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How GO Works
New to the GOers?
GO is a neat and fun club of free outdoor trips/events, and it relies on everyone’s participation.
GO is here to help you GO Outdoors and Make New Outdoorzy Buddies. All it takes is a little participation, and you'll be amazed as to what happens. Give it a try! Join a trip that interests you. Start with an easier one at first. And consider posting trips for others to join in on.
We've got a step-by-step walk through on the ways we make adventure memories.
Learn
how to
sign-up for a trip
, see of breakdown of
what to expect
when you take a trip with us, and
how to post a trip
.
Step 1:
Register for a GayOutdoors
membership. Membership is free. As a guest member you'll get the following benefits:
Browse and search
for other outdoorzy guys specific by state, zip code, country, activity, fitness level, age, etc.
Create your own Buddies List
, where you can keep track of your outdoorzy buddies and send them all an email inviting them exclusively to a trip or event you are organizing.
Instant email notifications and reminders
for any trips/events posted near where you live.
Posting/Registering for any of our free trips
in our Events Calendar.
Receiving our Email Newsletter
, Trail Mail that gives you the latest GayOutdoors news.
Create your own photo galleries
to share pictures of your past adventures with other members.
Become A Guest Member>>
Once you've become a guest member you'll have the option to become a full member to obtain additional benefits.
Full Membership Benefits>>
Step 2:
Sign Up for FREE GayOutdoors Trips
As a member, you can sign up for any FREE trip in our calendar, no matter where you live. Space in all trips is limited, most trips fill up well in advance.
Before You Sign Up
It is
essential
that you have reviewed the trip details [or asked questions about what you don't understand about it] before you go to make sure you can complete the trip safely. You must also be prepared with appropriate gear, food, water, or whatever the trip calls out for. If you aren't sure about something, ask the trip leader, ask a question in the comment box on the trip page, do a little research on the internet or perhaps in a trail book [readily available at bookstores all over the place].
Signing Up Is Easy
All you need to do to sign up for something is select your mode of transportation using the drop-down box, make any comments if you wish, click on the "Click Here To Sign Up" button and then show up. For trips involving payment, there may be additional instructions, such as sending in some money, making a reservation, etc. The instructions will be outlined in the trip description.
Find Someone To Carpool With
The trip page lists members who have signed up and where they live so you can find
someone to carpool with
. Members are happy to do so.
Take A Trip With Us>>>
Step 3:
Prepare for your trip.
While you dream about your upcoming adventure, keep a few things in mind as you prepare for your trip.
Gear Up
Having the proper clothing and gear is essential. Thankfully, GayOutdoors Full Members get incredible discounts from our gear sponsor, Backcountry.com, the USA's largest outdoor clothing/gear retailer. GO Full Members get a 25% discount. To help you gear up refer to our:
Hiking Gear List>>
Camping Gear List>>
Check Your Email
The trip leader will send important trip announcements in the days leading up to the trip.
If You Can't Make It
Log-in, go to the activity details page you signed up for, and click on the link [on the upper right hand side] that says
Remove Me
.
Note: If you decide you can't make it, please remember to do this. It will allow another Club member to take your place.
Step 4:
Relax and have fun!
The trip leader has taken care of all the details. You've got a fun-loving itinerary ready and waiting: all you need to do is show up and enjoy yourself.
If You Are Not Comfortable During The Trip
First and foremost, your safety on the adventure is the most important thing. If you don't feel comfortable in any situation, tell the guys there you won't be heading out with them. It's OK. GOers are fun, outgoing, humorous, interesting, friendly, considerate ~ and then some ~ and it's everyone's intent to create a safe and comfortable environment for those attending trips. But always put your safety and comfort first, and always use your common sense.
If you discover the trip is too much for you, turn around. Do not push yourself, as you will endanger your safety as well as the safety of others.
The Focus Is On The Fun
We plan our trips with the focus on the sheer fun of outdoor adventure. There's nothing better than being on an adventure with us!
Check Out Out Trip Reports>>
Step 5:
Connect with other GOers.
Guys join GayOutdoors to meet other outdoorzy guys. We're devoted to building life-long friendships both during and after trips. Connect with the other GOers ~ both
before
and
after
a trip ~ in a few fun ways.
Social Events
We host ongoing parties all year long. These are
very popular
and everyone is welcome!
Social Networks
You can
search for other members
who live near you. Ask them to be your buddy and appear on your list. Contact them to plan a GO group trip together or do your own adventure together.
Check out our
Trips/Events Calendar
and find an activity you'd like to do. Sign-up, show up and enjoy. Every trip has its own page listing every member who is participating. Find a member to carpool with you. Post a trip report or upload the photos you took on the trip. Post your thoughts about the trip under
What Members Are Saying About This Activity
. Send an email to other participants to meet up afterwards.
Step 6:
Post A Trip.
GO really is nothing more or less than the sum of the energy and enthusiasm
that all of our individual members contribute - the greater and broader that energy, the greater and broader will be the enjoyment that we derive from GO. By injecting your own involvement and enthusiasm, you will be contributing directly in that formula.
In addition to seconding your personal goal of participating in a GO trip sometime soon, another thing to consider doing is to actually
organize and post a GO trip
yourself, in your area. Whether it's camping, biking, hiking, skiing/snowboarding, kayaking/canoeing, cookout/potluck/slide show/gay bar meetup [GO Rendezvous] or something else, there are many GO members in your area who might be interested in meeting and joining you. Once you post a trip members nearby are sent an email providing them all the details and inviting them to join you. And it will appear on our website. After you post the trip, you'll be able to edit the details of the trip, contact all participants in one email, and manage the active/waiting lists.
As you likely would surmise on your own, the key to a rich calendar lies with those first few people who are able to step out in front and get the ball rolling in their area. To get a further perspective on the in's and out's of organizing a trip,
click here for some help
or read the
questions/answers in our FAQ
next time you have a moment.
If you are unsure about interest in a particular trip you are thinking of doing, then
post a trip idea
to gauge interest and obtain comments from members regarding dates/itinerary. Once you've filled in the details with the help of other members then post it as an official trip on the website.
Will you always have a full trip? Will lots of guys always sign up? No, not always. However did you have a great time when you went? Did members have wonderful experiences? Quality is more important than quantity. Keep posting trips with consistency and eventually you'll begin to establish a core group. The more you lead trips, the more you'll begin to establish a solid core group!
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