspect is limited?

Thanks Xterratime.
Yes, much of overlanding, as vehicle supported adventure travel, is about getting out to do you favorite activity. Our vehicles provide us access and support for these activities. The idea behind these stories is to inspire others to get out and discover!

Regards,
Brian

 

[Expedition Portal]

Would it be ok to rename an already posted thread to submit it for this contest?

Your submitted story would just need to be a clean and fresh post.
Start a new thread without any existing comments from others.
It will give you an opportunity to rework it a bit if you think it needs it.

Regards
Brian

 

[xterratime]

Thanks Xterratime.
Yes, much of overlanding, as vehicle supported adventure travel, is about getting out to do you favorite activity. Our vehicles provide us access and support for these activities. The idea behind these stories is to inspire others to get out and discover!

Regards,
Brian

Awesome! Thanks for the repsonse. I'll try and get one put together for my upcoming trip from the mid-atlantic to the southeast.