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Alexander Crane Charters V
Silver League122 challenges saved
Saved Challenges (122)
Summit a Mountain over 14k feet
PhysicalAchievement103 pts
Reach the summit of any mountain over 14,000 feet in elevation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourteener
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Brew Kombucha from Scratch
Creative27 pts
Brew kombucha from scratch at home
Weeks
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Read a Book Written Before 1800
Growth/Self25 pts
Read a book that was written before the year 1800
Weeks
1
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Science Fair Project
CreativeAchievement44 pts
Do a science fair project like in elementary school: form a hypothesis experiment and present findings on a tri-fold board to more than 2 people. An official science fair Big Year event can happen later this year if there is popular demand.
Weeks
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Read a Top 10 Fiction Author
Growth/Self19 pts
Read a book from one of the top 10 most sold fictional authors of all time
Weeks
1
0
Do Woodworking
Creative28 pts
Make a woodworking project like a table chair or cupboard
Weeks
0
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Learn Ice Skating Spin
PhysicalCreative101 pts
Learn ice skating and be able to do a spin on the ice
Weeks
0
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30-Minute Morning Walk No Phone
PhysicalGrowth/Self75 pts
Go for a 30-minute walk when you wake up every morning for a month with no phone
Months
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Wrath of Nature
Absurd105 pts
Plan and execute a deliberate trip to observe a significant severe weather event in progress. This isn't about stumbling across bad weather - you need to use forecasting tools to identify an incoming event, travel to witness it, and document the experience as a storm chaser would.
IDEK
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Leave a Geocache
CreativeAchievement23 pts
Leave a geocache for someone else to find
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See Dolphins
Growth/Self26 pts
See dolphins in the wild
IDEK
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Do a Cold Plunge
Physical21 pts
Do a cold plunge in cold water
Hours
0
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Swap Outfits with a Stranger
AbsurdSocial20 pts
Get a stranger to swap outfits with you (underwear excluded)
Hours
0
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Make Butter by Running
AbsurdCreative24 pts
Make your own butter by running with cream
Hours
0
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Buy a Lottery Ticket
Absurd6 pts
Buy a lottery ticket
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0
0
Go Zorbing
AbsurdPhysical90 pts
Go zorbing (rolling downhill in a giant inflatable ball)
Hours
0
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Do a Slip N Slide
Absurd14 pts
Set up and ride a slip n slide
Hours
0
0
Jump Off a High Dive
PhysicalGrowth/Self68 pts
Jump off the high diving board at a local community pool
Hours
0
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Go Ice Blocking
AbsurdSocial25 pts
Go ice blocking down a grassy hill
Hours
0
0
Fake Birthday at 3 Events
AbsurdSocial40 pts
Tell everyone it's your birthday and get everyone to sing happy birthday to you at 3 different events in one day
Hours
0
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Learn to Rappel
PhysicalAchievement26 pts
Learn to rappel down a cliff or wall
Hours
0
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Eat 20-Cereal Bowl
Absurd10 pts
Eat a bowl of cereal containing at least 20 different types of cereal
Hours
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Run Through Sprinklers
Absurd16 pts
Run through sprinklers like a kid
Hours
0
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Dance on Bubble Wrap
Absurd4 pts
Dance on bubble wrap until all the bubbles are popped
Hours
0
0
Hug a Chicken
Absurd24 pts
Consensually hug a chicken (the chicken must come to you willingly)
Hours
0
0
Try a Bidet
Absurd20 pts
Try using a bidet and/or install one in your bathroom
Hours
1
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Make a Boondoggle
Creative17 pts
Make a boondoggle (lanyard craft)
Hours
0
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Karaoke at a Crowded Bar
SocialCreative22 pts
Do a karaoke performance at a bar filled with people
Hours
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Visit a Church of a Different Faith
Growth/Self13 pts
Visit a church of a faith different from your own (Mormon Catholic Buddhist etc.)
Hours
0
0
Build a Birdhouse
Creative39 pts
Build a birdhouse from scratch
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Donate Blood
PhysicalSocial14 pts
Donate blood to a blood bank!
