Share your outdoor storys 'round the Campfire, a new BRO department featuring reader tales from the trail. Write about your experiences on topics listed below (500 words or less). Topics are intentionally open-ended to give room for expression. If your story is published, you’ll receive a pair of SmartWool socks and an outdoor prize pack. Due to space limitations, stories may be edited. Please email stories to will@blueridgeoutdoors.com.

Issue Topic Deadline January Mistakes November 1 March Rivals January 1 April Fear February 1 May Making a Comeback March 1 June Love on the Rocks April 1 August Lost June 1 September Through the Night July 1 October My First Time August 1