# Welcome & Orientation

**URL:** https://outpost.trailspect.com/c/welcome-orientation/10.md

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## [Introduce Yourself to Outpost](https://outpost.trailspect.com/t/introduce-yourself-to-outpost/370)

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**Author:** [@Trimmier](https://outpost.trailspect.com/u/Trimmier)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://outpost.trailspect.com/t/introduce-yourself-to-outpost/370 "2026-06-19T22:43:43Z")

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Outpost is powered by the people who bring their experience, questions, work and real-world connections into the community. Use this Discussion to introduce yourself and help others understand what brings you here. You…

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## [Getting Help With Outpost](https://outpost.trailspect.com/t/getting-help-with-outpost/369)

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**Author:** [@Trimmier](https://outpost.trailspect.com/u/Trimmier)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://outpost.trailspect.com/t/getting-help-with-outpost/369 "2026-06-18T03:31:44Z")

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Use Site Feedback when something in Outpost appears broken, unclear or difficult to use. Before creating a new Discussion, check whether someone has already reported the same problem. Add useful new information to an ex…

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## [Welcome to Trailspect Outpost](https://outpost.trailspect.com/t/welcome-to-trailspect-outpost/16)

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**Author:** [@Trimmier](https://outpost.trailspect.com/u/Trimmier)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 12:35am UTC](https://outpost.trailspect.com/t/welcome-to-trailspect-outpost/16 "2025-12-18T00:35:44Z")

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Welcome to Trailspect Outpost Trailspect Outpost helps outdoor people find real places, real communities and practical ways to participate. It is built around local knowledge, clubs, events, stewardship and the people a…

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## [How Access and Participation Work in Outpost](https://outpost.trailspect.com/t/how-access-and-participation-work-in-outpost/367)

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**Author:** [@Trimmier](https://outpost.trailspect.com/u/Trimmier)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://outpost.trailspect.com/t/how-access-and-participation-work-in-outpost/367 "2026-06-18T02:57:48Z")

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How Access and Participation Work in Outpost Outpost is powered by people. As members read, contribute, and become part of the community, they may gain additional ways to participate and help care for the knowledge gathe…

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## [Using Outpost Well](https://outpost.trailspect.com/t/using-outpost-well/368)

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**Author:** [@Trimmier](https://outpost.trailspect.com/u/Trimmier)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://outpost.trailspect.com/t/using-outpost-well/368 "2026-06-18T02:59:23Z")

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Joining a new online community can feel like arriving at a trailhead without a map. Outpost is designed to help people understand places, find communities, support outdoor work, and make real-world connections. A few p…

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## [Find Your Place in Outpost](https://outpost.trailspect.com/t/find-your-place-in-outpost/366)

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**Author:** [@Trimmier](https://outpost.trailspect.com/u/Trimmier)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://outpost.trailspect.com/t/find-your-place-in-outpost/366 "2026-06-18T02:56:35Z")

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Outpost is organized around real connections to places, organizations, events and outdoor work. You do not need to join every Space. Start with what brought you here. Start with a place Use Land & Community to explore R…