Hours
1
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Create an Effigy in the Woods
CreativeAbsurd23 pts
Create an effigy deep in the woods
Hours
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Milk Mile
PhysicalAbsurd10 pts
Complete a milk mile (run a mile drink a gallon of milk in intervals) or vegan equivalent
Hours
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Eat an Entire Costco Item
Absurd17 pts
Pick a food item at Costco and eat all of it in one sitting within 3 hours
Hours
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Stoplight Conversations
SocialAbsurd19 pts
Have 10 conversations with people in the car next to you at stoplights
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Ride a Freight Train
Absurd46 pts
Ride somewhere by sneaking on a freight train
Days
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Get Pushed Around in a Wheelbarrow
Absurd19 pts
Get pushed around in a wheelbarrow in public for at least 10 minutes
Hours
1
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Talk with an Unhoused Person
SocialGrowth/Self33 pts
Have a genuine - extended conversation with an unhoused person. Learn their name - hear their story - and share yours.
Hours
2
0
Delete a Social Media Account
Growth/Self55 pts
Permanently delete one of your social media accounts (Instagram - TikTok - Twitter - Facebook - etc.)
Hours
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Hold an Unfamiliar Animal
Absurd18 pts
Physically interact with or hold an animal species you've never touched before (reptile - bird of prey - tarantula - etc.)
Hours
1
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Visit Another Player in Their City
Social32 pts
Travel to visit another Big Year participant in their home city and spend meaningful time together.
Days
1
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Cook a Meal for a Stranger
SocialGrowth/Self59 pts
Prepare a homemade meal and share it with someone you don't know personally
Hours
1
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Karaoke Night
SocialCreative21 pts
Perform karaoke at a bar or public venue in front of an audience of strangers
Hours
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Build and Launch a Model Rocket Together
CreativeSocial23 pts
Assemble and successfully launch a model rocket with a partner
Days
1
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Ask a stranger for $100
SocialAbsurd20 pts
Ask someone you dont know if you can have $100
Hours
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Most Clothespins on Your Face
Absurd4 pts
Clip as many clothespins to your face as possible in 60 seconds
Hours
0
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Walk Every Street in Your Neighborhood
Growth/Self39 pts
Physically walk down every street within 1/2 mile of your house.
Hours
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Make a One-Person Short Film
Creative49 pts
Write and film and edit a short film where you handle every role
Weeks
1
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Shadow Someone in Another Career
Achievement38 pts
Spend half a day+ observing someone in a field you're curious about
Days
1
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Festival Immersion
SocialGrowth/Self14 pts
Attend a cultural celebration or community event outside your usual circle
Hours
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Solo Navigation
Growth/Self19 pts
Travel somewhere unfamiliar alone and navigate without GPS
Hours
1
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Hometown Tourist
SocialGrowth/Self19 pts
Spend a full day exploring your own area as if you were a visitor. Ask locals for highlights. Visit landmarks
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0
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Build Something Useful from Scrap
Creative34 pts
Create a functional object using only materials you already have or can get for free
Days
0
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Eat Beans with a Toothpick
Absurd1 pts
Eat as many baked beans as possible in 60 seconds using only a toothpick (competitive)
Hours
0
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Blindfolded Candy Chopstick Challenge
Absurd3 pts
Blindfolded and pick up and eat as many M&Ms as you can using only chopsticks in 60 seconds (competitive)
Hours
2
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Bake 10 Unique Recipes in 48 Hours
Creative44 pts
Make 10 different baked goods or cooked dishes in one weekend
Weeks
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Create a 24-Hour Time-Lapse Video
Creative15 pts
Record a continuous 24-hour period and compile into a time-lapse video
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1
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Give a tattoo
AchievementSocial137 pts
Give someone a tattoo (any size)
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Get a Tattoo
Creative48 pts
Get a tattoo (any size)
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Try Surströmming
Absurd18 pts
Open and eat Swedish fermented herring (surströmming). Outdoors strongly recommended.
