Intrepid Interludes
Now Live: Pitches from 2026 Hidden Compass Storyteller in Residence Andrew Califf. Allies have until February 12 at 5:00 p.m. PT to cast their vote to decide which story series we publish. Log in to your dashboard or check your email for voting link.
Welcome to Intrepid Interludes! Pitches from our 2026 storyteller in residence, Andrew Califf, are now live for Allies to vote on. Allies, log in to your dashboards or check your email for the voting link. You have until 5:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, February 12 to cast your vote.
The winning story will be told in a multi-part series beginning this summer. In the meantime, meet Andrew and click the play button on his profile to watch his introduction video!
2026 Pitches
Indigenous Hunting in the Pamir Mountains
Hidden Compass 2026 Storyteller in Residence Andrew Califf pitches a story series looking into Indigenous hunting practices in the Pamir Mountains between Tajikistan and Afghanistan.
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Water in Oman’s Desert Fjords
Hidden Compass 2026 Storyteller in Residence Andrew Califf pitches a story series on fresh water access and cultural preservation for the Indigenous Kumzari in Oman.
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Ready to vote for the next Intrepid Interlude? Once a vote is cast, it cannot be revoked or changed.
Past Pitches
Mustang’s Cave Artifacts
Tulsi Rauniyar pitches a story series exploring the ancient artifacts of Nepal’s Mustang region and the ownership of Indigenous history.
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Tiger Perspectives
Tulsi Rauniyar pitches a story series looking into human-wildlife conflict in Nepal’s lush jungles from four different perspectives.
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Climbing in Bhutan
Hidden Compass Storyteller in Residence, Pier Nirandara, pitches a story about her time rock climbing in Bhutan and her own Buddhist upbringing.
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Wintering in Antarctica
Our storyteller in residence, Pier Nirandara, pitches a story about her expeditions to Antarctica and the universality of the idea of ”wintering.“
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Diving in Cape Town
Hidden Compass Storyteller in Residence, Pier Nirandara pitches a story about her experiences in Cape Town and the wild that lives within and without.
Watch PitchCast Your Vote
Ready to vote for the next Intrepid Interlude? Once a vote is cast, it cannot be revoked or changed.