Our Metaphorical Climb Together — a Look at the New Referral Program

I now have a better way to actually thank those of you who have been routinely reading my work, and spreading the word to others. Here's how:

I love writing this newsletter. I do believe it’s changed me for the better as an outdoorsman, journalist, and over-all human. Learning the perspectives other people have to offer, and telling their unique stories is a joy.

Take this picture for example:

I took it while standing on the course for the famous Leadville Ski Joring race — a sport as fun as it is crazy. The guy landing that monster jump on one ski is Yakov Foley; a man on a mission to save a sport that he believes is in danger of dying out.

Preserving Ski Joring for the Next Generation with Yakov Foley

As you can see, there’s a lot of stories to tell. They’re everywhere. I love it.

You know what I don’t love?

Marketing.

I hate talking about myself, my work, and my writing. That’s why I try so hard to keep the focus on the community. But still, if I don’t share my work, who will?

As it Turns out, You!

I can’t express how grateful I am, every time one of you clicks that share button. It’s really special knowing you enjoyed that story, podcast, or report enough that you wanted to tell other people about it too.

But you’re also doing me a real solid in the process.

I’ve always wanted to find a way to express my gratitude. Now, thanks to a new feature from Substack, I can.

Introducing: Referrals

How to participate: The very important part!

1. Share Cole's Climb. When you use the referral link below, or the “Share” button on any post, you'll get credit for any new subscribers. Simply send the link in a text, email, or share it on social media with friends.

2. Earn benefits. When more friends use your referral link to subscribe, you’ll receive special benefits.

• Get access to the hidden “Summit Squad”** newsletter for 3 referrals

• Receive an original photo post card from one of my adventures for 10referrals

• Chose the topic for an upcoming article for 20 referrals

If you ever want to see how far along you are, you can click the button below.

To learn more, check out Substack’s FAQ.

Thank you for helping get the word out about Cole's Climb!

**By the way: you may have noticed that Summit Squad is already an existing part of this community, read by well over 100 of my most dedicated readers. It’s a pretty exclusive club! Unfortunately… it has always depended on email data, which is a bit finicky.

And since the Summit Squad editions are numbered, some of you were actually coming to me, outraged you had missed an edition, even while opening and reading everything I write. I’ve long since been seeking a fix, and this is it.

Generating 3 referrals will earn you a permanent spot on that super secret mailing list. (Unless for some reason you choose to unsubscribe.)