Hours
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1
Have Conversation with Your 1st Grade Teacher
SocialGrowth/Self70 pts
Track down and have a real conversation with your first grade (or other early) teacher
Hours
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Make a Voodoo Doll
CreativeAbsurd20 pts
Craft a handmade voodoo doll or poppet using fabric pins and stuffing
Hours
1
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Create a Piece of Pottery
Creative28 pts
Shape and fire a piece of pottery using real clay (wheel or hand-built)
Hours
1
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Get a Radon Test Done
Growth/Self13 pts
Complete a radon test in your home and review the results
Hours
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Build an Epic Blanket Fort
CreativeAbsurd5 pts
Build a blanket fort large enough to sleep in and spend a full night in it
Hours
1
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Learn to Pick a Lock
Achievement23 pts
Learn to pick a lock using lockpicking tools and successfully open a locked padlock you own
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Attend a Holi Festival
SocialGrowth/Self13 pts
Attend and participate in a Holi festival (color festival)
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Apply Henna Art to Someone
CreativeSocial11 pts
Learn henna application and complete a full henna design on another person's hand or arm
Hours
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Learn to Moonwalk
PhysicalCreative13 pts
Learn to moonwalk smoothly enough to do it across a room without stumbling
Weeks
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Shit Outside
Absurd10 pts
Successfully take a shit outdoors in nature (Leave No Trace principles apply)
Hours
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Learn to Do the Worm
PhysicalCreative20 pts
Learn the worm dance move well enough to travel at least 10 feet across the floor
Weeks
1
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Breathe Fire
AbsurdAchievement13 pts
Learn fire breathing and successfully perform it (with proper fuel and technique)
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1
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Catch a Fish Bare-Handed
PhysicalAbsurd30 pts
Catch a live fish using only your hands (no tools nets or traps) and release it
Hours
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1
Learn to Surf
Physical50 pts
Stand up and ride a wave to shore on a surfboard
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2
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See Inside a Datacenter
Achievement46 pts
Get a tour of or access to a datacenter and see the servers in person
Hours
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0
Learn to Windmill
PhysicalCreative46 pts
Learn the breakdancing windmill move well enough to complete 3 consecutive rotations
Weeks
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Do a Street Performance
CreativeAchievementGrowth/Self130 pts
Perform publicly on a street (music/magic/art/dance) until you make money
Hours
2
0
Wear Costume in Public on Non-Halloween Day
Absurd18 pts
Wear a full costume in public on a regular day (not Halloween or costume event)
Hours
2
0
Do a kickflip
Physical83 pts
Learn to ride a skateboard and perform a kickflip
Weeks
1
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Meet a Family Member You've Never Spoken To
Social41 pts
Reach out to and have a meaningful conversation with a family member you've never actually talked to before
Hours
2
0
Hitchhike Somewhere
AbsurdSocial109 pts
Travel somewhere by hitchhiking with a buddy
Hours
2
0
Organize a Group Hike
Social22 pts
Plan and lead a hike with 4+ people
Days
2
0
Take a Dance Class
SocialPhysical23 pts
Attend and complete a dance class in any style
Hours
2
0
Bike 100 Miles in One Day
Physical91 pts
Complete a 100-mile bike ride in a single day
Days
2
0
The Old Apology
Growth/Self36 pts
Apologize for something you did years ago with a genuine apology that asks nothing in return
Hours
4
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Bake Bread from Scratch
Creative7 pts
Make a loaf of bread completely from scratch (no bread machine)
Hours
4
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The Reconnection
Social29 pts
Message three friends you haven't contacted in 1+ year with personalized messages referencing specific memories
Hours
6
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Chug a Gallon of Milk
Absurd12 pts
Attempt to drink an entire gallon of milk in one sitting. Barfing is allowed.
Hours
1
1
Canoe or Kayak 10+ Miles Together
PhysicalSocial102 pts
Complete a 10+ mile paddle with a partner in a single outing
Hours
2
0
Visit 10 Coffee Shops in Your City
Uncategorized20 pts
Visit and order from 10 different coffee shops in your city
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0
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Use Your Time Off
Growth/Self16 pts
Take your full vacation/PTO this year or 10+ days if self-employed
Weeks
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3
Pay for the Person Behind You
SocialGrowth/Self22 pts
Pay the bill of the person behind you in line at the grocery store
Hours
0
0
Digital Detox Day
Growth/Self24 pts
Spend 24 hours without phones computers or internet
Days
4
0
Cook Something New
CreativeGrowth/Self1 pts
Prepare a dish from a cuisine you've never cooked before
Hours
0
0
Balance Spoons on Your Face
Absurd1 pts
Balance as many spoons as possible on your face simultaneously.
You can have help from another person.
You cannot be lying down. Sitting and kneeling ok.
Competitive challenge
Hours
1
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Meet Someone with Fake Identity
Absurd23 pts
Meet a stranger and maintain a completely fake identity and backstory for at least 10 minutes (bonus for accent - longer duration)
Hours
0
0
Build a Relationship with Legislative Staff
Achievement58 pts
Have 3+ substantive interactions with the same staff member over 6 months
Months
2
0
Get Kicked Out of a Casino for Card Counting
AbsurdAchievement129 pts
Learn basic card counting and get asked to leave a casino for winning too much at blackjack
Weeks
0
0
Compliment 100 Strangers
Social25 pts
Give 100 genuine compliments to people you don't know (in-person face-to-face)
Hours
2
0
Become a Beekeeper
AchievementGrowth/Self126 pts
Set up a beehive and actively maintain a bee colony for at least 3 months
Months
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0
The Money Talk with Parents
Social23 pts
Direct conversation with parents about their financial situation and estate plans and wishes
Hours
1
0
Find a Mentor
Growth/Self62 pts
Approach someone whose path you admire and ask for mentorship
IDEK
4
0
Attempt a Guinness World Record
AchievementAbsurd41 pts
Make an official or documented attempt at any Guinness World Record
Days
1
0
Day of Yes
AbsurdSocial23 pts
Let someone else plan a full day for you and participate in everything they choose
Days
0
0
Family Recording
Social27 pts
Record an interview with a parent or elder about their life story
Hours
1
0
Pitch an Idea to Leadership
Achievement39 pts
Prepare and deliver a formal proposal to senior leadership
Weeks
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1
Mentor Someone
AchievementSocial130 pts
Regularly guide someone less experienced in an area you know for at least 4 meetings
Months
0
0
Quit an Addiction
Growth/Self160 pts
Identify a habit or substance you're dependent on and quit for at least 3 consecutive months
Months
0
0
Run a Marathon
PhysicalAchievement176 pts
Train for and complete a full 26.2 mile marathon
Full Year
2
0
Ask A Stranger for $100
AbsurdSocial21 pts
Ask a stranger if you can have $100
Hours
0
0
Write a Joke
CreativeSocial9 pts
Write an original joke and tell it to at least 5 people
Hours
1
0
Write a Poem
Creative9 pts
Write an original poem of at least 12 lines
Hours
2
1
Take a Themed Photography Series
Creative10 pts
Take a series of at least 10 photos around a specific theme
IDEK
0
0
Paint Something and Display It
Creative18 pts
Create a painting and display it proudly somewhere in your home
IDEK
3
0
Draw a Self-Portrait
Creative21 pts
Create a self-portrait drawing or painting
IDEK
3
0
Make Wholesome Graffiti
Creative26 pts
Create positive/uplifting street art or chalk art in a public space
Hours
3
0
Get Best Free Item from Classifieds
Absurd12 pts
Find and claim the best free item you can from Craigslist/Facebook Marketplace/local classifieds
Hours
2
0
Wear Shoes on Wrong Feet for Entire Day
Absurd13 pts
Wear your left shoe on your right foot and vice versa for an entire waking day
Days
3
0
Earn a Verifiable Credential
Achievement117 pts
Complete a recognized certification or course with proof of completion
Days
5
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30 Days Alcohol-Free
Growth/SelfPhysical47 pts
Go 30 consecutive days without drinking
Months
5
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Commit a Very Small Crime
Absurd17 pts
Break an outdated or obscure law that's technically illegal but harmless
Hours
5
0
Ask Someone for Clothing Item They're Wearing
SocialAbsurd17 pts
Notice something someone is wearing that you like and ask them to give it to you
Hours
1
0
Recent Completions (3)
Apply Henna Art to Someone
CreativeSocial11 pts
Learn henna application and complete a full henna design on another person's hand or arm
Hours
0
0
Ask A Stranger for $100
AbsurdSocial21 pts
Ask a stranger if you can have $100
Hours
0
0
Judge 300 challenge matchups on the Point Judge page
Achievement10 pts
https://www.bigyear.xyz/point-judge
Hours
2
0